Lessons from Leaders

About 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.

Publisher

Lynne Gilliland

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2019

Latest episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

96 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Feb 2026

   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 now, and what it really takes to make these big organizational shifts work. For so many NGOs, the choice to merge isn’t just about strategy anymore; it’s about survival. Tom, John, and I have...

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   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 insights are especially valuable for decision makers and emerging leaders who are shaping the future of our sector. Traci’s journey into leadership is a testament to the power of trusting others and b...

3. 

   15 Jul 2025

   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 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 transf...

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YouTube views

96,210

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

51

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