2014 SELDP Graduation (Orlando Figueroa)
The critical roles of attitude and change were stressed throughout the graduation ceremony for the Systems Engineering Leadership Development Program (SELDP) class of 2014.
“Attitude is everything,” said keynote speaker Orlando Figueroa. “When we speak about culture, we speak about attitude and mindset.” Figueroa, a former NASA senior executive, is currently the owner of Orlando Leadership Enterprise, an aerospace consulting company that offers expert advice for space missions and technology, program management, strategic planning, and leadership development. He added, “People may not remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.”
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