by derekherrera | Nov 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
After being honored this week with the John Wooden Global Leadership Award at UCLA the Wooden quote that continues to resonate with me is to ‘Make Every Day your Masterpiece.’ John Wooden was a phenomenal man, leader, and his humility was what most people remembered...
by derekherrera | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
A lot has happened since I last wrote. I would have preferred to keep the blog up to date but have had to prioritize other things. Recently, Maura and I have done different media events including The Doctors, CNBC with Sue Herera, Bloomberg’s Taking Stock with Pimm...
by derekherrera | Sep 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s been a great (busy) month. Maura and I filmed a television show that highlighted some of our personal story and our experience since I was injured two years ago. The show was taped live and will be airing nationally and internationally soon. We will make sure...
by derekherrera | Jul 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
The past few weeks have included more down-time than I think I have had since I was initially injured two years ago. I spent a week at UCLA with my classmates studying Business Law and Financial Modeling. Then I went to an incredible wedding on the beach in...
by derekherrera | Jun 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the first things taught in training for Marine Officers is to exploit ‘gaps’ and avoid ‘surfaces’ in the enemy’s posture (originally from Sun Tzu’s Art of War). Exactly two years ago, the enemy attempted to destroy me and deter my team from...
