Leading by Legacy Through Adversity and Resiliency
A Transformational Workshop with Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC
In-Person – Los Angeles, California | Hybrid Format | FFCA Training Center
Bonus: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Practices
Event Overview
Leading by Legacy Through Adversity and Resiliency is more than a training — it’s a transformational experience grounded in healing, self-awareness, and identity-driven leadership. Designed for parents, professionals, educators, and those called to serve, this workshop empowers participants to confront adversity not as an obstacle, but as a path to purpose.
Guided by the teachings, personal insight, and lived experience of Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC, this session invites attendees to examine their own story, reclaim forgotten parts of themselves, and design a leadership legacy rooted in emotional intelligence, cultural identity, and spiritual resilience.
Whether you're leading a classroom, a household, an organization, or simply your own healing — this training offers practical tools and profound reflection moments to realign your path, strengthen your impact, and walk boldly into who you are becoming.
“This is not just about who you are — it’s about who you are becoming.”
This experience integrates four dynamic, evidence-informed frameworks that equip participants to lead with clarity, compassion, and cultural depth:
- Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Model – Strengthen your self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills through guided strategies for emotional mastery.
- John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success – Apply timeless character-building principles like poise, intentness, and team spirit to build internal alignment and professional excellence.
- Dr. Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages – Deepen relational intelligence in families, teams, and communities by identifying how we give and receive love and affirmation.
- FFCA’s Upward Comparison & Ethos Model – Created by Dr. Rodríguez, this training helps transform comparison and doubt into intentional leadership grounded in purpose and dignity.
These tools are delivered through a trauma-informed lens, honoring lived experiences while elevating emotional capacity, legacy thinking, and daily action. Whether you are rebuilding or ready to rise to your next level, this workshop is a safe and sacred space to begin again — equipped and inspired.
Who Should Attend
- Parents, caregivers, and guardians
- Mental-health professionals, educators, and social workers
- Faith-based & community leaders, peer mentors
- Non-profit practitioners and program administrators
- Anyone seeking growth in emotional intelligence & legacy-building
What You’ll Experience
The Parent’s Creed — Craft a declaration of leadership at home and beyond.
The Soldier’s Standard — Translate military resilience into everyday courage.
Upward Comparison & Ethos (DiSC) — Harness healthy comparison for goal-setting.
Identity & Purpose Practices — Combine Ichigo Ichie, Ikigai, and EQ drills.
Portia Nelson’s Poem Reimagined — Map setbacks and design new streets.
Legacy in Action — Leave with a written creed, 90-day plan, and renewed mind.
Included Handouts:
- DiSC FFCA Model & Pyramid of Success Workbook
- Ethos in Adversity Leadership Activities
- Healthy Social Comparison & Success Mirror Guide
What to Bring
- A journal or notepad and your favorite pen
- Printed or digital copies of the three handouts (download link provided after registration)
- An open mind and one personal leadership challenge you’re ready to transform
In our closing segment, each participant will complete a Life Wheel Inventory to visualize balance across personal, professional, and relational domains.
Schedule at a Glance (Pacific Time)
| Time | Module | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Opening Circle | “I AM / I EMBRACE” Introductions |
| 12:20 – 12:50 | Soldier’s Standard | Mission-First Resilience |
| 12:50 – 1:25 | Parent’s Creed | Write & Share Your Creed |
| 1:35 – 2:05 | Upward Comparison & Ethos | DiSC-Driven Growth |
| 2:05 – 2:35 | Identity & Purpose | Ichigo Ichie & Ikigai Mapping |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Mapping Setbacks | “Hole in the Sidewalk” Exercise |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | EI Mini-Masterclass | Goleman EQ in Practice |
| 3:45 – 4:00 | Legacy in Action | 90-Day Plan & Life Wheel |
Registration Details
Cost: Free for FFCA affiliates and current participants in FFCA training programs.
Public fee: $25 USD | Includes digital workbook, contact-hour certificate, and post-event replay.
Space is limited for interactive breakout work. Secure your spot in advance.
About Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC
Dr. Rodríguez is a globally recognized clinical social worker, veteran, professor, and CEO of the Fathers & Families Coalition of America. A recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Call to Service Award, he has designed SAMHSA-approved curricula and trained over 30,000 practitioners worldwide. His passion is bridging trauma recovery, cultural identity, and leadership science to strengthen families and communities.
“Be Water, My Friend.” — Bruce Lee
Participant Reflection
“This wasn’t just a training. It was medicine for the soul. Dr. Rodríguez gave us the words we didn’t know we needed to say — to ourselves and our children.”