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Guest Editorial

The Annual IIGL Book Challenge Starts August 1!

Lynda Eze (Nigeria/USA)

Uniqueuju91@gmail.com

 

Recently the IIGL Board of Directors announced the annual student incentive effort led by President and Graduate Lynda Eze (Nigeria/USA):

“Are you ready to dive back into reading, gain knowledge, and get inspired? The IIGL Book Challenge is here to reignite your love for Reading and give you a chance to win part of our $100 prize! Whether you’re an active student or a prospective one, this challenge is designed for You!”

 

How to Participate and Register: 

Are you new to IIGL? Apply to join and start reading two selected books. Are you already an active student? Continue your journey with one more book or complete a level of study! 

Read and Reflect: Read the designated books, then submit an inspiring assessment of each. Submit: Email your assessments to the IIGL director at dro…@wi.rr.com 

What Can You Win?

5 lucky winners will receive $20 each! Winners are chosen by ballot at the end of the round. 

Who Can Join?

Students worldwide, 18+, who become or remain active with IIGL.

Incentives & Recognition:
Winners will not only receive a cash prize but also get featured in IIGL’s newsletter and across social media!

Challenge Dates:
August 1 – November 30, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn, and win! Jump in today and be part of the IIGL Book Challenge!

 

What Others Are Saying

Why IIGL?

Wanda Gail Campbell (USA/AL)

revwandagail@gmail.com

I just want to share a recent joyous experience. It is a true story about synchronicity and manifestation. Twenty-five Mandela Fellow representing 15 African countries are visiting our state of Alabama, USA for the month of July.  I am a Citizen Diplomat with a not-for-profit organization, Global Ties Alabama (GTA). GTA, in collaboration with our city’s A&M University, made their visit possible.  I was honored and excited to be invited to lunch for only 2 hours with the entire group to simultaneously celebrate their visit and our Independence Day holiday. I was inspired to offer my one copy of the IIGL Leadership book but as a free raffle.

Personal conversations were limited by sheer numbers so I was able to connect personally with only a few. The last one I conversed with was Anne Marie Micomyiza Uwamwezi, a young woman from Rwanda.  She was very enthusiastic about IIGL and asked several questions after I shared that I once served as President of the Board with IIGL. She specifically wanted her younger brother to be aware of the free program. As the drawing began everyone took out their tickets Anne Marie said out loud; “I’m going to with this!” It was truly exciting when her number was called.   Josie, the GTA  intern who handled the drawing, had to call the number twice to confirm to her that she actually did win. Everyone applauded and the photo documented we were all smiles.

And just an aside, I, being Southern born and bred in the USA, got to make cornbread for the entire group. I am so happy for the opportunity to serve globally once again.

Your friend in loving Global Service!

 

What our Students are Reading

High Performance Habits ($10.99)

Twenty years ago, Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions:
1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term?
2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey?
3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most?

Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this inspirational book is about. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now.

 

Students/Graduates In Action

South African IIGL Student Shares Next Steps!

Level One Student Mduduzi Adrian Mirimi (South Africa); mirimiadrian@gmail.com recently shared: 

“I’m updating you on my journey, which all of you have had a huge impact. My life has never been the same since joining IIGL.

Under your guidance, I have since found my passion for creating music and healing frequencies. Which I have started a YouTube channel with a focus on using sound for healing. Since making a hypnosis project with Michael, I delved deeper into sound design, thus learning to create frequencies which offer healing at a subconscious level.

Within the next 2 months I am making the move from South Africa to Poland for my Bsc In Nursing program, furthering my journey as a healer and my goal is to make my creative abilities my primary source of income. Your assistance in promoting my channel would be greatly appreciated. Only if you think my content would benefit people around you. Whether it’s the IIGL Community or family and friends, each subscribe takes me closer to my goal.

Link to my channel is below:

https://youtube.com/@zen-geya?si=-WJyESH7uVuEBnMT

 

Once Again, thanks for all you have done for me!”

Valuable Resources for Personal and Planetary Transformation

Water

Water.org

Below is the vision for the organization:

“We believe water is the way to break the cycle of poverty, to protect and save lives, and to make bright futures possible. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to all. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective. As we look to the future, we are optimistic about the transformational change we can make towards our vision of safe water and sanitation for all. Together, we will achieve our vision by continuing to unlock more funding and remove the barriers that stand between people in need and lasting access to safe water and sanitation. We are working to unlock the flow of $20 billion in capital to transform the lives of 200 million people with safe water or sanitation by 2030.”

 

News

Save the Dates!

IIGL President and Graduate Lynda Eze (Nigeria/USA) and Vice President and Graduate Udeme Idem (Nigeria/USA) will be presenting a Master’s Class called “Rising above Limits” on August 2, 2025!  It will be available on the IIGL You Tube channel as well afterwards!  Email Deb for more details! 

IIGL will be hosting an online Summit featuring IIGL Graduate and former IIGL President Dr. Noeline Kirabo (Uganda) on October 18, 2025!  Look for additional details soon! 

 

Help IIGL Recruit New Students!

Feel free to share this newsletter or just this poster with your friends, family, co-workers and colleagues to help IIGL continue to grow and flourish globally!  Thank you to those who have referred others! 

 

IIGL Book Sales Continue…   

The IIGL Board of Directors shared that the IIGL book, “Creating Your Path Through Leadership” book sales continue to provide a Royalty payment to IIGL each month. It has also helped new potential donors understand more about IIGL!  The book is available both on Kindle and in Paperback on Amazon.com!  Check it out!   Here’s the link:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1… 

 

Meet Our New Students

We had 3 new students this month.

Elvis Kenanda (Kenya)

I’m from a middle-class family of  Kisii. Nobody comes in this world, without the support of family and friends. Actually, whatever you will be, it is just because of your family. My father is a respectable businessman in our community. My mother is a farmer. They both love their occupation. That’s I have learned from my parents the value of time, honesty, hard work and commitment to the purpose. We are three brothers and sisters. Being the eldest I am the most liable from my brothers and sisters. I wanted to guide and take care of my other siblings. Reading is my passion.
Victor Okoliko (Nigeria)

I am a highly motivated and results-driven Logistics Lead with six years of experience optimizing supply chain operations with proven ability to manage teams. I hold a BSc in biochemistry from Kogi State University and I am a logistics lead with Coca Cola Hellenic bottling company. I am a father which to me is the biggest role showing my kids the way to be happy and appreciate little things while going for gold.

Rwot Omiya Isaac (Uganda)

I am a mission-focused Agri-preneur and social impact advocate dedicated to empowering women and youth through inclusive, sustainable development. My work lies at the intersection of gender equity, climate-smart agriculture, and entrepreneurship particularly within rural and underserved communities in Uganda.With hands-on experience in gender-responsive agricultural training, digital and financial literacy, and community-based capacity building, I focus on practical solutions that uplift marginalized voices and promote long-term resilience.

 

To view complete profiles, Click Here

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Student Progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

We had 8 students from 6 countries complete a total of 11 books in July. These students were from Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda.

 

Elvis Kenanda (Kenya)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Francis Maundu (Kenya)

* This Child shall be Great

Mohammed M. Sannoh (Liberia)

* Goal Mapping

Nadia Echchiki (Morocco)

* Success through a Positive Mental Attitude

Udofia Ekemini Victor (Nigeria)

* How to Win Friends and Influence People

Okoliko Victor Simeon (Nigeria)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Erasmus Rwinkesha (Rwanda)

* The Biography of Nelson Mandela

Rwot Omiya Isaac (Uganda)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

 

Statistics

New Enrollments
15 enrolled in July
35 enrolled in 2025

Book Assessments
11 in July

96 in 2025

Books Shipped

0 in July

4 in 2025

Cost of Books
$0 in July

$73.20 in 2025

 

You Make It Possible

We extend a special thanks to the following individuals and/or organizations who contributed to IIGL last month. Your ongoing support makes this work possible.

Deb Silver (Israel)

Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ) In Blessed Memory

John Hornecker (USA/NC)

Michael Lightweaver (USA/NC)

Lynda Eze (USA/TX)

Deb Rosen (USA/WI)

Kathleen Oweegon (USA)

 

Make A Difference

Dream Team 22

Please join Dream Team 22 as our goal is to have 22 people contributing $22 per month.  We understand that money is energy and that to sustain and build IIGL we need a lot of people pouring their energy into this endeavor on a regular basis. We also know that not everyone can afford to commit $22 a month – especially our students, who live in countries with economies in which this amount can be equal to a weeks’ salary. So we are offering two options for those who wish to become a part of the Dream Team. One can commit to a $22 a month contribution or to spending 22 seconds each day holding the vision of IIGL becoming financially sustainable by the end of 2025!

 

Please join the Dream Team and help us create an energetic foundation to support the transformational work of IIGL! You can really make a difference in the world by making a modest contribution of time or money.  To make the $22 a month commitment or a one time donation, click the link below.  To become a member of the Dream Team 22 by committing 22 second a day to help us hold the vision, contact Deb for details:  drosen2@wi.rr.com

 

Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to IIGL, 11537 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI  53092 USA. Contributions may also be made by credit card by clicking the link below. Contributions are tax deductible under the 501 (c) 3 tax code of the United States Internal Revenue Service.

 

To Contribute By Paypal, go to www.paypal.com and make donation to iigl.globalleadership@gmail.com

 

To Contribute By Credit Card, go to global-leadership.com