Global Executive Leadership Initiative - GELI

Day 2 of the 𝐼𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 course in Istanbul is in full swing! Today’s focus is Public Influencing Strategy, led by storytelling expert Jess Crombie. Our participants are diving into tools, skills, and expert tips for effective humanitarian and development communication. From designing ethical storytelling strategies to framing narratives and defining target audiences, this dynamic session equips leaders to advance their influencing strategies and connect meaningfully with diverse audiences.💡 #LeadershipMatters #InfluenceWithImpact #HumanitarianLeadership

"Good morning from Istanbul! We’ve started the 𝑰𝙣𝒇𝙡𝒖𝙚𝒏𝙘𝒊𝙣𝒈 𝑺𝙠𝒊𝙡𝒍𝙨 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙎𝒆𝙣𝒊𝙤𝒓 𝑳𝙚𝒂𝙙𝒆𝙧𝒔 training with 30 incredible participants representing 10 organizations across the region. Bringing together leaders from across the system is vital to building bridges, breaking silos, and embracing diverse perspectives to achieve greater impact. Influencing is a daily reality for every humanitarian leader. Through this training, we strengthen our ability to better serve the people at the center of everything we do, communities in need. I am thrilled to welcome this wonderful cohort of leaders, and I look forward to the inspiring discussions ahead!" Panos Moumtzis, Executive Director, GELI Mohamed El Zarkani Yesim Oruc Rousselle Olivier Richard Nunn Reka Sztopa Sittna Elawad , Bs.c ,MEM Karol Čukan Jessie Thomson Adiba Mohammadi Annika Sandlund Vicky Tennant Rawad Halabi Aline Rumonge Alice Ribes Inah Fatoumata Kaloga Kimberly Pope Andrea James Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar Saja Abdullah Mohammad MOHIUDDIN Francisco M. Benavides Martinez Katja Saha Savarimuthu Soufiane ADJALI Pablo Zapata Sema Genel Karaosmanoglu Nanna Skau Zainab Al Khudairi "I express my sincere appreciation to our generous donors:" Panos Moumtzis The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency World Food Programme International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC UNICEF European Union Duncan Green Hugo Slim Jess Crombie Tom Kirk The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) #LeadershipTraining #InfluenceMatters #LeadershipDevelopment

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 "Leadership is not just about holding a position; it's about influencing others to drive meaningful change. Our upcoming training, "𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨" is designed to empower participants with the tools and strategies needed to lead with impact, inspire teams, and navigate challenges with confidence.💼🌍 Join us next week to take your leadership journey to the next level." Panos Moumtzis, Executive Director, GELI The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Duncan Green Hugo Slim Jess Crombie Tom Kirk Anna Williams #LeadershipMatters #InfluenceWithImpact

𝟐𝟏 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 By Ben Brearley Every team is a mix of unique individuals, each bringing their own strengths, challenges, and styles. To be an effective leader, you need to understand and adapt to these differences. 🧩 In this insightful article, Ben Brearley explores how to lead 21 different types of employees. Whether you're managing the visionary, the perfectionist, the quiet thinker, or the go-getter, this guide has practical advice for everyone! 💼✨ Dive in to discover actionable tips and transform the way you connect with your team.👇 #LeadershipMatters #TeamSuccess https://lnkd.in/d24mHBQn

𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 "A few years ago, a Gallup study of nearly 8,000 U.S. adults found that 50 percent of employees left their jobs "to get away from their manager to improve their overall life at some point in their career." We've all heard this song played like a broken record: People leave managers, not companies." Marcel Schwantes Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Whether you're already in a leadership role or aspiring to step into one, every great leader starts somewhere, and the path to greatness is one of continuous growth and learning. 🌟✨ Dive into this article to discover insights and inspiration for your leadership journey! 💡 #LeadershipDevelopment #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/eTJ-HDah

🎙️𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 | 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬✨ Meet Mariana Ariestyawati from Indonesia, who used her interpreting skills during a crisis to build trust with those her team needed to negotiate with. 🌏🤝 Her story reminds us how critical language and cultural understanding are in high-stakes situations. Starting her career in journalism, Mariana’s passion for humanitarian work grew, leading her to roles as an interpreter and teacher. Her journey highlights the power of communication and connection in fostering trust and finding solutions. 🎧 Tune in to hear Mariana’s inspiring story in this podcast episode! #HumanitarianWork #NegotiationSkills 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eeHyY6_9 via Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)

🌟 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 🌟 "𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎 𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡, 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.” – Robin Sharma As we step into the weekend, let’s reflect on how each of us can be a leader, whether it’s in our communities, teams, or personal lives. True leaders create ripples of change by empowering others and taking action when it matters most. Let’s take this weekend to recharge and come back ready to lead with courage, empathy, and vision. 💪✨ #LeadershipMatters #Inspiration #LeadWithPurpose

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 | 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 Great negotiators know the art of turning tough conversations into productive ones. It’s not just about what’s on the table, it’s about how you set the table! ✨ In this episode, Julia Paola García Zamora, Head of Mission at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Kabul, Afghanistan, shares brilliant strategies for: 👉 Choosing the right interlocutor 👉 Involving the most convincing team members 👉 Steering the discussion toward less controversial, more practical topics 🎯 Julia’s approach shines a light on #humanitarian stories from Frontline negotiators who tackle complex challenges with ingenuity and focus. Let’s learn from the best to make our conversations impactful! 🚀 #FrontlineNegotiators #LeadershipInsights #NegotiationSkills https://lnkd.in/eKAdT34T via Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦? 𝟏𝟖 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 🌍 Diverse Teams = Unique Insights! 💡 A business thrives when it meets customer needs, and that starts with a team rich in diverse perspectives. 🌟 But diversity comes with challenges, too. Without the right culture, differing views can lead to conflict. So, how can leaders foster open communication and team cohesion? 🤝 💡 C𝐡e𝐜k o𝐮t a𝐝v𝐢c𝐞 𝐟r𝐨m 1𝟖 𝐅o𝐫b𝐞s B𝐮s𝐢n𝐞s𝐬 𝐂o𝐮n𝐜i𝐥 𝐦e𝐦b𝐞r𝐬 𝐨n b𝐮i𝐥d𝐢n𝐠 𝐚n e𝐧v𝐢r𝐨n𝐦e𝐧t w𝐡e𝐫e e𝐯e𝐫y v𝐨i𝐜e i𝐬 𝐡e𝐚r𝐝 𝐚n𝐝 𝐯a𝐥u𝐞d. 👇 #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/ehGzZ_3u via Forbes

"𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑." William Plomer Creativity in leadership isn’t just about innovation, it’s about seeing connections where others see chaos. It empowers leaders to navigate challenges, inspire teams, and adapt to change with resilience and vision. In an ever-evolving world, creative leadership is the bridge between today’s problems and tomorrow’s solutions.