{"id":414,"date":"2018-01-05T10:47:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T10:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/iigl-wp\/?p=414"},"modified":"2018-01-05T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-05T10:47:21","slug":"newsletter-issue-138-june-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/05\/newsletter-issue-138-june-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter &#8211; Issue #138* June 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>International Institute For Global Leadership<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-283\" src=\"http:\/\/global-leadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/newsletter-International-institute-for-global-leadership-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/newsletter-International-institute-for-global-leadership-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/newsletter-International-institute-for-global-leadership.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Issue #138* June 2013<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> www.global-leadership.com<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Asheville, NC. USA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Guest Editorial<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Living Consciously<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By: Anthony Ayoade (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ayoade180164@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Knowing enhances self-evolution. I discovered that my inability to live consciously in the past had been caused by ignorance. The more I have a better understanding and new interpretation of spiritual issues which hitherto had not been so clear to me, the more I know the right things to do. The ideas in this book are making me to see more than the obvious; they have transformed my thoughts, beliefs, and emotions to give me a new perspective and shape of my world. Now, I see every creation in a new light. I was not created by accident but for a purpose, so it is my duty to spread the good news of love to the world in my words and actions. I used to cast people out of my life when they didn\u2019t meet my standard, now, I have to work to motivate these companions and foster their greater understanding. I have made up my mind to exercise true fraternity and cooperation with all people I relate with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The visible rules the invisible, according to one of the ideas I gained in this book. People are being misled by negative forces. Energy of peace can be emitted with strong will to counter any negative attack. I have to consciously pray every single day for leaders and people in every area of life all over the world to make wise decisions. There is chaos everywhere in the world because people do not have inner peace. Praying, and confessing positive words make one transmit positive energies. It is important to have the awareness that we can use the emission of energies defensively to address the forces of darkness in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To the ordinary minds, the existence of extra-physical consciousnesses may seem unreal but conscious minds know that out- of- body experience enhances a profound expansion of the consciousness. If troubled minds have such a reference, the world would become a better place to live. Better thoughts are produced and directed, emotions are controlled, and better choices will be made and destinies will be ordained. Any process that gives 50% of extra-physical lucidity makes a lasting impression in the mind, inevitably generating changes in the person\u2019s lifestyle, personal habits, social and religious activities, and even sleeping and eating habits. It is important for me to make use of these ideas in my life and use them to positively influence others in my words and actions. It is equally important for me to make others have this awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My logical reasoning in the past had supported the fact that it is not reasonable to attribute negativities to the paranormal and evil forces; however, it had been revealed that the invisible directs the visible. It makes me realize that the war against poverty, diseases, ignorance, backwardness, violence, bad leadership in the world is basically mental, and freedom can only come when everyone understands the power of thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Once the source of a problem is identified, it is half-solved. It is my lot to give enlightenment to those who are still ignorant to empower their thoughts and beliefs to create a new external life for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(This editorial was part of Anthony\u2019s Level Four assessment of the book, Projections of Consciousness).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>What Our Students Are Saying<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Solomon Teshome (Ethiopia)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Ye_selemon@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I dare to say that what I have learned since I joined IIGL is indeed a lot. But I have tried to summarize some of the benefits of the program as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first thing is that because of IIGL I got to realize that having definiteness of purpose is the starting point for great accomplishment. I recognized that having a definite purpose in life is a basis for all kinds of success. While living for years in this planet, I dare to day that I haven&#8217;t had a clear purpose which I die for it. As a result, I have experienced a number of inconsistencies in my work as well as in my professional life. It was common for me to give up the effort I have exerted if I got stacked or faced challenges. I would lose my hope simply. But now, as a result of this program, I have come to know that having definiteness of purpose is indispensible to do great work. Because of this I have got back to my inner self where I am listening to my calling that God gave me to accomplish it while living in this planet. Though it is not as clear as I want, currently I am getting to realize my definite purpose. I hope through time the vision would be clear.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The other thing I got to realize is that having definiteness of purpose by itself is not a sufficient condition by to do great things. So, it has to be supported by living by faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While reading some of the books, they have reminded of me those fears I have experienced in my life. Their root cause was nothing but the lack of faith in my inherent potential. I have learnt that the fear of failure is something that could be conquered; I am taking bold actions in faith whenever I get the opportunity. As far as the opportunity is in alignment with my purpose, now I don&#8217;t want to hold my self back from taking action on it. Now the habit I am coming to develop in this regard is very different. Since recently, when I encountered with fear, what I have read about faith has been clicked in my mind, and then immediately I took action by leaving aside the fear. Now I am developing such habit; in the future I hope fear would be no longer the reason that hinders me back from what I wish to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have learnt that through our human endowments of self-awareness, imagination, conscience and independent will, we become conscious of areas of weakness, areas for improvement, areas of talent that could be developed, areas that need to be changed or eliminated from our lives. Then, as we recognize and use our imagination and independent will to act on that awareness- making promises, setting goals, being true to them- we build the strength of character, the being, that makes possible every other positive thing in our lives. Given that, I am taking care of my first creation in my mind first. As everything is connected through invisible threads called energy, my though and action is not limited to myself. Rather it reaches to every person who lives everywhere in the world. Therefore, I have to use my invisible thought to visualize a better, safer, cleaner, more responsible, more loving and more peaceful world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have come to know that when I focus on my imagination on the way I wish to be, my conscious mind directs my subconscious mind to accept these new images. In this regard, reflective relearning is a technique that helps us have new picture of ourselves and turn our imagination on the way we want. As a result, I have begun to use reflective relearning to create a new image of myself, reprogramming my automatic creative mechanism to move forward to speak English language fluently. I am being trained myself in my new image by reminding myself several times a day that I am in the process of replacing my old habit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have learned that taking responsibility and initiative to do things for my own sake is vital, rather than waiting for some other person to do my work. No matter what the effort is small, I have to seize that opportunity and discharge my responsible to the maximum. Now I begun to appreciate every encounter in my life and tried to turn them around. Rather than blaming and pointing my figure on others, I have started to look for any task for which I have a total influence and begun to act upon them. Time to time I have come to expand my area of influences which take me forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I now understand that any failure or pain which I have experienced through out my life is the language through which nature speaks to me, pointing out mistakes. The program taught me that adversity breads opportunity, every setback carries with it an even greater opportunity, and every curse has a corresponding blessing. As a result, I have begun to assess the root cause of my failures of the past and started to tackle some of them.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> From my experience, there were times I focused only on my immediate problems and urgent demands while forgetting the possibilities and opportunities placed ahead of me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contrary to this, I would often overlook the opportunities at hand and wait for until the opportunities turned up. However, because of this program, I have learned to pay attention to anything I have at hand and at the same time for opportunities of the future. I have come to appreciating rather than complaining.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The other most important thing I have learned in the program is about rest. Our body and mind needs rest to rebuild themselves and get back what they have lost. It is through rest and relaxation both can recharge themselves. I want to become a well-balanced person therefore I usually make sure that my energy is recharged to the extent that my strength and vitality are developed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To sum up, I am becoming a person who emits positive energy, knows his core purpose, looks for the sunny side of life, sets goals for every aspects of life, and in general a person who elevate his life by conscious endeavor. Through a series of such disciplines- mental, emotional and moral and mental imagination- I begun to exercise my small, embryonic freedom until it grew larger and larger.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> What Our Students Are Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> by Lynne McTaggart ($11.92)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The book you hold in your hands is revolutionary, a groundbreaking exploration of the science of intention. Drawing on the findings of leading scientists from around the world,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The Intention Experiment demonstrates that thought is a thing that affects other things. It is also the first book to invite you, the reader, to take an active part in its original research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Using cutting-edge research conducted at Princeton,MIT, Stanford, and many other prestigious universities and laboratories, The Intention Experiment reveals that the universe is connected by a vast quantum energy field. Thought generates its own palpable energy, which you can use to improve your life and, when harnessed together with an interconnected group, to change the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Students In Action<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sayid Abdullaev (Kyrgyzstan) Participates at the UNESCO Summit in Thailand<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Said.abdullaev@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cKeep your dreams alive, as you are bound to them\u201d were opening<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> remarks of Dr. Amii Omara Otunnu to the group of 90 global young human<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> rights practitioners who were invited to participate at the UNESCO<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Chair\u2019s Asia Regional Forum in Mohidol University, Bangkok Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even through we come from different countries and diverse cultural<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> backgrounds; we share one mutual dream \u2013 the universal implementation<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> of human rights in every corner of the world. But we as young leaders<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> do not curtail ourselves only to dreaming, but each has dedicated our time, energy, and passions to turn this dream into a reality in our own communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aside from the extensive networking with peers, the forum has also<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> provided the opportunity to work closely with the adults who have<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> imparted their skills and expertise on various issues in the fields of<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> human rights, as well as, alerted us of the pitfalls of the past, and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> shared their recommendations on how we can unite our projects to<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> create activities on the global scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sayid\u2019s favorite part of the forum was the community service day<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> with the Burmese refugees in Bangkok. He shared: \u201cIt started with the presentation<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> from the local NGO called LPN that has exposed us to the grotesque but<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> real challenges of child trafficking and prostitution which is highly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> prevalent in Thailand, as well as, shared the action plan of how local<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> community is working to tackle this problem. After the presentation,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> we were divided into several groups, and were placed in local schools<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to work on variety of community service activities. My group has being<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> placed to decorate and transform the hut on the river to a classroom<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> for kids at the age of 7-10, as well as, do some gardening. It has<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> being a complete joy to work along with local community and create<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> friendship ties with students at the school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To amplify participation at the forum, they also created a<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> unique resolution, where they have shared the list of tangible<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> activities they are committed to organize. The resolution will be<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> distributed to the major UN offices and representatives of the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> respective governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Valuable Resources for Personal &amp; Planetary Transformation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Institute of HeartMath (IHM)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Heartmath.org<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Children in South Korean orphanages, combat veterans experiencing the trauma of war in medical facilities and preschoolers in Utah learning emotional skills are using HeartMath training and technology to transform their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They are among hundreds of thousands of people in more than 50 countries benefitting from the life-changing programs and services of the Institute of HeartMath, a nonprofit research and education organization whose mission is to create a better world. The institute helps people of all ages connect with the power and intelligence of their hearts and self-regulate emotions to reduce stress, rebalance and rejuvenate.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> People worldwide are practicing simple HeartMath techniques like Quick Coherence\u00ae and the Power of Neutral\u00ae to find more ease in stressful situations; students are participating in HeartMath learning programs like TestEdge\u00ae and HeartSmarts\u00ae to improve their academic performance and social and emotional skills; and children and adults are using the internationally acclaimed emWave\u00ae technology to de-stress, and build the emotional resilience needed for today\u2019s world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each day, thousands of visitors on our Web site take advantage of the institute\u2019s free services, which feature nearly 20 years of research and knowledge, practical self-assessment tools and solutions that work to improve their performance at home, school, work and play.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Since 1991, the institute\u2019s Research Center has made important scientific contributions related to stress, the power of positive emotions, heart-rhythm coherence and other areas, including the emerging fields of intuition and human energetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Congratulations Charles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rwanda National Coordinator, IIGL Treasurer and Graduate, Charles Kabera has been selected for the \u201cAustralia Awards \u2013 Africa Fellowships program in 2013. He has been selected for the Trade Policy, Analysis and Negotiation course, hosted by University of Adelaide and will be traveling to Australia in June. In the fall, he will travel to South Africa for the second semester of studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Institute for International Trade is one of the few institutions globally that specializes in the practical application of trade policy and trade agreements for poverty reduction and sustainable development outcomes. The Institute therefore focuses on the strengthening of trade negotiation skills in pursuit of national or regional development objectives. Based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, the Institute for International Trade, in partnership with the Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa and the University of Cape Town, will offer the following trade training programs in 2013, as part of the AusAID funded Australia Awards for Africa program: A Foundation Course to be delivered in Adelaide, Australia, in semester one and again in semester two; and a Specialized Modules component, to be delivered in Cape Town, South Africa also in both semesters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Meet Our New Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are please to welcome four new active students this month. They are from Cameroon\/USA, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Tanzania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kuma Emmanuel Fangyong (Cameroon\/USA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Born on June 20th 1983, at Boyo Division and in the North West Region of Cameroon, I am the Benjamin (last) in a family of three brothers and an only sister. I am presently a permanent citizen in the United States of America. I majored in English and a minor in Linguistics from the University of Buea, Cameroon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have always dreamt of being a civil right activist and as such I have been fully involved in politics in Cameroon while militating for the opposition parties. I believe in youth empowerment and that they should be given a chance to involve in major decision-making both at local and international levels. I have equally been an active member of the Students\u2019 Union (UBSU) which has played a vital role of compelling the school administration to implement good campus facilities for students. I have been involved and held positions in so many club activities and associations like Buea University Literary Association (BULSA), Faculty of Arts Faculty Students\u2019 Association (FAFSA), Boyo Students\u2019 Association (BOSTAS), SOS Students etc. most of which try to help alleviate students\u2019 status and rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am in the process of enrolling for a social work program which will broaden my scope in life and give me the opportunity to work with the oppressed and abused. With this, I will be able to champion the course for the socially oppressed and help them regain their rightful positions in the society. I will love to be a conflict mediator and be able to reach out to the international community in a bid to contribute my own quota to those who need aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I read and write poems, stories, novels and drama on contemporary issues, especially for the deprived of the societies. In my relaxation time, I love watching movies and series that deal with environmental issues. My favorite inspirational book is The Power of Positive Thinking. I watch and listen to music both traditional folklore, Makossa, Hip-Hop, R &amp; B, Jazz, Pop and Country music. I also follow current events in the society and analyze them with friends and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I love traveling and discovering new places especially legendary and touristic sites. Equally, since the saying goes that \u2018all play without work makes Jack a mere toy\u2019, I love to participate in sports like Athletics and football as my favorable pastime, which not only open my brain but make me keep fit. I love international games especially the Olympic Games and the FIFA football tournament which not only help to blend diversity in cultures but bridge the gap on racism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have two favorable quotes, which are:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> \u201cThough life treats you unfairly, never be sad for you never know who maybe in love with your smile.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cIn life there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My life\u2019s philosophy is borrowed from the John F. Kennedy who opines that; \u201cAsk not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If we work relentlessly without thinking that we are being treated unfairly and without always looking up to the government for help, we will have helped ourselves, thereby helping our societies and the international community develop positively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ismail Musa (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am a graduate of law from the Nigerian Premier University, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. I also hold a Barrister at Laws (B.L) degree from the Nigerian Law School and qualified to practice as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Immediately after my call to the Nigerian Bar in the year 2008 I was enlisted in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme and served the nation for a year as a State Counsel in the Directorate of Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice, Taraba State of Nigeria. During the period of the youth service scheme, I served as the Corps Coordinator of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria\/NYSC Community Development Group, a volunteer group that provides free legal aid for the indigents. I rendered free legal services to many prison inmates awaiting trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Through out my university education I was an ardent participant in extra-curricular activities. I was a member of the Moot Court and actively participated in various civil and criminal moot trials. As Chairman of Augustine Nnamani Chambers (Students moot law office), I pioneered the annual Justice Augustine Nnamami memorial lecture. I also served as the Coordinator of the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR), University of Ibadan Unit from the year 2003 to 2005. In 2005 I contested and won the Chairmanship seat of the Great Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, University of Ibadan. In the year 2006, I was appointed the Chairman of the Students Union Transition Committee, University of Ibadan to hold forth for the Students Union. I represented the students at the University Governing Council Retreat organized to prepare a new blueprint for the sustainable development of the University and frame a new mission and vision statement for the University. I was greatly commended by both the students and the management of the University for my exemplary role in steering the affairs of the Students Union during the crisis and transition period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I practiced as a criminal defense counsel and human rights advocate for a period of three years before I joined the service of my Alma mater, University of Ibadan in September, 2012. I currently work with the University of Ibadan as an Administrative Officer in the Undergraduate Admission Unit. My duty and responsibility at the University involve program guidance, admission screening and support for more than One Thousand local and international students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am a very devoted member of the Junior Chambers International (JCI) and a believer in the creed \u201cthat service to humanity is the best work of life\u201d. I am a recipient of the JCI 5 outstanding personality award for positive contribution to Students Unionism, Law Students Society (LSS) award of excellence and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall award of excellence. My dream is to build a successful career in law and become Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. My goal is to become an efficient and result oriented person with the objective of adding value to the society, grow up with the best possible mind through role modeling\/mentoring and making positive contributions to the international community at large.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am a crusader for democracy, social justice, rule of law and good governance. I have great interest in travels, tourism and community development. I have passion for learning and celebrating great people. I love epic movies, historical documentaries, Biographies Author biographies. I am happily married to my heartthrob, Rashidat Beninu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Teresa Maina (Rwanda)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have many interests: Public finance, Economic development, Economic policy, reading, psychology, travelling, and hiking. My dreams: I have always dreamt of helping people in society, being a force of influence towards shaping society, I have always being drawn to different subjects, but they were all where careers that allowed me to be in contact with people. I am currently a senior auditor at one of the big four financial firms in the world. I watch many movies and I don\u2019t have a favorite movie per se\u2019 I was born in a village in central province of Kenya. I studied in a public school up to the age of 7 where we studied for half a day. When I was seven years old my parent moved us to a study in a better private school 100 kilometers away from home. We lived with a house helps for most of the time and got to see our parents after about three months every year. Latter I moved to high school at the age of 13 in the Rift valley of Kenya about 200kilometters further away from home. I graduated and was admitted to Kenyatta University to study Bachelor of commerce majoring in finance and economics. I have had a deep rooted interest in public policy and economics and I found myself participating actively in Model of United nations, Presidents award Scheme and Aiesec. I have received a Gold award from My President, His Excellency Mwai Kibaki. My President is my role model he has done an amazing job for our country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After my University degree I was hired by an audit firm PKF east Africa where I worked for 2years. Latter I was hired at Ernst &amp; Young to work as a senior auditor. I have had a chance to travel a lot which is the one thing I love the most about my job. In 2010 I company known as a lunch investment group. I currently work and live in Rwanda and it\u2019s a great opportunity to work in a developing country, to work and experience new cultures. I love reading and my house is full of books. Am currently reading vulnerable families, vulnerable children. I have read books such as the secret; Have a little faith, 48 laws of power, the art of happiness and many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My story is long but over the years I have learned a lot, I stopped seeking validation, and I become successful at one thing, being me. I have learnt that in life you don\u2019t need seek for approval or validation from people, you don\u2019t have to be right, you don\u2019t have to get likes or comments, and you don\u2019t need acceptance. You need wisdom, facts, breaking news, new knowledge, healthy mature unassuming debates and hopefully you will make a few good quality friends. It\u2019s been said that, what the superior man seeks in himself is what the small man seeks in others. I don\u2019t need anyone to put me on a pedestal, I don\u2019t need praise, I don\u2019t need validation or approval, Knowing who I am and my weakness is great, it has enabled me to live a very fulfilling life, has increased my faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I don&#8217;t know what to say except I&#8217;d be delighted to be given this opportunity, I&#8217;ve always dreamed of an opportunity like this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jestina Kimbesa (Tanzania)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My name is Jestina Japhet Kimbesa, born the second from a mother of five. I was born in East Usambara Mountains 29 years I go, grew and school in two different regions in Tanzania. I got my primary and secondary education in east Usambara and later moved to Dar es Salaam the largest city in Tanzania for high school and college; I graduated college in November 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I can describe myself as sincerely ambitious, attractive and funny. Quiet and introverted, self reflective, but still a good conversationalist, genuine care and concern for people. I also believe in the individuality of human beings, the autonomy that we are all borne with, I accept individuals generally, as I believe that people can work on each others personality and character, and compliment each others&#8217; weak spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am from a family of five children of the same mother, but two of us share same father, my junior is a boy, I love him as he is my best friend although we used to fight when we were young. I and my brother grew up in our father\u2019s house, after divorce my mother was remarried to another man where she had three more children. I am a single parent of 10 years daughter who was born just after my high school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am fond of watching movies and series based on true stories, Ashton Kutcher is my favorite actor, Julia Roberts is the actress I admire most, I also love reading motivational books; Robert T. Kiyosaki with his Rich Dad Poor Dad, Rich Dad&#8217;s Cashflow Quadrant, books has inspired me to thrive for the best in life. Another book that inspired me is Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men, One Message by Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I also love sports, both in secondary school and college time I was in school netball team, I love music, I can sing and I enjoy dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My leadership journey started in early years when I was in secondary school when I was selected to be Head prefect of self-reliance portfolio at St. Mary\u2019s Mazinde Juu Girls Secondary School my roles were to coordinate all of school projects and overseer of the activities done by the students regarding the school projects. In College all of my three years spent there I was in leadership team, in first year I was appointed to be Class Representative in Students Assembly my roles were to represent all issues regarding my class to the assembly, attend the assembly meeting on behalf of my class. I was the intermediary for communication between Lecturers, students and course coordinators &amp; tutors. I also represented my class in the College students \u2018disciplinary committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In my second year I was selected to be the Principal Secretary for Disciplinary committee in Students\u2019 organization government cabinet. In third year I had three positions, I was the deputy minister for accommodation and campus affairs where I was responsible for campus affairs in terms of cleanliness of classroom, cafeterias and all collage surroundings. Safe and clean hostels for students\u2019 accommodation, also I was overseeing the security of students and their properties while in campus. Same year I was a member of International students organization (AIESEC) where I was the local chapter vice president projects. As the overseer of projects portfolio, I was responsible for coaching and facilitating sales training to project team members, managing project sponsors contacts\u2019 database and keeping them informed on the progress of the project. Writing concept paper, proposal and report for all local chapter projects, projects planning, budgeting, managing the implementation project\u2019s structure and organizing fundraising activities for the project, coordinating national and local chapter events, conferences and projects launch events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Furthermore I am a bit involved in politics, during my final year in college 2010, I was the chair of CCM Women Union (UWT) at Institute of Finance Management CCM branch; CCM is Tanzania\u2019s ruling party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In my school life apart from studies also I had time for extra curricular activities, In AIESEC Tanzania (The international students\u2019 organization where I was a member), I was attached to projects portfolio. As the first Vice president Projects, I managed to run ICT and Answers Solutions &amp; Knowledge about HIV\/AIDS projects to high school students and Microfinance &amp; Entrepreneurship project to Tanzanian youths that are out of school; also managed to raise fund for the project that impacted 500 Tanzanian youths. MFE was awarded the best project of the year 2009\/2010.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Furthermore during my tenure, I was able to enter into partnership with an organization which contributed more than any other company in the history of AIESEC in Tanzania, impacted more than 500 youths in Dar es Salaam. And as a result the project was awarded the best project of the year 2009\/2010. Also I was in a support team that planned and organized students career fair 2010 that attracted 24 companies and more than 5000 university students, as team member I managed to bring two companies to sponsor the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After my studies in I got job at the British Council as Project coordinator, where I coordinated three different projects, and lately in October 2012 I joined Department for International Development Tanzania as Program Assistant where I support 8 different education, water and health projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Always I have been ambitious person as I see I have many goals to achieve in life; there are some that I have accomplished which is to work to respectable international organization, still working in others. In few months I want to start my masters degree which I hope will take me to PhD, just after completing masters in international development. My biggest dream and goal is to be the motivational speaker, where I live I see and meet people who needs to be motivated in order to make changes in their lives and community at large. I feel like I should take to people and help my community and nation at large.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I love travelling and wondering the world, in my life I haven\u2019t travelled out of Africa but I have travelled to east and southern African countries. Being out of my country has taught me that when you go to new places, you learn new things, meet new people and expand network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visionary Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Student Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We had 17 students from 10 countries complete a total of 24 books in May. These students were from Cameroon\/USA, Cote D\u2019Ivoire, Dominican Republican, Ethiopia, Ghana, Italy, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Tanzania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kuma Emmanuel Fangyong (Cameroon\/USA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sokona Christelle Kon\u00e9 (Cote D\u2019Ivoire)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Johnson Mompoint (Dominican Republic)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Keys to Success<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ziyad Rube Abdule (Ethiopia)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Long Walk to Freedom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dennis Korbla Amego Penu (Ghana)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* The Law of Attraction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rosette Mutesi (Italy)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Giant Steps<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ocheja Linus Lawrence (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Real Magic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ismail Musa (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Paul Young Nwakuma (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Giant Steps<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kennedy J. Offor (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* The Invisible Path to Success<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Oyewumi Olaoluwa Samuel (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* The Law of Attraction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Goal Setting 101<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Okorie Eusebius Tobechukwu (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Keys to Success<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* The New Dynamics of Winning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Placide Kibogo (Rwanda)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Teresa Maina (Rwanda)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mustapha Klah (Sierra Leone)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Maximum Achievement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jestina Kimbesa (Tanzania)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reactivated Students<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rosette Mutesi (Italy)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Graduates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dennis Korbla Amego Penu (Ghana) Level Two<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Paul Young Nwakuma (Nigeria) Level One<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Mustapha Klah (Sierra Leone) Level Two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Statistics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>New Enrollments<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4 in May<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 28 enrolled in 2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Book Assessments<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">in May<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 113 in 2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Books Shipped<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 3 in May<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 61 in 2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cost of books<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> $50.46 May<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> $1,199.20 in 2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>You Make It Possible<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deb Silver (Israel)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Edmee DiPauli (UK)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Deb Rosen (USA\/WI)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> David Banner (USA\/WI)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Janis Thayer (USA.NC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Lynne Murguia (USA\/AZ)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Charles Betterton (USA\/AZ)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Corine Wilson (USA.FL)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Lily Ann (USA\/GA)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Naomi Stauber (USA\/ME)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> John Hornecker (USA\/NC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Wanda Gail Campbell (USA\/AL)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> DM Tilley (USA\/AL)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Michael Lightweaver (USA\/NC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Janae &amp; Barry Weinhold (USA\/NC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Mollie Rosen (USA\/WI)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Heidi Stewart (USA\/NC)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Joyce Tamori (USA\/HI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Make A Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dream Team 22<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> In January 2009 we launched a new idea which blends two previous endeavors: The Master Mind Group and the 22 Experiment. We are calling this Dream Team 22 and our goal is to have 220 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 \u2013 especially our students, who live in countries with economies in which this amount can be equal to a weeks\u2019 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 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Will you 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 seconds a day to help us hold the vision, contact Deb for details: drosen2@wi.rr.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to PO Box 18909, Asheville, NC. 28814, 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Newsletter Archive: <a href=\"http:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/newsletter-archives\/\">Click Here to view archived issues of the Global Leadership News<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Institute For Global Leadership Issue #138* June 2013 www.global-leadership.com Asheville, NC. USA &nbsp; &nbsp; Guest Editorial Living Consciously By: Anthony Ayoade (Nigeria) Ayoade180164@yahoo.com Knowing enhances self-evolution. 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