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187. Humility-Based Leadership Unlocking a Global Impact - Lola Adedokun
187. Humility-Based Leadership Unlocking a Global Impact - Lola Adedokun
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Meet Lola. She's the director of the African Health Institute and the Program Director for Child Well-Being at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. She is a powerhouse of ideas, experiences, and knowledge with a passion for closing the inequitable gaps we are all too aware of in our communities and across Africa. Today's chat centers on data, humility, and listening. We're also talking through leadership in this new era and making data-driven decisions for good. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSLola’s story and journey to where she is today (2:00)An overview of programs Lola works with at Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and their impact (3:50)New pathways to leadership (particularly for leaders of color, young people, and community organizers!) (13:00)Making data-driven decisions (15:00)An example of leveraging data for deeper impact (20:00)How nonprofit leaders can use their voice to partner with policymakers to advocate for systems that are adaptive, learning and are built to respond quickly to the needs of the people it is meant to serve (26:00)Meeting the moment today (28:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Lola’s life (34:00)Lola’s One Good Thing: Have a great glass of water and take a walk outside. (37:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/187The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic’s Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today ? Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Oct 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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