What If STEAM-TEAMS Was the Catalyst and Center of Gravity for Leadership Capacity?
What if leadership capacity didn’t depend on heroic volunteers, perfectly timed events, or new layers of governance?
What if it emerged naturally—again and again—because the system itself made leadership inevitable?
That question sits at the …

How a Decentralized Leadership Operating System Strengthens ONE IEEE R5 Synergy
IEEE Region 5’s ONE IEEE R5 Synergy initiative represents an important inflection point. It signals a shift from operational maintenance toward intentional leadership incubation—aligning strategy, innovation, and measurable outcomes around a shared regional vision.
At its …

Definitions of Leadership Levels

Self-Leadership

Definition: Self-leadership is the process of influencing oneself to achieve personal goals, maintain motivation, and exhibit behaviors that align with one’s values, vision, and purpose. It involves self-awareness, self-discipline, and proactive decision-making to maximize one’s potential.
Key Elements:

Self-awareness: Understanding strengths, weaknesses, values, and …

Leadership as a Blockchain: A Thought Experiment
What if leadership could be envisioned through the lens of blockchain technology? This thought experiment doesn’t just entertain a novel comparison; it reveals powerful insights about how leadership can be decentralized, scalable, and enduring. Let’s explore leadership as a …

Thought Experiment: What If John Wooden Built a Blockchain?
Imagine this: It’s the 1960s, and John Wooden, already a master architect of human excellence, decides to design something revolutionary—not just a basketball dynasty at UCLA, but the world’s first blockchain for leadership and success.
In this alternate …

Engineers are skeptics by training. We question assumptions, test hypotheses, and demand hard evidence before accepting claims. That skepticism is a strength—but it can also blind us to the larger equation of leadership and purpose that extends beyond raw technical skill.
So let me present an …

What If the Owl and the Eagle Rode Together?
What if the key to solving our greatest leadership and innovation challenges wasn’t found in a lab, a startup pitch, or a government grant—but in a simple tandem bicycle?
Imagine an eagle—bold, sharp-eyed, and powerful—soaring high, representing the …

This is a simple illustration of using AI inpainting.  Here’s a recent photo taken at the 2025 Region 5 Conference.   Next, we are going to unclutter most of the tables in this photo.

For those who can’t wait ’til the end is the final result showing …

Introduction

Dr John Santiago introduces an inspiring video by Johnny Lee how a simple idea/demo can get commercialize within months.
Dr Santiago gave a similar talk to middle-aged students hosted by the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS).  His joy from this event was when one student …