Leadership

"Great leadership is defined by the willingness and courage to take risks and fail…" — Rachel Lloyd

Rayah Levy ON Leadership

Director & CEO, ArtéQuesta

Q: Networking leads to collaborations and partnerships. What do you think is the recipe for a successful partnership?

A: For a successful partnership, I think the key is to share similar values and a common mission. As a mission-based business, we look for others who genuinely have a strong value system. When you share similar values, it is much easier to stay on track and complete big projects successfully. Another major key is to have genuine respect for the other ... READ MORE »

Lindsey Wilner ON Leadership

Artist/ Managing Partner , TumericALIVE

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: Vision, strength, and humility. READ MORE »

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Nancy Lublin ON Leadership

CEO, DoSomething.org

Q: Who is a leader that you have great respect for and why?

A: My hero is Nelson Mandela. I can’t think of another example of such selfless leadership. He was imprisoned for 27 years and then forgave his captors—not because of religious beliefs or a promise of salvation, but because it was the right thing to do for his country. READ MORE »

Sara Holoubek ON Leadership

CEO, Luminary Labs

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: Humility, compassion and a good gut instinct. READ MORE »

Osi Mizrahi ON Leadership

Director, Serve the flow

Q: Who is a leader that you have great respect for and why?

A: I really admired Mother Teresa with all her compassion and deep devotion to humanity. As she once said: “Let us be very sincere with each other and have the courage to accept each other as we are. Do not be preoccupied with each other's failures; rather, find the good in each other, for each one of us is created in ... READ MORE »

Rosetta Stander ON Leadership

Executive Director, Zimele Community

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: I see leadership as a process. On this journey, one must be open to embrace the lows and the highs. Leadership is about integrity; your staff and peers must trust you at all times. Leadership is about passion; you must live, breath, eat and sleep your mission. Leadership is also about focus; know where you are going and stay the ... READ MORE »