My Notebook · Vol. I

Patterns.
Ideas. shaping what’s next.

The future rarely arrives without warning. It leaves clues — through shifts in culture, technology, demographics, consumer behavior, politics and public sentiment. This is where I share the patterns I’m noticing, the questions I’m asking, and the ideas I believe leaders should be paying attention to before they become obvious.

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My View · Spring 2026

N° 001

Phoenix Business Journal · February 5, 2026

Tearsheet of Tania Torres' Phoenix Business Journal commentary on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is a wake-up call for Phoenix’s business community

What looked like a halftime performance was, in reality, a signal about demographic change, consumer influence and the growing importance of cultural intelligence in business strategy. This commentary, written by me and published in The Phoenix Business Journal, explores why leaders who understand culture early will be better positioned to compete tomorrow.

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What I
believe.

  • Culture isn't a marketing strategy. It's a competitive advantage.

  • The future belongs to leaders who recognize change before everyone else does.

  • Community trust is built long before it's needed.

  • The best strategy starts with understanding people.

  • Leadership begins with curiosity.

Coming soon

N° 002Community Trust

The Future of Public Trust

How trust is becoming one of the most valuable assets an organization can build.

N° 003Leadership

What the World Cup Can Teach Business Leaders

Lessons in culture, belonging and community from the world's largest sporting event.

N° 004Cultural Intelligence

Why Hospitality Is a Business Strategy

What Mexican culture reveals about leadership, customer experience and long-term relationships.

N° 005New Technologies

AI Won't Replace Judgment

Why human insight will become even more valuable in an AI-powered world.

The Executive Dispatch

Insights for leaders.

Private reflections on leadership, culture, trust and emerging trends — shared only when there’s something worth thinking about.

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