Six Tips for Coping with Uncertainty
As aid workers, we are accustomed to a large degree of uncertainty in our work. Will that procurement ever show up? Will our local partner implement the training fully? Will drought destroy this ye...
6 Huhti 202016min
BONUS: What's Happening with Aid for Aid Workers?
This episode is a bit different from the norm, and is for those of you interested in how Aid for Aid Workers will be evolving over the next year or two. In this episode you'll learn: Next phase of ...
31 Maalis 202021min
Leaving a Leadership Legacy - A Story of Inspiration
We can all use a little inspiration these days, especially during what my husband calls the "infodemic" - that is, the bombardment of craziness on the news and social media. I could not think of a be...
30 Maalis 202037min
How You Should Communicate During a Crisis
Whether you're a Regional Director, Country Director, Procurement Manager or Project Manager, if you supervise someone you have a responsibility to communicate with them properly during a crisis. Unf...
23 Maalis 202015min
Attract Great Staff to Your Team by Doing This
As you may know, hiring your dream candidate goes way beyond just an interview. If you're looking for a candidate that will fit your team not only technically but also in terms of values, this episod...
16 Maalis 202010min
Three Common Misbehaviors During Meetings and How to Address Them
We all know those behaviors that annoy us during meetings. Like when someone comes in late, or interrupts others, or when everyone is on their phone instead of listening. Whether the behavior is fro...
9 Maalis 202014min
Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Regional Emergency Advisor
As aid workers we all strive for the sometimes elusive "work-life balance." It can certainly be tricky, with competing priorities at work and emergencies which need responding. I chose today's guest...
2 Maalis 202029min
Importance of Self-Commitments and How You Could be Sabotaging Your Own Success
Most of us like to think we keep our commitments to ourselves. Like when you tell yourself "today I am going to finish that budget" or "I am going to go running later." But what happens when someone...
24 Helmi 202017min
