Lessons from Leaders

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.

Podcasting since 2019 • 98 episodes

Lessons from Leaders

Latest Episodes

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...

February 16, 2026 • Episode 112 • 37:52

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 an...

February 16, 2026 • Episode 111 • 32:54

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...

July 15, 2025 • Episode 110 • 29:15

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 ...

October 02, 2024 • Episode 109 • 28:37

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...

October 02, 2024 • Episode 108 • 31:31

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