
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 • 95 episodes
Lessons from Leaders
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Episode 109
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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...
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Episode 108
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31:31

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 herit...
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Episode 107
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29:01

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 in...
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Episode 106
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37:45

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 ...
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Episode 105
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27:54
