Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2016
It’s a new year – 2016. The hardest thing as a leader of teams is to know when it is time to “hire above” your existing team and when it’s time to let your team members try to develop into the next role. Developing trusting relationships with peers is critical. 2016 is going to be a tough year.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.
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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
AUGUST 19, 2020
The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It She was just focused on doing the work. It was a culture shock,” she states.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
JUNE 7, 2019
Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Do you think your mindset has anything to do with your success? Absolutely!
Dream It
MARCH 1, 2019
Companies that want to develop digital health products and connected devices have to comply with regulations like HIPAA in the US and PIPEDA in Canada in order to work with patients’ healthcare data.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
OCTOBER 21, 2021
2016 YLAI Fellow Liziane Dranka Silva has realized the necessity of marketing and rebranding to expand and specify the target clientele of her company. . Entrepreneurs are discovering new and innovative ways to reach their target audience and express their mission, through their branding.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.
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