Mission Driven With Dr. A C Cristales

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales pays tribute to the impact that the Gospel Gangstaz had on his life as a teenager when he started his walk with the Lord. A.C. also remembers the impact Mr. Solo, who suddenly passed away on May 22, 2020, had on his life not only as a Christian rapper, but as a follower of Christ. A.C. then shares his 25 favorite verses that Mr....

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales shares some nuggets and lessons from the fifth and sixth episode of The Last Dance, the ESPN and Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls on their journey to win their 6th NBA championship in 1998. Listen as A.C. discusses Kobe Bryant and the impact Michael Jordan had on him, the advantages of being a visionary, th...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales shares some nuggets and lessons from the fourth episode of The Last Dance, the ESPN and Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls on their journey to win their 6th NBA championship in 1998. Listen as A.C. discusses Phil Jackson and the impact he had on the Bulls, the power of learning from your losses, and how accom...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales interviews Ian Humphrey. Ian is the general manager of a successful multi-million dollar metal fabrication company, speaker and author, and has made it his goal to motivate, inspire, and help others learn to see obstacles as an opportunity and achieve the success which we all deserve. In this episode, Ian shares a bit of his stor...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales shares some nuggets and lessons from the third episode of The Last Dance, the ESPN and Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls on their journey to win their 6th NBA championship in 1998. Listen as A.C. discusses Dennis Rodman and the impact he had on the Bulls, the power of confidence, and how it is your attitude...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales shares some nuggets and lessons from the second episode of The Last Dance, the ESPN and Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls on their journey to win their 6th NBA championship in 1998. Listen as A.C. discusses Scottie Pippen's upbringing, the impact Michael Jordan's parents had on him, the power of a team,  and...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales shares some nuggets and lessons from the first episode of The Last Dance, the ESPN and Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls as they journeyed to their 6th NBA championship in 1998. Listen as A.C. highlights the impact family can have on an individual, how the desire to grow can take you to another level, and ho...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales quickly shares some wisdom as we all deal with the current pandemic affecting the whole world. A.C. then discusses one of his favorite movies of all time, Blood In, Blood Out. A.C. shares some of his favorite scenes and quotes from the film, and then he connects parts of it to real life so that he can provide you with some wisdom...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by educational leader and assistant principal, Lauren Gladu. In this episode, Lauren shares some of the things she has put into place on her campus that the support social and emotional learning of her high school students. This is an episode that will provide educators with tips on how they can support their students d...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Durale Harper and Jeff Marcel, the founders of D & J Empowerment Group. D & J Empowerment Group is more than just about motivating people. "They want to provide people with the tools and knowledge to sustain it and help elevate their lives into new heights." In this episode, Durale and Jeff share a bit of their life...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales talks about the power of self-reflection and shares his entrepreneurial journey of being a keynote speaker. A.C. shares some of his experiences, both good and bad, that have led him to where he is now. This is an honest and raw conversation that will empower you on your journey of pursuing your goals and dreams. It is...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales talks about the untimely death of Kobe Bryant and why it impacted him, and also about the passing of one of his former students. "What is your life? It is just a vapor, appearing for a little while, and then vanishing."

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Dr. Elaine Vallie, middle school teacher in Texas. In this episode, Dr. Vallie shares about several educators who impacted her life, and also about her dissertation study on Middle School Librarians' Perceptions and Promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) books. This is an episode tha...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Dr. Adam Saenz, author of the best selling book, The Power of a Teacher, and also the developer of the Educator Assessment of Social and Emotional Learning (EASEL), which is a measure of personality and emotional intelligence that is central to the work and curriculum associated with his new book, The EQ Intervention...

On this episode of Mission Driven, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Josh Tovar, principal of Socorro High School in El Paso, Texas. Socorro High School currently enrolls over 2,400 students, and what Josh and his staff have done to make sure that every student feels that they are cared for is nothing short of spectacular. In this episode, Josh opens up a bit about his journey to beco...

On the first episode of 2020 for the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales talks about taking ownership of your life and future. Using some dialogue from the film, The Godfather Part II, A.C. provides 3 steps that you can use today to take ownership of your future.  You only have one life. Don't spend it living someone else's dreams or plans for your life. This is an episode wh...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales talks about the importance of optimism for your personal and professional growth. Using a few lines of dialogue from the film, The Godfather, A.C. outlines 3 ways optimism can help you on your journey of success. Some of you are not reaching your goals because of pessimistic thoughts. This is an episode where you will...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Destiny Chavarria, Educational Specialist at the Region 17 Education Service Center in Lubbock, Texas.  Destiny works with Migrant Education, which has the goal to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED), and also th...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales gets you ready for 2020 by discussing the power of gratitude.  He also explains how gratitude should not be limited to just holidays or special events. Gratitude should be practiced daily because there is always something to be grateful for.  A.C. concludes by providing 3 ways to practice gratitude starting today.  Th...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by 8th grade math teacher, Weston Wilcox. Weston teaches in the Dallas, Texas area, and in this episode, he shares how being a teacher was his calling. However, he also discusses real issues that he dealt with having to do with mental health and depression.  Weston also details a dark moment in his life that...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by FOCUS Pastor at Richland College, Sirak Asfaw. Sirak leads the FOCUS group, which is an interdenominational campus ministry at Richland College. FOCUS is a community that values equipping students to be missionaries to their college campuses. In this episode, Sirak shares the importance of having faith-ba...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales talks about paying the ultimate price to achieve the ultimate goal. Using a few lines of dialogue from the film, Point Break, A.C. outlines 5 things you must do in order to pay the ultimate price. Some of you have the dream, but you're not willing to pay the price to achieve it. This is an episode where you will want...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales is joined by Program Coordinator at Richland College, Gabe Randle. Gabe leads the MAP (Male Achievement Program) at Richland College. This program is designed to help students of color with their academic and social integration at the post-secondary level. In this episode, Gabe shares what it takes to break down the w...

On this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, author and speaker A.C. Cristales uses some lyrics from the Notorious B.I.G. song, "Sky's The Limit" to provide you with 7 lessons that can help alter your belief system. Some of you aren't reaching your potential because you have limiting beliefs. This is an episode where you will want to take notes and you'll definitely want to share it with a frien...

A.C. Cristales is joined by educator and school leader Rachael Brown to discuss her journey into education, how her current position as a school administrator aligns with her life's mission, and her tips for teachers, parents and students. Also, at the end of the podcast, a quick interview with A.C.'s daughter, Isabella, on who her favorite teacher has been so far. If you're wanting to become a be...