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Lessons from Leaders
by Lynne Gilliland
This podcast is dedicated to sharing leadership stories from the international nonprofit and other global sectors. We highlight the amazing leaders working to make a difference and learn from their stories. Each guest is hand selected by the host, Lynne Gilliland has worked with individuals, teams and organizations throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Previously, she was a senior manager with a larger US-based NGO, as well as Country Director for their Honduras program and Team Leader for West, Central and Southern Africa.She holds a graduate degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of California at Davis and is certified in tools such as MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Strengths Deployment, Retreats that Work and various other 360 feedback assessments. Lynne was a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish.
Episodes
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Everybody is Leading Something: Rethinking Power
Leadership in today’s development sector requires both agility and a deeply human touch. In this episode of Lessons From Leaders, Traci Baird, CEO of EngenderHealth, shares practical wisdom for those navigating the complexities of leading teams and organizations during times of rapid change. Her...
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Rethinking Mergers in Global Development
We’re diving into a topic that’s hitting close to home across the global development sector: mergers, consolidations, and what happens when organizations decide they’re stronger together. I sat down with my colleagues, Tom Dente and John Glover, to talk about what we’re hearing from leaders right...
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Yes, to Doing Hard Things
Say “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...
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Building Cultures of Belonging: Insights on Leadership and Identity
I 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...
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Transformative Leadership: The Ultimate Guide for High-Impact Strategies
In 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...
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Embracing the Leadership Power of Relationality, Sovereignty & Reflection
Have 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...
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Listen, Learn, and Land: Next-Level Leadership
My 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...
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Catalyzing Impact: NGO Leadership Strategies, Board Engagement, and Mission Allignment
Have 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...
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Breaking Boundaries: The CREED Chronicles in Development Equity
This 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...
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Nonprofit Boardroom and Beyond | Building Trust and Collaboration
Tune 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...
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Leading Change with Active Resistance
In 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...
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Unveiling A Leadership Journey of Impact and Values
Meet 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…
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Unlocking Your Team’s Potential
Join 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...
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Transformational Insights: Evolution from Local to Global
I'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…
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Leadership is Nurturing Growth in Others
Are 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Gary White, CEO & Co-founder, Water.org & WaterEquity
I 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Morgan Lance, CEO at OneSky
This 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Tessie San Martin, CEO at FHI 360
This 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Uma Viswanathan, Executive Director at New Pluralists Collaborative
This 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, President and CEO of Mercy Corps
This 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…
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Lessons 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, not pursuing that hard thing, and not stretching. That's why it is important to recognize and celebrate failure.” Michele Laird This week, I sat down with Michele…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save The Children US
This 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Mishelle Rudzinski, Co-Founder and Executive Director of SPOON
This 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Lucia Nasser, President for Vital Voices in Honduras
Lucia 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...
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Lessons 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Kate Moynihan, Executive Director of Seva Foundation
Kate 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,...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Polly Dunford, President and CEO of IntraHealth International
I 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guests William (Bill) Abrams & Nathalie Laidler Kylander, Trickle Up
This 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center
This 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...
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Leadership with a Dynamic Lens
This 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest John Stephens, CEO of The BOMA Project
This 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...
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Lessons 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Brigit Helms, Executive Director at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University
Welcome 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Caroline Anstey, CEO of Pact
Our 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...
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Lessons 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Susan Sygall, Co-Founder Mobility International USA
This 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Esther Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director of World Education Services
Welcome 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…
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Lessons 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Ann Warner, CEO of WREN
Welcome 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jeff Whisenant, President and CEO of ReSurge International
Jeff 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Jovana Rios Cisnero, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region
In 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...
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Lessons 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest DeAnne Hoskins, CEO and President of Just Leadership
This 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...
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Lessons 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Giselle Carino, CEO of International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
I 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…
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USA, Part 2
His 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USA
I 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Emily Pryor, Executive Director of Data2X
When 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...
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE
In 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....
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Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Dr. Kozhi Makai, Founder and Executive Coach at Kozhi Makai Worldwide
Each 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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is dedicated to sharing leadership stories from the international nonprofit and other global sectors. We highlight the amazing leaders working to make a difference and learn from their stories. Each guest is hand selected by the host, Lynne Gilliland has worked with individuals, teams and organizations throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Previously, she was a senior manager with a larger US-based NGO, as well as Country Director for their Honduras program and Team Leader for West, Central and Southern Africa.She holds a graduate degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of California at Davis and is certified in tools such as MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Strengths Deployment, Retreats that Work and various other 360 feedback assessments. Lynne was a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish.
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