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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International Institute For Global Leadership\"\"<\/strong><\/span>
\n Issue #280 *April 2025<\/strong><\/span>
\n www.global-leadership.com<\/strong><\/span>
\n Asheville, NC USA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Guest Editorial<\/span>
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Return to the Garden\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Deb Rosen (USA\/WI)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Drosen2@wi.rr.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a link on the IIGL website; global-leadership.com called \u201cReturn to the Garden;\u201d it features IIGL key contributors who have passed away over the past 12 years.\u00a0 I would like to share a short introduction of each one of them because each of them played a critical role in the formation and continued development of IIGL:<\/span><\/p>\n

Helen Baker (USA\/SC) who passed in 2012 was the first IIGL Board Secretary.\u00a0 I recall Helen purchasing a printer for Michael as one of her first IIGL donations!\u00a0 She was a very active Mentor, Contributor and was influential in helping IIGL receive accreditation as a nonprofit!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gillian Kean (England) passed suddenly in 2013 and was an IIGL Board Vice President and Contributor.\u00a0 Gillian was a citizen of the World and had many connections globally!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was very involved in Middle East peace efforts and had a special interest in Bosnia.\u00a0 Gillian was part of the original IIGL vision council.\u00a0 She was often sent on \u201cassignments\u201d to facilitate World Peace!<\/span><\/p>\n

Julie Loosbrock (USA\/WI) passed in 2016 and was a key IIGL Mentor and Contributor.\u00a0 As part of her legacy she donated an endowment which is still being utilized in a long term savings account.\u00a0 Julie loved mentoring and found great joy in coaching many of our IIGL graduates and current Board leaders including Charles Kabera (Rwanda) and Lynda Eze (Nigeria\/USA).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Corine Wilson (USA\/FL) passed in 2017 and was our first IIGL Board President.\u00a0 Corine was also a Mentor, Contributor and part of the Vision Council.\u00a0 She was actively involved with many human rights organizations especially those focused on African American equality.\u00a0 When Corine spoke, everyone listened!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lynne Murguia (USA\/AZ) passed in 2022 and served as IIGL Treasurer and Finance Committee chair for many years.\u00a0 She was the top IIGL Contributor and also mentored many students.\u00a0 If it wasn\u2019t for Lynne\u2019s dedication and financial contributions; IIGL most likely wouldn\u2019t exist today.\u00a0 Her legacy will long be remembered!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each of these women personally touched and mentored me as well as so many of our students and graduates!\u00a0 Please join me by offering them eternal gratitude!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Others Are Saying<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Why IIGL?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Kelechi (Nigeria\/UK)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kelsmic22@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

IIGL is like a suitcase I carry along with me where ever I go to. The lessons and memories will last me a lifetime.\u00a0 I am very grateful for coming across the Institute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When I think of IIGL, I think of a family around the world.\u00a0 I am deeply delighted to be involved in the transformative work going on in IIGL!\u00a0 I have grown profoundly both personally and socially as a result of the vital information I get through the program and hence with a full chest, I endorse IIGL!<\/span><\/p>\n

(Michael is a Level Five student and the Board Recording Secretary). <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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What are Students are Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Coaching, Mentoring and Managing (Ebook)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Inspire Employees; Don’t \u201cBoss\u201d Them! This book offers hundreds of practical, easy-to-learn techniques every manager can use to coach employees to become more productive, positive, inspired and effective. Filled with real-world advice and management-changing exercises, this manual shows how to get the most from employees in today’s era of downsizing, layoffs, buyouts and mergers. Managers will develop the attitude, the skills, and the strategies to become more like a coach and less like a boss. They will also learn:- How to instill team visio; Five insights of high performance coaches; Ten tools for building a solid team foundation; \u00a0Eight hurdles to performing the coaching role; \u00a0A checklist for responding to team troubles; \u00a0Five ways to quiet complaints and much, much more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students\/Graduates In Action<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

President Emeritus Leads Vision for Change Effort!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

IIGL President Emeritus and Graduate Vivian Muciri (Kenya); muciri.vivian@gmail.com shared:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRecently at Maranjau prison, we celebrated the release of Millionare back to the community. When Law intersects with reality, the complexities of the accused come into focus. In certain situations, it’s evident that when people enter survival mode, their primal instincts take over, revealing their capacity for wrongdoing and highlighting potential criminal tendencies. Transitioning an individual from mere survival to a space where they can truly live allows them to thrive. This shift fosters a desire to be good, do good, and become good. With the right support,\u00a0transformation becomes possible, so approach with patience and understanding rather than haste in judgment.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vivian is the Founder and Director of the Vision for Change Foundation in Kenya.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Valuable Resources for Personal and Planetary Transformation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AGRA
\n<\/strong><\/span>Agra.org
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span>AGRA is a proudly African-lead institution focused on scaling agricultural innovations that help smallholder farmers towards increased incomes, better livelihoods and improve food security.\u00a0 They understand that African famers need uniquely African solutions to the environmental and agricultural challengers they face, enabling them to sustainably boost production and gain access to rapidly growing agricultural markets.\u00a0 In short; AGRA\u2019s mission is to transform the lives of smallholder farmers from that of a solitary struggle for survival to a business that thrives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Help IIGL Recruit New Students!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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!\u00a0 Thank you to those who have referred others!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IIGL Book Sales Continue…\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The IIGL Board of Directors shared that the IIGL book, \u201cCreating Your Path Through Leadership\u201d book sales continue to provide a Royalty payment to IIGL each month. It has also helped new potential donors understand more about IIGL!\u00a0 The book is available both on Kindle and in Paperback on Amazon.com!\u00a0 Check it out!\u00a0\u00a0 Here’s the link:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1\u2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meet Our New Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We had 1 new student this month<\/span><\/p>\n

Shem Manoti Nyakundi (Kenya) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I was born and raised in Kisii hills, I am a third born in a family of six, 2 girls and 4 boys, coming from a humble background, even going to school was an issue.\u00a0 We could not afford school fees, my parents had to struggle to make both ends meet, being peasant farmers with limited resources we had to help them in farm work, they had planted coffee and tea, every morning we could pluck coffee before going to school and tea.\u00a0 We had different days of doing the job; there was a day for coffee and a day for tea. After finishing my college I couldn’t get a job and I decided that I have to do something. I started selling ground nuts on the streets and coffee.\u00a0 It was a moving business especially during cold weather and in the evening, I had to have the spirit of saving. I had enough money that made me start a small hotel selling same coffees, mandazi, groundnut and main food.\u00a0 I had a good relationship with my clients and fortunately one of my clients became my wife. I knew her through my business and she could volunteer on serving clients and the rest is history we are blessed with three children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To view complete profiles,\u00a0Click Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We had 6 students from 4 countries complete a total of 13 books in March. These students were from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.<\/span><\/p>\n

Francis Maundu (Kenya)<\/span><\/p>\n

* The Biography of Nelson Mandela<\/span><\/p>\n

Shem Nyakundi (Kenya)<\/span><\/p>\n

* As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadiq Rita Salamat (Nigeria)<\/span><\/p>\n

* Awaken the Giant Within<\/span><\/p>\n

Mduduzi Mirimi (South Africa)<\/span><\/p>\n

* Success through PMA<\/span><\/p>\n

Mwesigwa Enock Joseph\u00a0(Uganda) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

* The 5 Minute Rule<\/span><\/p>\n

* The Rules of Work \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Okot Stephen (Uganda)<\/span><\/p>\n

* A Practical Guide to Design Thinking<\/span><\/p>\n

* Business Model Generation<\/span><\/p>\n

* Coaching, Managing and Mentoring<\/span><\/p>\n

* Creative Problem-Solving by Courseware, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n

* Entrepreneurial Leadership:\u00a0Fundamentals<\/span><\/p>\n

* The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following students have completed one or more levels of study this month<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen Okot (Uganda) completed Level Six<\/span><\/p>\n

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Statistics<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

New Enrollments<\/strong><\/span>
\n3 enrolled in March<\/span>
\n11 enrolled in 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Assessments<\/strong><\/span>
\n13 in March<\/span><\/p>\n

40 in 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Books Shipped <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4 in March<\/span><\/p>\n

4 in 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of Books<\/strong><\/span>
\n$73.20 in March<\/span><\/p>\n

$73.20 in 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

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You Make It Possible<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Deb Silver (Israel)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lynne Murguia (USA\/AZ) In Blessed Memory<\/span><\/p>\n

John Hornecker (USA\/NC)<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Lightweaver (USA\/NC)<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathleen Oweegon (USA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lynda Eze (USA\/TX)<\/span><\/p>\n

Deb Rosen (USA\/WI)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make A Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dream Team 22<\/span><\/p>\n

Please join Dream Team 22 as our goal is to have 22 people contributing $22 per month.\u00a0 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 2025!<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 To make the $22 a month commitment or a one time donation, click the link below.\u00a0 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:\u00a0 drosen2@wi.rr.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to IIGL, 11537 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To Contribute By Paypal, go to www.paypal.com<\/a> and make donation to iigl.globalleadership@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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To Contribute By Credit Card, go to global-leadership.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International Institute For Global Leadership Issue #280 *April 2025 www.global-leadership.com Asheville, NC USA             Guest Editorial Return to the Garden\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deb Rosen (USA\/WI) Drosen2@wi.rr.com There is a link on the IIGL website; global-leadership.com called \u201cReturn Read More …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5836"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5837,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5836\/revisions\/5837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}