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The Benefit of Self-Paced Learning

Oluwatosin Adeosun (Nigeria)

innovativedcrown@gmail.com

I recently received this email from Oluwatosin Adeosun (Nigeria); a Level Six student that needed to stop his studies in 2022!  One of the benefits of IIGL is it is self paced so some students do stop and start for different reasons!   

 

Dear Deb,

I trust this email finds you well. It has been quite some time, and I must commend your unwavering passion and coordinated efforts in promoting the IIGL vision. Well done! Over the past two years, I have been relatively quiet in my engagement with IIGL activities. In 2022, I transitioned from Manufacturing to Human Resources, embarking on a new journey that has been both challenging and rewarding. I have dedicated the last three years to settling into my role, acquiring relevant knowledge, and advancing my career.

I am delighted to share that this period has brought significant progress in my professional life. In my current role, I have been privileged to support leaders within my organization in developing their leadership competencies. The organization has invested heavily in my growth, equipping me with the knowledge and certifications necessary to excel. I am truly excited to see how this role aligns with my dreams, enabling me to make a positive impact on my family, colleagues, and loved ones.

Reflecting on this journey, I must acknowledge the instrumental role IIGL has played in shaping my personal and professional growth. The knowledge and insights I gained through the program have been invaluable. I am deeply grateful to IIGL and its leadership for the foundation they provided.

As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself counting my blessings, with IIGL standing out as a platform that prepared me for the life I live today. Although I have yet to complete my IIGL studies, I am hopeful and excited to resume my learning journey soon and work towards completing Levels 6 and 7.

Thank you for your dedication to raising global leaders and for everything you do for the IIGL family. I look forward to reconnecting more actively with IIGL in the near future.

Kind regards,

Oluwatosin Adeosun

 

What Others Are Saying

 

Why IIGL?

Anthony Ayoade (Nigeria)

Ayoade180164@yahoo.com

Hello, I’m Anthony Ayoade, a proud alumni and graduate of the International Institute For Global Leadership.  The transformative experience at IIGL ignited my passion for personal growth and development, inspiring me to champion holistic well-being; nurturing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual facets. 

Through my studies, I gained valuable insights into the seven dimensions of human greatness: intuition, imagination, initiative, inquiry, integrity, and meaningful interactions. This foundational knowledge sparked my enthusiasm for crafting impactful content.  I now leverage LinkedIn as a platform to share my thoughts and connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a community that prioritizes continuous learning and self-improvement. 

 

(This was one of the 2024 testimonials posted on Greatnonprofits.org)

 

What are Students are Reading

How to Win every Argument (Ebook)

In the second edition of this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie builds upon his guide to using and indeed abusing logic in order to win arguments. By including new chapters on how to win arguments in writing, in the pub, with a friend, on Facebook and in 140 characters (on Twitter), Pirie provides the complete guide to triumphing in altercations ranging from the everyday to the downright serious. He identifies with devastating examples all the most common fallacies popularly used in argument. We all like to think of ourselves as clear-headed and logical but all readers will find in this books’ fallacies of which they themselves are guilty. The author shows you how to simultaneously strengthen your own thinking and identify the weaknesses in other people arguments.

Students/Graduates In Action

 

Congratulations Noeline on your latest Milestone!

Recently, IIGL Graduate and Former Board President Noeline Kirabo (Uganda); hello@noelinekirabo.com shared:
“This weekend, I was honored to receive my second Doctorate from the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship in Switzerland, majoring in Business Administration. But that’s not all; I was also awarded a gold medal for being outstanding! When I earned my first Doctorate, many assumed that was the pinnacle. But as I’ve always believed, every mountain top is merely the start of a new journey. Pursuit fuels progress, and there’s no limit to what we can achieve if we keep pushing ourselves to unlock our deepest potential. Introducing the newest Prof in town! Here’s to even bigger and better beginnings ahead. Remember, without a sense of pursuit, we lose the motivation to discover, evolve, and embrace change; the only constant in life. So, here’s to scaling more mountains, embracing new challenges, and never settling for less than our best!”

 

Valuable Resources for Personal and Planetary Transformation

Global Institute Against Slavery and Genocide

Giasag.org

A nonprofit organization focused on the research and prevention of genocide and slave trade!  Their work is focused on robust evidence-based research; a vast network of connections; leaders worldwide and a highly dedicated team! Their services include:

Empowering vulnerable communities to become economically strong.

Collaborate with organizations and companies to find solutions toward humane labor practices.

Use innovative ideas to contribute to a self-sufficient world.

 

News

Annual IIGL Holiday Book Drive

During this holiday season, give the gift of life-changing education to young adults in developing countries. A donation of only $22 will send 1 book to an IIGL leader-in-training. As a reminder, The International Institute For Global Leadership (IIGL) is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit offering a tuition-free leadership education program to young adults in Africa, Asia and other areas of the world. Please view our website, www.global-leadership.com to learn about our student’s transformative experiences and projects. IIGL is seeking 25 new donations prior to 2025! Contributions are welcome throughout December. Go to DONATE NOW on the IIGL home page to make your donation. Feel free to send Deb Rosen a check endorsed to IIGL or make a donation via Paypal at iigl.globalleadership@gmail.com. Thank you, stay safe and enjoy your holiday season!

 

Join the “IIGL Book Challenge” October 1, 2024 – Dec 30, 2024 

Recently the IIGL Board of Directors co-created the following project:

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!

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

There was 1 new student this month.

Sharon Shiko (Kenya)

I am a business lady selling, selling second hand clothes at a place called Gikomba in Kenya Nairobi city, I joined college and did tailoring and dress making.  After finishing my course, I didn’t get employed tried to look for a job but it was hard to get one, I wanted to start my own dressing making firm but it was expensive for me to acquire the required capital to purchase those machines and I ended up starting selling second had clothes which I have sold for the last 25 years. 

To view complete profiles, Click Here

 

Student Progress

 We had 7 students from 4 countries complete a total of 11 books in November. These students were from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

 

Francis Maundu (Kenya)

* How to Win every Argument

Sharon Shiko (Kenya)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Anastasia Elebiju (Nigeria)

* Boundaries

* You are a Bad Ass

Sadiq Rita Salamat (Nigeria)

* How to Win Friends and Influence People

Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)

* Success through a Positive Mental Attitude

Okot Stephen (Uganda)

* Crucial Conversations

* Emotional Intelligence

* How to Win every Argument

Bernard Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe)

* Unlimited Power

 

The following students have completed one or more levels of study this month

Bernard Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe) completed Level Two

     

Statistics

New Enrollments
2 enrolled in November
44 enrolled in 2024

Book Assessments
11 in November

199 in 2024

Books Shipped

0 in November

8 in 2024

Cost of Books
$0 in November

$122.10 in 2024

  

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)

Kathleen Oweegon (USA/OR)

Deanna Nelson (USA/WI)

Deb Rosen (USA/WI)

 

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 2024!

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