086: The Modern Development Leader, How to Manage Change and All That: Torrey and Tosca in Conversation Part 2

Summary:

What are the attributes of the modern humanitarian and development leader? Why modern? In what ways? How does one become one?

Torrey’s Bio:

As a certified coach with twelve years’ experience in international development Torrey Peace facilitates rising and established leaders in the humanitarian and development world to become the leaders they admire, or “people centered leaders.”  She has taught and coached over 400  supervisors globally from the UN, INGO and civil society to become more inclusive and caring leaders that make a greater impact while also stepping out of overwork and overwhelm. Her mission is to provide leaders the skills they need to be part of the change we want to see in the humanitarian and development world while also maintaining their wellbeing. For more information about Torrey’s work and podcast, please visit www.aidforaidworkers.com. 

We Discuss:

• What defines the modern humanitarian and development leader?
• Why self-awareness and intentional leadership are crucial in humanitarian work
• The importance of recognizing and overcoming traditional ways of leading that hinder progress.
• Leadership coaching as a style, including the shift from managerial to coaching approaches.
• Reverse mentoring: how younger team members can teach older colleagues.

Resources:

Torrey's podcast: The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader

Torrey's website: Aid for Aid Workers

Torrey's Linkedin page

Torrey's course on Humentum's learning platform

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