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Remodeling English language education in Costa Rica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

One inspiring teacher forever changed the way that Alex viewed education, and he received a scholarship to continue taking courses on teaching English. His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community.

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Inspiring energy efficiency in Bolivia and avoiding corruption

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. Educating against waste management. From there, they founded EnerGea.

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Why being selfish is a good thing

Entrepreneurs' Organization

An energy-draining leadership flaw. It turns out, though, that being a safe and selfless self often drained my energy, creativity and productivity. Putting everyone else’s needs before mine turned out to be an easily executed but less-than-clever leadership flaw. It also got in the way of me doing my job. Here’s why.

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What makes a good leader: Insight from YLAI Fellows

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, 2020, YLAI Network members joined a conversation with nine YLAI Fellowship alumni from a variety of countries and specialties on the YLAI Network Facebook page to discuss what leadership and integrity means to them. How can you apply these ideas to your style of leadership?

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Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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Leadership Training Like No Other

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO’s Regional Leadership Academies (RLA) are offered across the globe and provide EO member leaders insights and education under the guidance of world-class facilitators. RLA focuses on leading in diversity, recognizing that leadership is about leading diverse teams from multiple countries, races, cultures, languages and styles.

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Sustainability Q&A with the world’s first net-carbon neutral merchandiser

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We also reclaim 100% of our business emissions and the emissions created by our sales by building clean solar energy in dirtiest parts of the US energy grid. . For me the service component of leadership is deeply personal too. decisions regarding our choice of product materials, packaging, shipping practices, etc.