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Lessons from LeadersYes, to Doing Hard ThingsSay “yes” to the tough stuff! That was the big lesson I learned as I sat down with Aleksander Dardeli, COO of Save the Children, in this edition of Lessons From Leaders. Aleks’ story is proof that the most meaningful impact comes from leaning into challenges with optimism, curiosity, and a belief in what’s possible. From his early days in Albania, where he helped spark change as a student leader, to guiding Save the Children’s global mission, Aleks shows us that growth and transformation come to life from doing hard things. “Leadership styles are not born. The...
2025-07-1529 min
Lessons from LeadersTransformative Leadership: The Ultimate Guide for High-Impact StrategiesIn this episode of Lessons from Leaders, Sharif Aly, President of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), shared his unique and game-changing insights on leadership in our conversation. This journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring, showcasing remarkable resilience, vision, and innovation. From navigating the challenges of being the eldest son of immigrant parents to shaping his career in the wake of 9/11, Sharif’s story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and unwavering dedication. In our conversation, he shared his masterclass in crisis management. His tenure at Islamic Relief USA saw him confront disinformation head-on and lead...
2024-10-0231 min
Lessons from LeadersBuilding Cultures of Belonging: Insights on Leadership and IdentityI am thrilled to share my latest conversation.Why? Because Venus Devnani, Executive Vice President of American Jewish World Service, is not just fabulous; she brings an interesting perspective to the NGO table. This conversation is not just worth listening to; her thoughts on honoring different perspectives and making room for multiple truths directly apply to our work in the development sector. One of the highlights of our conversation is Venus’ viewpoint on how understanding different experiences can develop stronger, more compassionate leaders in building space for true empathy. Adding to her insights, Venus states it...
2024-10-0228 min
Lessons from LeadersEmbracing the Leadership Power of Relationality, Sovereignty & ReflectionHave you redefined your view of leadership recently?I share this inspiring conversation with Judith Le Blanc, the trailblazing Executive Director of the Native Organizers Alliance. Deeply rooted in her Indigenous culture and heritage, Judith introduced me to a fresh perspective on leadership, as her bold journey is a powerful testament to the impact of collective action and cultural continuity. Her insights left a lasting impression on me, and I know they'll resonate with you, too.Beginning in the 1970s, Judith’s leadership journey took a bold turn when she quit college to su...
2024-07-0529 min
Lessons from LeadersListen, Learn, and Land: Next-Level LeadershipMy esteemed guest is Robert Bank, CEO of American Jewish World Service. Robert's remarkable journey, from his formative years in apartheid-era South Africa to his current role as a fervent advocate for vulnerable communities, offers profound insights into the transformative power of diverse experiences in shaping effective leadership. Robert introduces a practical framework for effective leadership: the three L's: Listen, Learn, and Land. This approach underscores the value of embracing diverse perspectives and making decisive choices, designating it a valuable tool for future-ready leaders. Robert elaborates:“I strive to do three things: listen, learn, and...
2024-06-2037 min
Lessons from LeadersCatalyzing Impact: NGO Leadership Strategies, Board Engagement, and Mission AllignmentHave you fallen head over heels with your mission statement? Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of inspiration from my guest, Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, when he shares that, for him, falling in love with the mission and setting audacious goals are the turbo boosters of motivation and success that foster innovation to drive impactful change within NGOs.🔸"Falling in love with the mission fuels our passion while setting impossible goals ignites our imagination and determination - both are the driving forces behind unstoppable motivation."Michael's care...
2024-04-1927 min
Lessons from LeadersBreaking Boundaries: The CREED Chronicles in Development EquityThis podcast is a game-changer. Celebrating CREED's 2nd anniversary, I'm joined by Paul Weisenfeld, Executive Vice President at RTI and a key figure in the Coalition for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Development’s (CREED) Board Executive Committee.Get ready for some real talk!Paul shares CREED's remarkable journey, from its infancy to shaking up the development sector. Senior leaders like Paul are spearheading change, advocating for racial equity in their organizations. His insights into CREED's triumphs and trials paint a vivid picture of transformation in the development sector. From his own...
2024-03-1523 min
Lessons from LeadersNonprofit Boardroom and Beyond | Building Trust and CollaborationTune in now and revitalize your approach to social impact!From the very start, my conversation with Julia Roig, Founder and Chief Network Weaver at The Horizons Project, is a thought-provoking dialogue that promises to captivate your interest. Julia’s resilient journey in the nonprofit sector contains invaluable insights that ignite passion and action. I couldn't help but jot down Julia's insightful words at the core of our conversation.“Don’t just face risks but embrace them. Risks often unfold into transformative successes.”On the art of networking, collaboration, and relationship building, Julia champion...
2024-02-1332 min
Lessons from LeadersLeading Change with Active ResistanceIn this captivating episode, we explore the compelling dynamics of leadership and the empowering concept of active resistance. My distinguished guest, Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, the President and CEO of the Mennonite Economic Development Association (MEDA), draws from her rich background as a medical doctor and her inspirational leadership journey.Dr. Nyambi’s take on authentic leadership is a beacon of wisdom, emphasizing the significance of staying true to oneself, aligning actions with beliefs, and eschewing conformity to external expectations. Trust and active listening emerge as pivotal elements in her philosophy, bridging the worlds of community and organizational le...
2023-11-0329 min
Lessons from LeadersUnveiling A Leadership Journey of Impact and ValuesMeet Art delaCruz, a CEO who's not just about numbers and metrics but believes in connecting with people, fostering trust, and making failure more terrifying than missing a goal. My chat with the Team Rubicon leader was a revelation. His disruptive leadership style? He modestly acknowledged, ”'I'm flattered you've noticed.”If you love a good tale, this episode is for you. Imagine a journey to leadership woven with stories of family values, a 22-year career as a Naval officer, and a profound commitment to developing individuals, not just managing roles. Art revealed how he discovered in th...
2023-11-0331 min
Lessons from LeadersUnlocking Your Team’s PotentialJoin me for a captivating interview with Will Warshauer, President & CEO of TechnoServe. Will’s leadership journey began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone. A chance encounter with a young boy named Bolo highlighted the impact of unequal opportunities, inspiring him to dedicate his career to international development and unlocking potential for people.Will reflected on another pivotal career moment while leading a team in Pakistan. They faced delays and productivity issues. Frustration built as he pushed the team to work harder. Then, a complex issue arose, one the...
2023-10-0222 min
Lessons from LeadersLeadership is Nurturing Growth in OthersAre you curious about the transformative power of leadership development? Join me in this latest episode, where we dive deep into the incredible journey of Marjorie Newman-Williams, President of Search for Common Ground. Early in her career, she encountered an ineffective boss, which sparked her interest in good leadership and its impact. Marjorie found herself asking, “Can you learn good leadership, and what are the basic things you need to know?” Marjorie shares how, in the middle of her career, she wasn't particularly focused on leadership and had the opportunity to be working at UNICEF. UNICEF...
2023-08-2923 min
Lessons from LeadersTransformational Insights: Evolution from Local to GlobalI'm really excited to share some actionable advice from my recent podcast chat with Sara Nathan, the President & CEO of Amigos de las Américas. We go into the incredible transformation Amigos went through – shifting from being all about US-centric to becoming a locally-led global powerhouse driven by local vibes. Sara's story kicks off with her days as an Amigos volunteer as a teenager in Latin America, which ignited her passion for community development and leadership. This set the stage for her current global volunteer program leadership role at Amigos.We had a real heart-to-heart abou...
2023-08-2927 min
Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Gary White, CEO & Co-founder, Water.org & WaterEquityI had the opportunity to sit down with Gary White, an inspiring problem-solver and innovator. With three degrees in civil and environmental engineering, Gary tells of his passion for social justice began in his 20s when he became aware of the alarming statistic that 1.5 billion people worldwide lacked access to water and even more lacked access to sanitation. As an engineer with a solution-seeking mindset, he was determined to find answers.In our conversation about his unique start, Gary shares how his seed of information was found during his early exposure to TED, a key source of...
2023-04-0426 min
Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Morgan Lance, CEO at OneSkyThis week’s Lessons From Leaders guest is Morgan Lance, CEO of OneSky. Her story and insights as the first CEO to transition into the position after the founder and leader of 24+ years are noteworthy simple truths.As the new CEO facing difficult decisions, Morgan shared:“When there's tough decisions to be made or moments of leadership that I know are going to be difficult for me, I always go back to that question: What is best for the kids that we serve? What is best for the children? What decision do I need to make...
2023-02-2823 min
Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Tessie San Martin, CEO at FHI 360This week, the Lessons from Leaders guest is Tessie San Martin the CEO of FHI 360. We are honored to have her as our leader in this episode. While there are many gold nuggets in this episode, for me there are two that are the most compelling.The first is when Tessie reminds me that "we can do hard things." Just look at how successfully the INGO sector pivoted in 2020, she points out.The second nugget is when Tessie talks leaning into the new normal and what that means for INGOs. "We have to reimagine. We are...
2022-12-1227 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Uma Viswanathan, Executive Director at New Pluralists CollaborativeThis week, we have Uma Viswanathan, the Executive Director at New Pluralists Collaborative as our guest on Lessons from Leaders.What do you know about trauma and leadership? How do you think trauma helps with transformation and leadership? That is one of the many meaty topics Uma and I talk about.This episode kicks off with Uma sharing her experience as a child of an immigrant family and how that organically led her to a deep curiosity of people, their motivations, and perspectives. It was from this place of curiosity that ultimately led Uma to...
2022-10-1733 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, President and CEO of Mercy CorpsThis week, the Lessons from Leaders guest is Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, the President and CEO of Mercy Corps. We are honored to have her as our guest so shortly after her recent trip to Somalia.One of my favorite moments from this episode is the deep conversation with Tjada talking about courage (at 27 minutes if you want to jump right to it.)When I asked her what courage has to do with being a leader, she said: "There is a personal courage all leaders have because they are willing to say 'Hold me accountable' wh...
2022-09-2635 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Michele Laird, Senior VP for Programs at Pact”If people aren’t failing, then I think that possibly they are actually not pushing beyond the envelope. They are not innovating, or not going for that hard thing and stretching. That's why it is important to recognize and celebrate failure.” Michele LairdThis week I sat down with Michele Laird, the Senior VP for Programs at Pact. I love Michele’s take on failure and the importance to try and be willing to fail, even sharing that when her family is sitting around the table for dinner she asks them, "What did you fail at today?"Mic...
2022-09-1235 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save The Children USThis week I sat down with Janti Soeripto, the President and CEO of Save The Children US. Janti's story of leadership is diverse and unique in her experience. With 20 years in the consumer sector, selling tissues, diapers, and -- as she mentions -- even frozen peas, she shares the similarities and the differences in her leadership upbringing to where she is now. This episode is not just a must listen because of Janti's story to leadership, but because of our conversation regarding her story of her current leadership. When we started talking about what it is...
2022-08-1532 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Mishelle Rudzinski, Co-Founder and Executive Director of SPOONThis week I sat down with Mishelle Rudzinski, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of SPOON. Mishelle's story of leadership and co-founding an organization is one like many leaders: She saw a need and decided to fill it. Her leadership story began at a deeply personal level with the adoption of her daughter. A journey which included an incorrect diagnosis, and severe malnourishment. It was her own daughter's experience with malnutrition that led to the research of children everywhere who have been living outside of families in what is termed as residential care."We co...
2022-07-1123 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Lucia Nasser, President for Vital Voices in HondurasLucia Nasser, President for Vital Voices in Honduras joins us in the leader’s chair to share about Vital Voices, coming back to in person post pandemic, and a personal story about the deep dive into personal growth and what that has to do with leadership.“When we think of leadership, we usually think of a leader's skills. We focus on the 'what', the 'where', the 'how' and the 'why'. In my personal journey, I have found that the 'who' is very important. Who is that leader? Who is the one coming up with these ideas?” Lucia tells...
2022-06-2726 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Ashok Regmi, Executive Director of Street Law, Inc.In this episode, Ashok Regmi, Executive Director of Street Law, Inc. shares his leadership path with us.Originally from Nepal, his leadership trajectory started when he worked to establish the first FM channel to use the power of radio to engage and develop a concept to bring education to his community.He came to the US for schooling, but it was outside of the classroom that he learned real life strategies of leadership sharing. “Development works well when people closest to the problems are put into leadership and they own the solutions. This was the ph...
2022-06-1330 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Kate Moynihan, Executive Director of Seva FoundationKate Moynihan is with us this week. I have known Kate for years and have always admired her leadership savvy.Kate is the Executive Director of Seva Foundation, a foundation working in over 20 countries to increase the capacity of local hospitals, and develop sustainable eye care programs.Kate, like nearly all leaders, has seen a drastic change in leadership over the course of the pandemic. She talks about her role as an executive for a non-profit organization during a time of such discord and how she leaned into purpose first. Prioritizing "the why" in what...
2022-06-0624 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Polly Dunford, President and CEO of IntraHealth InternationalI am here with Polly Dunford, the President and CEO of IntraHealth International. Polly has been someone we have been trying to get on our podcast for a long time - since she took this role at IntraHealth in March of 2020.“It was a crazy time to take over an organization. I started on March 16th, the exact day that the world went virtual…”In this episode, Polly shares what it felt like to meet staff virtually. She shares about her role, not as the CEO, but as the self identified CPO – Chief People Officer - focusi...
2022-04-2516 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guests William (Bill) Abrams & Nathalie Laidler Kylander, Trickle UpThis week is a special episode as we have a Lessons from Leaders Alumni, William (Bill) Abrams, and the successor to his position at Trickle Up, Nathalie Laidler Kylander. This episode is unique in that we are able to walk through their experience of transitioning from one CEO to another, including what the overlap time looked like, how they walked it with grace and respect for one another, and how their leadership “trickled down” through the entire organization.Both are self-proclaimed non-traditional CEO’s, and have much to share about leading right now. I appreciated hearing...
2022-04-1128 min
The Best Boss PodcastLynne Gilliland - Leadership: What the World Needs NowLynne Gilliland is an expert on leadership teams and organizational change in the global development sector. After a career leading humanitarian and development efforts for a large international organization in Africa, South Asia and Honduras she launched her own consulting company where she offers strategies and coaching to many well-known companies. She has spoken at conferences and written papers that support organizational excellence. In this episode we're talking about what is takes to lead in the current global environment -- what every leader needs to know, what the workplace needs, and what's coming next.
2022-04-1121 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter CenterThis week, we have Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, as our guest on Lessons from Leaders.As I have long been watching the work of The Carter Center, it is a pleasure to sit down with Paige.We jump right into the conversation:What is it like to lead right now?How has communication changed?What are you hearing from your organization?Transparency, authenticity, and togetherness, are all qualities that Paige demonstrates. She admits that it took her time and effort to find the balance of the right a...
2022-03-2824 minLessons from LeadersLeadership with a Dynamic LensThis week I sit down with Indira Kaur Ahluwalia, whose work I was initially drawn to due to all she has been doing for racial and ethnic equity. Indira has built her career on enabling equality systemically on the strength of individual differences initially establishing Development and Training Services (dTS) in 2002 to build gender equality and social inclusion. I like to say she comes to this seat with 3 hats which gives her viewpoint of leadership a dynamic lens. CEO, author, strategic advisor, she is leading the charge on calling out racial ine...
2022-02-2127 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest John Stephens, CEO of The BOMA ProjectThis week I sit with John Stephens who is the CEO of The BOMA Project. John brings a unique leadership lens to his position with BOMA because he has served as a board member, a position for an organization that was funding BOMA, and then interim CEO. From each role, John was able to grow his view of how to best service the organization. “It helped me launch, having those close relationships with board members. I knew what was important to them. I knew how the board functioned. I think often times, new CEO’s get overly focus...
2022-02-0723 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Fiona Macaulay of the WILD Network (Women Innovators and Leaders Network)Wild Network has been a strong, and foundational support of the Lessons from Leaders podcast over the last 3 years so to have Fiona here with me today is amazing! I like to call our first interaction a meeting of two sisters from different mothers, it was instant connection and friendship. In this episode, we start by discussing vision. Fiona has such a gift of seeing where things can grow and be made stronger sharing, “When I have conviction about something that needs to be done, I believe I can be a catalyst for that change. I believe oth...
2022-01-2421 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Brigit Helms, Executive Director at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara UniversityWelcome back, leaders. We hope that this new year brings innovation and reaching new limits. It is so exciting to start off the new year with leader Brigit Helms, who is the Executive Director at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University. Brigit's impact has reached corners of the world from Africa, to Asia, to Costa Rica, Latin America, and beyond. In her travels and experience, it is 'safe' to say nothing quite prepared her for entering a new role at a new organization just 6 months into a global pandemic. Meeting the new team, ecosystem p...
2022-01-0332 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Caroline Anstey, CEO of PactOur last episode of the new year has arrived and we are thrilled to be in the chair with Caroline Anstey. As we wrap 2021, it feels right to be with Caroline, the CEO of Pact who began her role just 2 days after the national lock down. It is safe to say the leaders 5 years ago would have never imagined virtually leading organizations. At the beginning of the pandemic there was large concern over losing touch, not getting to know or connect with teams, and hearing Caroline’s experience is not just hopeful and relatable, but some...
2021-12-2027 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Vivian Anderson, Founder of EveryBlackGirl"How do we start healing so we can see each other?" On this day, in late November, the month of gratitude, I sat in pure amazement listening to Vivian Anderson speak on her journey, experience, and passions. What began as watching a viral video led to years of dedicated, door-knocking, on the ground work. "I can't watch another child being harmed," Vivian shares. Which is what drove her from New York, down to the deep south where Pandora's box as she called it was opened. Trauma. Deep rooted racism. On a platform like Les...
2021-12-1322 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Susan Sygall, Co-Founder Mobility International USAThis week I sit down with Susan Sygall, who co-founded Mobility International USA over 40 years ago. “With a donation of $500, it all began.”We shared a laugh as Susan mentioned this, because $500 has turned into 40 years, and incredible, life changing impact for so many. Susan, a wheelchair rider, has a personal and professional commitment to disability rights, as well as women’s issues. She saw the need, the lack of inclusivity and took action that has now lead to impact across 100+ countries. “Why not me?” she says. This is a recurring th...
2021-12-0623 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Esther Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director of World Education ServicesWelcome back, we are thrilled to host Esther Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director of World Education Services.I have known Esther for many years, through organizations and position changes; it is fulfilling to see the successes she has accomplished and contributions she has made, and to be able to share those moments with you.From Sri Lanka, her family was seeking opportunity which Esther has created time and time again for herself and others, living, working, and traveling in over 100 countries, and organizations across sectors.Summarizing all of the journey together, Esther said, “Th...
2021-11-1530 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jeanne Bourgault, President and CEO of Internews“I was reading recently, about the return to office post Covid. You have a window to try new things and re-imagine your work place because it will get harder in the next few months.”Jeanne has been someone I have been wanting to sit down with for months. As the President and CEO of Internews, an international media support nonprofit, I felt who could be better to sit in the leaders chair during a time where news, honestly, and information has seemingly been so difficult to come by. I have found for so many leaders, looki...
2021-11-0821 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Ann Warner, CEO of WRENWelcome back to Lessons from Leaders. This week, we are with Ann Warner, CEO of Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN. “It is a privilege to be a CEO but it is also lonely, hard and exhausting. To try and figure it out where there is no formula, where the work is difficult — we are working on reproductive rights, economic dignity and justice, fighting against abortion bans and anti-trans bills….This is a tough context to do this.”Ann is driven, enduring, flexible, and beautifully well-spoken. Talking to her about, what I claimed is her spir...
2021-11-0130 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jeff Whisenant, President and CEO of ReSurge InternationalJeff Whisenant is an experienced leader in the nonprofit sector, with more than 30 years of experience in international development and relief, the president and CEO of ReSurge International. We were thrilled to welcome him to the Lessons from Leaders chair where he is refreshingly open and honest about diversity, equity, inclusion, and gratitude. "There were times where I brought my whole self. But my whole self was 25%. Colleagues stepped up and carried me through those days, I am very grateful for that."
2021-10-2529 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jovana Rios Cisnero, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere RegionIn this episode, Jovana begins with walking us down her journey to leadership. Jovana has been a member of IPPFWHR’s Board of Directors since 2014. She assumed the role of Chair in 2017 at the age of 28, making her the youngest Board Chair in IPPFWHR’s history, which is only just the beginning of the amazing accomplishments made by her. Quickly I found how passionate about women's stories Jovana is. She has created a space for conversation, story telling, and lessons that has led to an eye opening understanding of rights, or lack thereof. Her age and experience make...
2021-10-1827 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Amany Killawi, Co-founder of LaunchGood“I didn’t wake up and decide it’s time to build a crowdfunding platform for a global community of 1.8 million Muslims. I didn’t even think about being an entrepreneur.” This week I sit down with Amany Killawi, who has had such a unique and inspiring journey to where she is now, an honoree by INK Magazine’s top female founder. Amany is the co-founder and COO of LaunchGood: a global crowdfunding platform for campaigns, projects and creative ideas. She is a social worker turned social entrepreneur who through LaunchGood has raised over 15 million for 1,500+ pro...
2021-09-2729 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest DeAnne Hoskins, CEO and President of Just LeadershipThis podcast platform inspires me daily. The leaders that come “sit in the chair” leave me feeling hopeful, empowered, and encouraged each time. It is a pure gift to share the space with them. Today, I share an extraordinary episode with the incredible DeAnna Hoskins, CEO and President of Just Leadership. She shares her deepest motto, what speaks to her, and her guiding light. I just loved one of the things she shared in regards to not losing herself, not losing her power or impact saying, “What I am not going to do is hinder my voice...
2021-08-2337 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Kobe Smith LLB - Director, International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region (IPPFWHR)What is something you learned, perhaps as a child or adolescent, that you have since had to unlearn as you grew into an adult? I recently read an article about just a few of the many things adults have to unlearn, and as leaders, these were the top three:People’s expectations of you are your responsibility. Your value in an organization is based solely on the income you can bring in. You must work as much as possible to show your commitment, loyalty, and worth. I share these because, on today’s special episode, I sit do...
2021-07-2632 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Giselle Carino, CEO of International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere RegionI am excited to bring this episode to you this week. This episode was actually recorded right at the 1-year mark of the pandemic, making the candor and honesty that Giselle Carino brings, fitting. Giselle Carino is the CEO of the International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPFWHR), which on June 3, 2020 launched a new feminist alliance through the combination of the work with the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) and the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC). I appreciate so much about Giselle, namely her innovation and authenticity. I asked specifically for Gise...
2021-06-1429 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USA, Part 2His first episode has had a beautiful response and impact on leaders everywhere, and this week part 2 feels just as deeply valuable in its content.I am back for Part 2 of my conversation with Oussama Mezoui, CEO of Penny Appeal USA. Oussama starts this second part off in a way that feels deeply reflective.“Am I thinking about climate change in my decision-making? Am I thinking about gender issues or mental health issues? Am I thinking about racial issues in how I lead and are we a best practice organization?” Oussama mentions this is a shor...
2021-05-2422 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USAI recently read an article about how the pandemic “leveled the playing field” for innovation. Small businesses took the opportunity to switch their beer and wine production to hand sanitizer, which grew their margins exponentially, restaurants were able to create space for customer “grocery shopping” experiences, and some have even called the pandemic an accelerant for the pace of social and technological change serving as ‘a great equalizer.’ Shortly after reading this article, I had a sit down with this week’s guest, Oussama Mezoui, the CEO of Penny Appeal USA, who started off our conversation with, “This is a great l...
2021-05-1720 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Emily Pryor, Executive Director of Data2XWhen I started communicating with Emily Courey Pryor last spring, I knew right away that I wanted to have her on the podcast. Her previous experiences, her current work leading Data2X, and her passion for equality and leadership were all things that our listeners needed to hear. Then the pandemic hit, followed by a significant reversal of progress on gender equality, all while leading a busy organization and working from home with two small children. A year later, I am overjoyed to share with you what feels like the perfect episode for 2021."One of the important...
2021-05-1035 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Michelle Nunn, CEO of CAREIn a time where the world continues to feel deep sorrow, stress, and strife, I am encourage by the leaders who brave the storm like Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE. I have such a fondness of CARE as I used to work for a likeminded NGO previously and this feels like an extension of my heart projects. When I asked Michelle what she has learned as a leader in crisis, she said “I had to learn things anew & challenge our preconceptions. I tend towards an optimistic sensibility which hasn’t always served well in the last y...
2021-05-0321 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Kozhi Makai, Founder and Executive Coach at Kozhi Makai WorldwideEach week it is an honor and privilege to sit down with leaders from across the world to learn, to listen, and to share, but this week is particularly heartfelt as I have the chance to share with you, listener, one of my favorite people. Meet Dr. Kozhi Makai. "In many ways I have an acquaintance with what it means to have moments of wisdom and to turn around the next moment and make a dumb decision. I love to see that part of the human condition. Meeting people who are like me but don't look like m...
2021-04-2641 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Belmar Franceschi, Director of LaFAMThis week I have celebrate a first. My first all Spanish episode with the incredible Belmar, Director of an NGO named LaFAM in Venezuela.Belmar Franceschi is an admirable leader working in difficult circumstances because of the pandemic and the political crisis. People from Venezuela have migrated to different countries. Doctors in hospitals have left and other professionals also. Venezuela has a poor health system.The main areas they are working is with girls and women in their reproductive age, family planning, and offer birth control pills in their clinics and advocacy. During l...
2021-04-1933 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common GroundIt is amazing to be into our second year, and have guests from our first year return. When these leaders first sat down in the Lessons from Leaders chair in 2019, Covid-19 was unknown, racial injustice was very much real but without the global lens it deserved, and has now, and leaders were unaware of an incoming pandemic. This week, I sit back down with Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground. When I reflect on our previous episode with Shamil, our conversation surrounded scaling your business, team building, and how to ‘show up’ for your organization. While...
2021-03-2228 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Cynthia Cherrey, CEO of the International Leadership AssociationThis week I sat down with Cynthia Cherrey, CEO of the International Leadership Association. Cynthia is a resilient and poised leader who, as you will hear me say during our interview, “I wish I had had on 3 times by now.” On the heels of International Women’s Day, during our conversation regarding gender equality, Cynthia shares, “There are things we can do. It goes back to the small scale, what can we take that is doable, that has an impact in our community. What are the nuggets that we can use to make impact.” In a time where...
2021-03-1527 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Shawna Bader-Blau, Executive Director of the Solidarity CenterThis week I sit down with Shawna Bader-Blau, who leads the Solidarity Center, and dive into the uncomfortable. I am inspired by Shawna's intention and interest in experiencing the deepest discomfort in an effort to grow. "I have paused a lot this year. I have taken moments to look and evaluate and say, there is racism, there is feminism, there is so much of this in our society.... I take time in that discomfort, I hear it, I learn from it, I take a minute to be in it so I can feel the importance of it."
2021-03-0127 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Maureen Dwyer, Executive Director of Sitar Arts CenterI am starting this episode off with a note to Washington DC. I am in the DMV area. For those not native to this area, that is short hand for: Virginia, Washington or Maryland.At the beginning of 2021, with our best efforts, and our most realistic expectations, many of us still had feelings of hope that when the clock struck 12 on January 31st, and we were no longer in 2020, that something would happen and our previous anxieties, struggles, worries, and fears would simply disappear. That concept fled quickly on January 6th, when the sobering attack a...
2021-02-2228 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Katherine Grainger, Partner at Civitas Public Affairs GroupI am back this week with Part 2 of my episode with Katherine Grainger, Partner at Civitas Public Affairs Group. The feedback from episode one has been nothing short of humbling. I am grateful that you have enjoyed and appreciated her candor and authenticity the way I have. This week we dive right back in leading with a lesson in discomfort. "My normal response to discomfort is to fix it, put it away, pass through it. But innovation comes from discomfort.... I want to unlearn what I am an 'expert in.'" As a teach, Katherine mentions honoring t...
2021-02-1520 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Katherine Grainger, Partner at Civitas Public Affairs GroupJust before the holiday season took over, I sat down with Katherine Grainger, a partner at Civitas Public Affairs Group, and what a deeply moving conversation we had. This is for all leaders, but specifically for our women and our mothers who have been personally affected by the pandemic, job change, and work from home orders. Katherine begins the conversation with describing the value of empathy. "One thing Covid (the pandemic) has done, is fast tracking the importance of empathy in the workplace." This organic episode lead from empathy, to appreciation to a very special m...
2021-02-0820 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Anne Goddard, President & CEO Childfund International (Part 2)"A leader really needs to be able to hold the anxiety that people have for uncertainty and discomfort. Some staff want to know details right away, and as a leader, I have to 'protect them' and tell them, 'Things are okay.' Even if that rocks my comfort level, it helps them and holds their anxieties."This week is part two with Anne Lynam Goddard, the President and CEO of ChildFund International. We dive right into it discussing topics leaders often stray away from: Fears, Anxieties, Mistakes, Strategies, and Struggles. I am grateful for her openness and...
2021-02-0119 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Anne Goddard, President & CEO Childfund InternationalThis week I sit down with the poised Anne Lynam Goddard, the President and CEO of ChildFund International. Anne’s passion for her position is palpable. I love Anne’s spirit, grace, and deep investment into her support of children and their families. While many, during the pandemic, took the route to sit back and allow business, and life to happen to them the ChildFund International team dove straight into crisis by launching their own diversity initiative. “The staff and team have spent time to come up with ways we can improve as an orga...
2021-01-2514 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Stephan Russo, formerly of the Goddard Riverside CommunityI am thrilled to be joined by Stephan Russo who recently stepped down from a position with the Goddard Riverside Community after a history of leadership and social work. From youth prevention, street engagement, international support, to work in the center of New York City with homelessness, Stephan has had an incredible professional journey. Stephan's experience, and variety in experience, has led to his success in leading during the pandemic, crisis, and racial injustice. “The way we approach these crisis are with the idea of how do we bring people together? How can I facilitate comm...
2021-01-1837 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Christina Buggappa, International Youth FoundationThis week I sat down with Christina Buggappa with International Youth Foundation. Navigating home life and work life, diversity in the 21st century workforce, and how to serve your community during a pandemic are just a few of the topics we dove into. "In the middle of all of this [Covid-19] we were so busy and work was becoming more in demand. Our organization has needs to fill for the communities we serve. It was moving very very fast. During all of that my team members and I also had to navigate how to become stay at h...
2021-01-1129 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Steven SchallWelcome back to so many of you who are sitting in your office chair for the few time in weeks. We made it through the cloud that was 2020. While at the strike of midnight things did not snap back to "normal" I have to say I am experiencing a feeling of hope for what this year may bring. Innovation? Change? Equality? The first step, for me, is to give gratitude to the lessons of 2020, and bring those lessons with me into 2021. Today, I am sharing a lesson on what it means to be essential, and what are t...
2021-01-0429 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Karen Pearl of For God's Love We DeliverCan you imagine having grown 30% during this pandemic? What would that mean for your team's career security? What would that mean for your energy and overall outlook? How would that have affected you over the past 11 months? This week I sat down with the incredible leader, Karen Pearl of For God's Love We Deliver who has done just that. In the early days of 2020, Karen worked hard and intentionally on her team culture. She shares the lessons, the trials, the journey she has been on to become the guided leader she is now."The hardest t...
2020-12-0429 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Nancy Wackstein MSW, Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service“Politics are fierce. They are big. When you are trying to move an issue forward, it can be hard. Part of being a good leader, I have learned, is finding allies, how to bring others along to your goal and vision.”This week I sit down with Nancy Wackstein, with Fordham University, to hear about her work history, her lessons learned, and what she is encouraging upcoming leaders to dive into. I would venture to say 2020 has been an unmatched year for leaders everywhere. Politics, racial issues, health problems, topics that may typically be “taboo” have all...
2020-11-1624 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Michael Zisser, Former CEO“It is a season not a situation…”Over the weekend I spent an extended period of time with other incredible leaders across the country connecting through a Harvard Course on leading during the pandemic. One of the professors shared those words with us: “This is a season not a situation.” I have to admit I have looked at this crisis as something to conquer and move on from but as it continues to be here, I have shifted that perspective to something with more residence. It is a season. It is here. It is not moving away and our ef...
2020-10-1934 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Kathy Spahn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helen Keller InternationalThis week I sit down with Kathy Spahn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helen Keller International who shows us all that in the face of crisis and pandemic, you can find your passion and path. Kathy has an incredible story leading her from the world of dance, facing a previous crisis in that industry, how it pivoted her into her position at Helen Keller International. "I followed my heart. It was not a normal path.." In the face of intense crisis, it can be nearly impossible to see the silver lining, innovation and...
2020-09-1424 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guests Danny Ceballos, Executive Coach, and Dr. Lisa Walker, Executive CoachThis week I had the chance to sit down with Danny Ceballos an executive coach, and Dr. Lisa Walker, who is an executive coach for global firms. We have heard from you, our listeners, on what would be most helpful to hear and the responses were overwhelming: Techniques and Skills to Lead. This episode is deeply filled with tools and techniques on just that: Leading in Crisis. Leaders, you did not create this scenario. This was not something preventable. However, you are expected to lead through it successfully. This episode is step one to learning ho...
2020-08-3134 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Christine Sow, CEO HumentumOne of our most watched episodes to date has a part two and today, we are bringing you that. I recently sat down with Dr. Christine Sow of Humentum where we had an incredible conversation together surrounding leadership, particularly in this climate. In this portion of the episode we pick back up to discuss the innovation and changes that can come from a universal crisis. Are the people you have in place, in the right place? Have you as a leader adapted to the circumstances in your communication styles? Dr. Sow shares advice and experiences th...
2020-08-2422 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Joan Malin, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood, NYC"I always knew the work I wanted to do. It was just the jobs that changed."I recently sat down with Joan Malin, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood, NYC. Just before our session, I was journaling and created a series of steps regarding habits: We start with an intention. That builds our behavior. The behavior becomes a habit. That habit is now our practice. It's now in our nature. It is our make up. It is who we are.As I was reading this statement, it came to life during my session with Joan. Her...
2020-08-1721 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Christine Sow, CEO of Humentum"This is what it's like: We as leaders trained for a 5k, and now we are all running an ultra marathon but have no idea when the end is. So it's about finding spots that can be stops along the way to stop, take a moment, then pick up and keep going."This episode is a moment of joy in a strife filled time. This podcast has now been airing for just over a year and a half. I did not expect to find myself in a position with a podcast team, marketing support, and an incredible...
2020-08-1026 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Mohini Malhotra, Development Economist, Georgetown Professor, and Social EntrepreneurThis week I sit down with the Mohini Malhotra, Development Economist, Georgetown Professor, and Social Entrepreneur. This guest is special to me and inspires me for the many hats she has put on. As a leadership professor I was excited to talk with her about those who have been impactful and particularly meaningful to her. Here’s what she shares:“This person is wise, she is humble, there is nothing about her persona that is inconsistent with her beliefs. How she dresses, to how she lives, to what she practices, to the values of the organ...
2020-07-2736 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guests Carrie Hessler Radelet, CEO PCI and Abby Maxman, CEO, Oxfam AmericaThis is a special episode for us as we have 2 previous leaders visit the Lessons from Leaders studio again - virtually of course. In this episode we are discussing the ongoing crisis in the world between the racial injustice movement, covid, and the pandemic, as well as navigating through the emotional turmoil that these struggles can bring to a work setting. "I think that the pandemic created a setting that allowed the racial injustices and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others to become a focus that could not be swept un...
2020-07-1335 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Kurt Ver Beek, Co-founder of ASJ HondurasDr. Ver Beek is one of the bravest people I know. As the co-founder of a social justice organization based in Honduras (Asociación para una Sociedad Más Justa), Kurt shares with me how he came to realize that few organizations were working in Honduras for one of its most critical needs -- that of social justice -- and how he and a Honduran friend, Carlos Hernandez, decided to take a significant personal risk to achieve the purpose of making a positive impact on the lives of Hondurans. In this episode, Kurt talks quite openly about honing his lead...
2020-06-2244 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Chester Elton, Co-Author of 'Leading with Gratitude'Welcome to another episode of Lessons from Leaders; this week is a special episode because I sit down with an author. As we enter each day, finding the best way to lead through the ongoing crises, it is vital to lead with vulnerability and with gratitude. This episode is a special reminder of that as I sit down with Chester Elton, Co-Author of 'Leading with Gratitude'.“Gratitude is a must-have, hard skill. Particularly in a crisis. When you wake up and think 'I won’t let my team down, my company down, or my customers down...
2020-06-1529 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Akira Radhakrishnan, President of Global Justice CenterThe question was: "What advice would you give to leaders handling this time, as their first major crisis.?"The answer was: "Take. A. Breath." "Then, when you can, find your space for emotions and stress. Feel it."This week I sit down with the incredibly talented Akila Radhakrishnan, President of Global Justice Center. While we sat on opposite sides of the computer, in our own offices, this conversation was so comfortable and insightful. Akila has advice she would love to share with leaders navigating this difficult time and I think her words ring t...
2020-06-0836 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Maddy DeLone, former Executive Director of the Innocence ProjectMaddy DeLone, former Executive Director of the Innocence Project, talks about advice she gives other leaders during the pandemic. Maddy notes that when it seems that everything about this pandemic is new we remember that we have seen all these problems before: financial issues, board challenges, staffing issues. During our conversation, Maddy brilliantly reminds leaders that they have lead through these types of challenges and that they can trust themselves to lead through this too.Maddy also reflects on what she know now that she wishes she knew when she was new in her position. One of the k...
2020-06-0131 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center"There is no book to read, there is no guide on how to lead a pandemic in 2020. I can't pull a book off the shelves and find out exactly what my organization needs this month to make them thrive. What that means is we are experimenting. We are trying. We are testing. And I think the risk taking will be worth it."This week I sit down with the intelligent and inspiring Fatima Goss Graces of National Women's Law Center. I was excited to talk with Fatima because she has a work story that isn't t...
2020-05-2531 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Salma Mazrui-Watt CEO of Kibeni LTDIt is easy to get stuck in your own view and opinion. I say, try to step out, put yourself in the other person's shoes. Ask yourself, "Why may they be behaving that way? Could I communicate with them differently?" I like to remind myself there may be something, a circumstance going on, that could also motivate them to act in that way.This week I sit down with Salma Mazrui-Watt the CEO of Kibeni LTD, and one of the topics we dive into is the potential hiccups that can arise when different work styles mesh together...
2020-05-1838 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Rob Radtke, CEO of Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentRob Radtke, CEO of Episcopal Relief and Development, talks about taking the challenge of COVID-19 as an opportunity to focus on the people, the staff, and getting to know them and their work on a more personal level as sharing more of himself with the organization. Rob also shares with us his insights into what advice would he give his younger self - and it is about believing in himself and not pushing so hard. This inspiring interview covers Rob's unusual story of coming to the global development sector and leading through challenging times.
2020-05-1137 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Special Covid-19 EpisodeFriends, Some of us are seeing new developments, some of us remain in the transition. As things begin to open, I want to encourage you to make choices that are best for you and your team. Follow your comfort level and make decisions that feel right for your team moving forward.I released this episode just a few short weeks ago and the feedback was astounding. Did you know Covid-19 remains the "hottest" topic both being searched and being discussed? It has taken over our small talk, our business greetings and more.I encourage you...
2020-05-0420 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: 1 Year Special Edition EpisodeAt the end of last week I shared a special episode to address today's current events. If you missed it check it out here!! https://youtu.be/b81dkwFGN6AIt's a funny week here because we are celebrating one year in the Lesson's from Leader's podcast! If you would have asked me one year ago: What do you envision for this podcast, how do you want to feel after 365 days of this, where do you see the leadership world at that time? I can surely tell you I didn't expect this! I didn't expect l...
2020-04-2017 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Serra Sippel, CEO of CHANGE Serra Sippel, who began her career on the border with Mexico, working with migrant families and others, is now the CEO of CHANGE (Center for Health and Gender Equity). Serra and my conversation was recorded while we were 10 days into "stay at home" guidelines due to the corona virus. Serra talks about being a leader during dark times. She talks about having the courage to have a vision and then leading others forward when things are as challenging and the future as uncertain as they are today. This is an important episode for everyone as we work our way t...
2020-04-0644 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Pape Gaye, CEO Intrahealth"How do we get to sustainable development? How do we lead?" In this week's episode I sit down with the extraordinary, Pape Gaye, former CEO of Intrahealth, to talk about just that. His answer? Lead with excitement. One thing I deeply value about Pape, amongst many things, is his genuine joy of leading and his curiosity about leadership. He takes a true interest in bettering his leadership skills and continues to grow. Pape and I talked quite a bit about new ways of being a leader and what those might look like."This (new wa...
2020-03-3051 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Sam Worthington, CEO of InteractionWe have been exploring the theme of authenticity on several podcast episodes and we visit the them again on this one. Sam Worthington, the CEO of Interaction, was our guest today and we spoke a lot about values, authenticity, vulnerability and being a leader. Sam shared about leading from a place of values and how sometimes he has had to make tough decisions based on his values. Part of what was so intriguing to me was Sam's belief that his job as a leader is to open the space for others to lead. He did this to create space fo...
2020-03-2341 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jatrice Gaiter, EVP of Volunteers of AmericaOn this episode, I have to take a moment to thank a previous guest, Shelley Goode who was kind enough to share this incredible leader with me, Jatrice Gaiter, EVP of Volunteers of America. "I am cognizant, aware, and intentional about making the people that work with me feel like they have a voice, they are appreciated, and that they are the best at what they do, and that is why they are there."Jatrice shared with me that she believes leading includes knowing, "It is not about you, it is about them." When she e...
2020-03-0243 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Rehana AhmedI am SO excited to launch this weeks episode as it is our first international episode! Lessons From Leaders has had listeners across the world, however this is our first international guest, Dr. Rehana Ahmed. Dr. Rehana Ahmed joins us from Pakistan. She is a licensed, medical doctor, dedicated to providing help, experience and education to women around her. Her journey has been uncertain and uneasy but she carries on knowing courage will get her through. “Courage. Courage is required in every way of what we do. Courage is required with the people, with our reso...
2020-02-1838 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Executive Director of 3D Program for Girls and WomenThe first time I heard her story, I was moved to tears. Today I sit in honor to share her video with you.Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Executive Director of 3D program for Girls and Women, is with me today sharing her riveting background and journey to her position today. “There are disadvantages, inequalities and injustices against women, particularly in India, I turned my focus to that.”Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta has been a trail blazer from the start. At a young age she was given the opportunity to create a women’s study a...
2020-02-1036 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Laurie Adams, CEO of Women for Women InternationalI am thrilled to be back with Laurie this week on Lessons from Leaders for Part two of her video and we are joined by Tom Dente, CEO of Humentum. These leaders shared in-depth, honest avenues to conquer fear and lead it to a greater lesson. "This is not simple. It is not just embracing failure. There is an educational process that leaders have to do to de-stigmatize failure and make sure we have in place ways to learn. Nothing is REALLY a failure if we come away with a lesson and better path for the next t...
2020-02-0645 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World BankingThis episode I sit down with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Want to hear about kicking down doors? Mary Ellen talks about how she learned to kick down doors and make her own way. I am inspired by her work. Her insights resonate for women leaders everywhere. "I think that gender lens - the ability to now see a situation and question it - how would this be different for women? How would this situation have changed, or this decision have varied if it were in the hands of a woman? I nat...
2020-01-1330 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common GroundImagine being president and CEO of a successful, scaling company and asking those who work for you for their feedback on how you lead, how you support and how you show up. What difference would that make in how you lead and your ability to scale your organization?Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground, does just that and shares with us what he's learned."I think that people should feel as though they are accountable to one another. Specifically others living by their same values. This includes anyone in an organization, CEO, president, VP...
2020-01-0652 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Bill Abrams, CEO of Trickle UpAs a leader, can you imagine making a mistake on a great scale then choosing to share it with your partners, your team and your sponsors with complete transparency? This week’s episode is with Bill Abrams, CEO of Trickle up, who shares the immense value of transparency specifically in the face of error. “I have evolved over time. I have learned controlling information can be worse for a situation. Be open. Be transparent. Don’t be scared of the information, share with your staff, your organization. People will then be behind you and they will stay...
2019-12-0245 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Laurie Adams“I found myself being collaborative… nice… without expressing my own drive for MY vision of things… I found myself realizing I needed to be respected to bring about change.”This week we have a brand new episode of Lessons from Leaders with our guest Laurie Adams, the CEO of Women for Women International (WfWI). Laurie gives incredibly deep insights into the balance of women in leadership roles. This episode is SO important in todays culture for both men and women to listen to. There is space for leaders, particularly women to be both kind and respected...
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Lessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Karl HoffmanThis week on Lessons from Leaders, Lynne sits down with Karl Hoffman, CEO of PSI. Karl has been with PSI since 2007. With experience in foreign services, specifically with work in Africa, he now works with global health. He sits down to share his insights into combatting financially costly mistakes, utilizing your team strengths and how impactful fear is. "The more mistakes we encounter, on a program side or financial side, the better it is for us. I think the tendency when you make an error, it is natural to dress it up or hide it u...
2019-10-3028 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Shelley GoodeThis week on Lessons From Leaders we sit down with Shelley Goode as she takes us through her experience in field transition, learning to pivot and how to bring disruption in a positive way. "Change is the engine to the future. Encourage people to feel trusting enough to be a part of that change." Things you will learn: - The secret into being disruptive with respect - How to honor the past while moving forward - The importance of forward motion and entering new territory More about our guest:...
2019-09-2954 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Rick SantosLynne Gilliland of Gilliland Consulting sits down with Rick Santos of IMA World Health in this weeks session of Lessons from Leaders. Rick Santos is senior advisor supporting the transition as Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health combine operations. Previously, he served for nine years as the President and CEO of IMA World Health, where he led the organization through a period of transition that has included significant organizational growth and visibility through building healthy communities in some of the most difficult places in the world.https://imaworldhealth.org/leadership/
2019-09-2938 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Tosca Bruno-van VijfeijkenYou’ll want to set aside dedicated time for this information-packed interview with Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken. She reveals several ways to keep consistency, finding your passion through meaningful work and acknowledging the real motivators and incentives within herself. Tosca shares a powerful and shocking truth about the charitable sector that will leave you with internal reflection. Get to know ToscaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscabrun...Website: https://5oaksconsulting.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Five-Oaks-Co...Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tosca5OaksLessons From Leaders is a Podcast by Lynne Gil...
2019-09-2624 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Carrie Hessler, CEO of Project Concern InternationalThis week on Lessons From Leaders we sit down with Carrie Hessler, CEO of Project Concern International and former director of Peace Corps. Carrie Hessler-Radelet is the President & CEO of Project Concern International (PCI). PCI is a global development organization working with families and communities to enhance health, end hunger and overcome hardship in 16 countries.She sits down to discuss the difference facets of her work field. She expresses the importance of doing and not just thinking about doing! "I think the best thing is to jump in by doing and experiencing." Subscribe +...
2019-09-0946 minLessons from LeadersLessons From Leaders: Featured Guest Judson Flanagan VP of IRCLynne Gilliland sits down with Judson Flanagan of IRC to discuss topics including his journey to leadership, experiences in the international development field, changing career ambitions and the importance for aligning values and the most fulfilling pieces to his current position. Judson has twenty years’ experience leading talent management, global development programs and strategy. Key areas of expertise include human resources, strategic planning, organizational change management and growth, and team leadership and development.Thank you to Judson for sitting down for this video on Lessons from Leaders.
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