CU Denver Business School launched an exclusive event, “Leadership Takes Flight,” piloted by Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines. Joelle Martinez, CEO of the Latino Leadership Institute, moderated, providing invaluable insights into Munoz’s remarkable journey, his philosophy on leadership, and what resilience in one’s authentic self can achieve.
Munoz grew up when conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) were taboo. Born to a single mother who had immigrated from Mexico to Los Angeles, he was raised by his maternal grandmother, bouncing from home to home. Despite the uncertainty, Munoz always knew a door would open for them somewhere.
Munoz spoke about one of his central themes:”proof, not promise.” His family instilled in him the belief that they had to work hard to improve their lives; there were no guarantees. Munoz shared the story of his uncle, who fought tirelessly for the rights of immigrants and unionization in the…
