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No food, medical supplies or water have been allowed to enter Gaza since March 2nd and tomorrow marks two months of the total blockade of border crossings. Ghada Alhaddad, Gaza Media & Communications Officer with Oxfam International who is based in der el balah in central gaza.

In this episode of Trumanitarian, recorded on the sidelines of the Center for Humanitarian Leadership Conference in Doha, host Lars Peter Nissen sits down with two sector heavyweights: Sofía Sprechmann, former Secretary General of CARE International, and Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International. Together, they confront some of the humanitarian sector's most uncomfortable truths.The aid sector is full of elephants—entrenched power dynamics, outdated models of partnership, performative reform, and organizations that may simply be too big to change. This conversation takes those challenges head by examining the Pledge for Change, a joint commitment by major INGOs to decolonize aid through equitable partnerships, ethical storytelling, and systemic transformation.But the discussion also goes deeper—into the contradictions of leading large organizations while trying to dismantle the very systems that sustain them.

Send us a textBrenda Mofya is the Head of New York office with Oxfam International. She is an international development practitioner, with a background in advocating for gender justice, climate change policies, and civic space representation, particularly reflecting the voices of the Global South.In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Brenda reflects on her experiences gained from her career in advocacy and development. Their talking points include;- The importance of bringing the experiences and perspectives of affected communities into UN discussions and decision-making processes.- The disparate dominance of Global North agendas in UN discussions, which often marginalizes the voices and issues relevant to the Global South.- The importance of ongoing engagement and accountability between African leaders and their citizens to foster meaningful change.- The significance of documenting and sharing the stories of African women, as their experiences are pivotal for collective understanding and empowerment.==This series of conversations with women in African philanthropy was recorded on the sidelines of the African Women Writers retreat that took place at the Wits Rural Facility in Limpopo, South Africa, and hosted by CAPSI's Adɔyɛ Programme and Nawi Afrifem Collective. Adɔyɛ is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of African women in philanthropy while creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration.Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3#podcast #philanthropy

Show Notes In this conversation, Simon and Amitabh discuss the current state of the world characterized by a polycrisis, primarily driven by neoliberalism. They explore the implications of this crisis on civil society, the role of the left, and the importance of grassroots movements. The dialogue emphasizes the need for emotional engagement in advocacy and the potential for change through collective action and solidarity. Key Reflections We are facing a polycrisis that is a manifestation of neoliberalism. The current crisis is the biggest since World War II. Neoliberalism has shed its humane pretenses. The left has become too centrist and lacks radicalism. Grassroots movements are essential for systemic change. Civil society must focus on holding power accountable. Emotional engagement is crucial in advocacy work. Generational divides exist but are not the only factor in activism. International aid needs to be reimagined for effective collaboration. There is a growing quest for freedom and justice worldwide. Keywords polycrisis, neoliberalism, left politics, civil society, grassroots movements, international aid, activism, generational perspectives, emotional engagement, human dignity Brief Bio Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International, is a global civil society leader with decades of experience in human rights, economic inequalities, governance, and social justice. Previously CEO of Oxfam India, he has held leadership roles in CIVICUS, Navsarjan, and Yuva. He serves on several global boards, including the Global Fund for Community Foundation and the Norwegian Human Rights Fund. Before Oxfam, he was Executive Director of the National Foundation for India and co-chaired the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, a network of over 11,000 civil society organizations. His work focuses on democracy, philanthropy, and citizen participation.

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, while the number of the world's poor has barely changed over the last quarter-century, a top anti-poverty group reported in January. Oxfam International, in its latest assessment of global inequality timed for an annual gathering of elites in Switzerland, also predicts at least five trillionaires will crop up over the next decade—a year after forecasting that one would appear over that span. The sharp-edged report came as the World Economic Forum in January hosted some 3,000 people including business executives, government and civic group leaders, academics, and others at its annual meeting in Davos. “It's not about one specific individual. It's the economic system that we have created where the billionaires are now pretty much being able to shape economic policies, social policies, which eventually gives them more and more profit,” said Amitabh Behar, executive director of Oxfam International. Oxfam said billionaire wealth grew by $2 trillion last year, or roughly $5.7 billion a day, three times faster than in 2023. The number of billionaires rose by 204 to 2,769, and the 10 richest men saw their wealth rise nearly $100 million a day on average, it said. Citing World Bank data, the group pointed to lingering poverty, saying the number of people living on less than $6.85 per day has “barely changed” since 1990. Oxfam used Forbes' Real-Time Billionaire List as of end-November for data on the ultra-rich. Despite the growing gap between the über-rich and the poor, the annual Davos confab that formally began on January 20 appeared set to focus this year as much as ever on making money and doing deals, with strongman leaders on the rise in some Western countries and progressive causes like diversity and climate change waning in the business world. The continued rise of artificial intelligence as a tool for businesses to reap greater efficiencies was a central theme in Davos again this year, despite worries in many sectors that it could upend many white-collar jobs and displace workers in an array of industries. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Nearly a decade ago, nations worldwide committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the first goal focused on ending poverty in all its forms by 2030. Whilst some progress has been made, we remain well off track to reach this ambitious target. Poverty reduction has stalled, whilst a new report by Oxfam – launched during the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos – highlights how rising inequality is being driven by today's colonial economic system. It finds billionaire wealth rose three times faster in 2024 than in 2023, and most of this is taken – not earned. What's driving these worrying trends? Are policy-makers addressing the root causes, or are systemic issues being overlooked? And what must be done to shift the course, especially amidst rising global uncertainties that could reshape international cooperation? GuestsSara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI GlobalAnthony Kamande, Inequality and Policy Research Advisor, Oxfam International. Anthony was also one of the key authors of Oxfam's annual inequality report this year.Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, Chair, Pledge for Change on Decolonising Aid and former Secretary General, CARE InternationalKevin Watkins, Distinguished Fellow and former Executive Director, ODI Global. Kevin has long been a key voice on education, development finance, and the need for equitable public policy.Related resourcesRethinking policy for a new era of poverty (Event video, ODI Global)Takers Not Makers: The unjust poverty and unearned wealth of colonialism (Report, Oxfam International)SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs)Financing the fight against poverty and hunger - mobilising resources for a sustainable development goal reset (Report, ODI Global)What does poverty really mean today? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global)

Read the transcript and notes for this episode on our website. It's National Mentoring Month, and Abbie Fink and Adrian McIntyre talk about the transformative power of mentoring and its impact on their personal lives and professional careers. They discuss the essence of mentorship, emphasizing the importance of both giving and receiving guidance. They reflect on their own experiences with mentors, highlighting how these relationships can profoundly impact one's career trajectory, and they share anecdotes that illustrate how mentors have guided them by teaching them not just what to think, but how to think. Adrian reflects on key moments in his work in the Middle East and Africa, including his experiences with renowned journalist Christopher Dickey and his work with humanitarian policy and advocacy experts at Oxfam International. Abbie points out how mentoring can often unfold unexpectedly, deriving immense value from curiosity and active participation that benefits both mentors and mentees. She also touches on the evolving landscape of networking and the need for authentic, meaningful conversations in mentorship. Ultimately, Abbie and Adrian point out that mentoring is a two-way street, where both parties can learn and grow from each other, fostering lasting relationships that extend beyond formal interactions.Key Takeaways Mentorship doesn't need to be a formal arrangement; the best relationships often develop organically through shared experiences and mutual learning. Both mentors and mentees can benefit, as the exchange of knowledge and perspectives sparks growth and insight for all involved. Constructive feedback is crucial, providing real-time learning and application opportunities beyond theoretical knowledge. Expressing gratitude for the guidance can solidify your relationship with a mentor and encourage continued interaction and mutual support. Follow the podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow Copper State of Mind in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app. We publish new episodes every other Friday. Just pick your preferred podcast player from this link, open the app, and click the button to “Follow” the show: https://www.copperstateofmind.show/listen Need to hire a PR firm? We demystify the process and give you some helpful advice in Episode 19: "How to Hire a Public Relations Agency in Arizona: Insider Tips for Executives and Marketing Directors" Copper State of Mind is a project of HMA Public Relations, a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm in Phoenix. The show is recorded and produced by the team at Speed of Story, a B2B communications firm, and distributed by PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Arizona. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like the PRGN Presents podcast, hosted by Abbie Fink, featuring conversations about PR, marketing, and communications with members of the Public Relations Global Network, "the world's local public relations agency.”

Oxfam's annual inequality report shows the rapid acceleration of wealth accumulation by the world's richest in 2024, as 44 percent of the world continues to live in poverty. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Charles Pellegrin speaks with Oxfam International's Executive Director Amitabh Behar at the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Jennifer Garvey Berger: Changing on the Job Jennifer Garvey Berger is cofounder and CEO of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves executives and teams in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Her clients include Google, Microsoft, Novartis, Wikipedia, and Oxfam International. She is the author of four leadership books, including now in it's second edition, Changing on the Job: How Leaders Become Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World*. We often think about feedback as something we give to someone else. What if, in addition to that, feedback is an opportunity for both parties to learn and grow. In this conversation, Jennifer and I explore how this can open a door to some of the best leadership work we do. Key Points If we view feedback as only giving our truth to someone else, we've missed a huge opportunity for growth. Start by separating what happened from the interpretation of what happened. Asking Get curious about your own response: what made you react so strongly? Talk it out. You have to welcome someone else into your thinking if you're going to really learn. Invite in how the other person sees the situation. Consider saying, “I'm really interested in what this looked like from your perspective.” The process of unwinding what you hear is the good work of leadership and some the best work you can do. Build a solution together. Resources Mentioned Changing on the Job: How Leaders Become Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World* by Jennifer Garvey Berger Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) How to Give Feedback, with Russ Laraway (episode 583) How to Lead Better Through Complexity, with Jennifer Garvey Berger (episode 613) Production Credit Coaching for Leaders is edited by Andrew Kroeger. Production support is provided by Sierra Priest. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

For the last quarter-century our politicians have enrolled us into useless climate agendas around the world. Trillions of dollars wasted, with absolutely nothing to show for it. Nearly 40% of the climate finance funds that have been distributed by the World Bank over the last seven years are unaccounted for due to poor record keeping, according to a new report from Oxfam International. That's up to $41 billion that is untraceable. With Trump back behind the wheel, it seems the climate change fearmongering days are numbered. Guest: Marc Morano - ClimateDepot.comSponsors:My PillowWww.mypillow.com/johnPromo code ‘John' for max savings on all products!Freedom2ohttps://www.freedom2o.com/johnPromo code 'john' at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the last quarter-century our politicians have enrolled us into useless climate agendas around the world. Trillions of dollars wasted, with absolutely nothing to show for it. Nearly 40% of the climate finance funds that have been distributed by the World Bank over the last seven years are unaccounted for due to poor record keeping, according to a new report from Oxfam International. That's up to $41 billion that is untraceable. With Trump back behind the wheel, it seems the climate change fearmongering days are numbered. Guest: Marc Morano - ClimateDepot.comSponsors:My PillowWww.mypillow.com/johnPromo code ‘John' for max savings on all products!Freedom2ohttps://www.freedom2o.com/johnPromo code 'john' at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rose Maruru is the co-founder and CEO of EPIC-Africa. She is a seasoned global development expert with close to 30 years of experience.Rose has held several management and leadership roles in various organizations across the world. She served as the Director for Operations at Trust Africa, Senegal, a Partnership Advisor at Oxfam International, UK, a Civil Society Engagement Consultant at the African Development Bank, Côte d'Ivoire, a Bids and Proposal Manager at Population Council, USA, and a Program Manager for Save the Children/USA, working across Egypt, The Gambia, and the USA. She also served as an Advisor for the Coalition for Children's Rights in Yemen.Rose is a board member of the Firelight Foundation and The Accelerator Project. She is also a member of the WINGS steering committee on enabling environment and serves on the editorial board of Alliance Magazine.

The Israeli government continues to impose strict restrictions on the movement of aid into Gaza. The complex bureaucratic process and changing Standard Operating Procedures result in food and medical supplies nearing expiration before entry. Meat and vegetables are frequently denied at key crossings. Gaza is the most dangerous place in the world for an aid worker – almost 300 have been killed since October 7, with many claiming some of these deaths occurred as a result of direct targeting.Hampering the provision of aid is a part of the genocidal campaign of Israel against not just Gaza but all Palestinians. And despite this, aid workers continue to fight to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.My guest today is Bushra Khalidi, the Occupied Territory Lead for Oxfam International, based in Ramallah. 

In this episode with Anna Kim, we discuss some principles around doing fieldwork with respect, especially in settings and populations with low economic resources. Our conversation focuses on how we approach such places and people in ways that declutter our cultural assumptions and appreciate them in their own terms, or closer to that, thus potentially generating more appropriate and impactful insights.   Anna Kim is an Associate Professor in Management for Sustainability and Peter Brojde Faculty Scholar in Entrepreneurship at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. She holds a Ph.D. in management studies from the University of Cambridge. Before her academic career, Anna worked for Oxfam International and other international development agencies. Her research interests include organizing for sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and linguistic inclusiveness in organizations. She has explored such topics through ethnographic and qualitative studies in various places, many characterized by resource constraints. These include tea and coffee producer organizations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nepal, as well as start-ups in post-industrial Detroit.   Further information Koo, E. J. & Kim, A. (2024) "Linguistic Inclusiveness in Organizations: A Russophone Bank in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan.” Academy of Management Journal, doi: 10.5465/amj.2020.1226. Kim, S. & Kim, A. (2022) "Going viral or growing like an oak tree? Towards sustainable local development through entrepreneurship." Academy of Management Journal, 65 (5): 1709–1746. Kim, A., Bansal, P., & Haugh, H. (2019) “No time like the present: How a present time perspective can foster sustainable development.” Academy of Management Journal, 62 (2): 607–634.

Simply trying to avoid or remove uncertainty and complexity from the lives of our young people (and our own) just isn't a viable strategy anymore! So what do we do instead? How might we intentionally build our adaptive capacity to thrive in the face of these dynamics? Dr. Glenda Eoyang works with public and private organizations to help them thrive in the face of overwhelming complexity and uncertainty. She is a pioneer in the field of human systems dynamics (HSD), which she founded. Through Human Systems Dynamic Institute, Glenda uses her Models and Methods to help others see patterns in the chaos that surrounds them, understand the patterns in simple and powerful ways, and take practical steps to shift chaos into order. Her clients include Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oxfam International, Canada School of Public Service, Cargill, Fraser Health Authority (BC), and Roche/Genentech. Glenda's latest book, with co-author Royce Holladay, is Adaptive Action: Leveraging Uncertainty in Your Organization (Stanford University Press, April 2013). https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=21971 You can find out more about the Human Systems Dynamics Institute here: https://www.hsdinstitute.org/index.html Social Links LinkedIn: @glenda-eoyang - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenda-eoyang-795786/

In this episode, I speak to Leo Skyner, CFO of Oxfam International and we discusses his transition to the charity sector and his motivation for remaining in the sector. Leo also talks about his roles as a trustee and co-founder of a community interest company (C.I.C.) and shares insights on the evolving role of finance in the charity sector and the challenges of stakeholder management. He highlights the significant changes in the funding landscape and the ongoing conversation about decolonization in global aid and development. We talk about Leo's C.I.C., Out for Cricket - a CIC that focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusion in cricket, the reason for the structure chosen (C.I.C. not charity), and their biggest challenge. Listen to the episode to hear the advice Leo has for C.I.C. founders and those starting a career in the charity sector.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe role of finance in the charity sector has evolved to be seen as a partner and enabler rather than just a support service.The conversation about decolonization in global aid and development is a significant and ongoing topic.Distilling key messages and focusing on the most important issues is crucial in finance presentations. BEST MOMENTS"… there's a difference between trustees and management. Trustees should be on the balcony and the management should be on the dance floor..""There's always a five-minute answer. There's a five-hour answer. There's a five-week answer. And you need to work out which of the answers you think is worth giving.""There's less money in the system and greater conditionality on what you can do with it."EPISODE RESOURCESConnect with Leo https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-skyner-29116ba2/Out4Cricket https://out4cricket.org.uk/about-ushttps://shelterbox.org/about//ABOUT YOUR HOSTAishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice – BAnC Services which focuses primarily on serving non-profits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the non-profit sector.With her podcast, Aishat shares practical insights and expertise to streamline financial management for non-profits; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit's mission.Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management.Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.ukCONNECTInstagramTikTok

Our guest this week on the pod is Sarah Sterling.  Sarah is the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship for SOCAP, which brings together social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation leaders, government leaders and more for live and digital experiences.  The goal is to accelerate the movement to a more just and sustainable economy. She has worked with and trained international organizations and accelerators such as Mercy Corps, Oxfam International, Village Capital, Swiss EP and Agora Partnerships. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: SOCAP site WarriorSage Executive Black Belt training Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship site Outliers book #opendoorclimate on LinkedIn Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

In this episode, Melissa Pitotti and Nasra Ismail have a candid conversation about navigating transitions, power dynamics, and the principles of localization in the humanitarian sector. They share personal anecdotes and insights into their professional journeys, discussing the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. From experiencing shifts in power dynamics to embracing localization as a personal and professional practice, they delve into the complexities of working in the humanitarian field and the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors. Join them as they explore the intersection of personal and professional growth, which could be helpful for anyone navigating career transitions or seeking to create meaningful change in their communities.BackgroundNasra Ismail is Alight's newly appointed U.S. Enterprise Executive Director, where she leads a team to build and expand welcoming communities for newcomers to the United States. With a career spanning two decades, Nasra's journey has taken her across the globe, from leading public policy in Washington D.C. to delivering humanitarian aid in East Africa and shaping social justice movement strategy in philanthropy for the past three years. As a first-generation immigrant, Nasra champions interconnected communities founded on principles of equity and inclusion, all working towards a shared future. Nasra has held leadership roles at organizations including the U.S Millennium Challenge Corporation, Care US, Oxfam International, Co-Impact, and GivingTuesday. Her unique blend of experiences in humanitarian, public, and philanthropic sectors all reflect her core values, which were enriched by her personal displacement journey from Somalia. In this episode, Melissa and Nasrareflect on their professional journeys, highlighting the transitions they've experienced and the lessons learneddiscuss the impact of power dynamics on relationships and professional interactions, sharing personal experiences of navigating shifts in powershare insights into the principles of localization and its significance in empowering local communities to drive change and participate fully in humanitarian effortsexplore the intersection of personal and professional values, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's purpose with their workoffer encouragement and advice for individuals navigating career transitions or seeking to create positive change in their communitiesdiscuss the role of community support and collaboration in fostering personal and professional growth, highlighting the value of mutual aid and solidarityMelissa's conclusionCommunity is the #1 thing you need when navigating a values-aligned career transition in the humanitarian sector.Resources mentionedNasra Ismail's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/nasraismailNasra Ismail's X (Twitter) profile: @NAS_ismsNasra is the U.S. Enterprise Executive Director of Alight, and you can learn more about Alight at: https://wearealight.org/ Their previous podcast conversation can be found here: https://changemakingwomen.com/guest-series-embodying-change-4-nasra-ismail-director-of-the-somalia-ngo-consortium/ 

Amitabh Behar currently holds the position of Executive Director (interim) at Oxfam International, specializing in addressing economic and gender disparities and promoting citizen engagement. Before assuming this role, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Oxfam India.

The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said in its annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos. Oxfam, which for years has been trying to highlight the growing disparities between the super-rich and the bulk of the global population during the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, reckons the gap has been “supercharged” since the coronavirus pandemic. The group said the fortunes of the five richest men — Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault and his family of luxury company LVMH, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and investment guru Warren Buffett — have spiked by 114% in real terms since 2020, when the world was reeling from the pandemic. Oxfam's interim executive director said the report showed that the world is entering a “decade of division.” “We have the top five billionaires, they have doubled their wealth. On the other hand, almost 5 billion people have become poorer,” Amitabh Behar said in an interview in Davos, Switzerland, where the forum's annual meeting took place. “Very soon, Oxfam predicts that we will have a trillionaire within a decade,” Behar said, referring to a person who has a thousand billion dollars. “Whereas to fight poverty, we need more than 200 years.” Currently, Musk is the richest man on the planet, with a personal fortune of just under $250 billion, according to Oxfam, which used figures from Forbes. By contrast, the organization said nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns. With Brazil hosting this year's Group of 20 summit of leading industrial and developing nations, it was a “good time for Oxfam to raise awareness” about inequalities, said Max Lawson, Oxfam's head of inequality policy. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has put issues that concern the developing world at the heart of the G20 agenda. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

What happens to democracy when inequality of power and money skyrockets? In this episode, we are joined by Amitabh Behar, the Executive Director of Oxfam International, a leading global civil society organization dedicated to reducing inequality and mitigating poverty. With global inequality on the rise, and the 2024 Election Superyear underway, this episode explores how  inequality, democracy and elections are connected. We examine the crucial role of civil society, and discuss the space for policy makers to implement inequality reducing policies. Links to referenced reports and surveys:  Oxfam International's ineuqality report, “Inequality Inc”  Interlinkages study on SDG 16 – goal of peace, justice and strong institutions – and SDG 10 – the goal of reduced inequalities, by UNDP and The German Development Institute  UNDP Survey on space for policy makers to enact inequality reducing policy measures. 

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Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Research Associate at Oxfam International, Anthony Kamande about their new report. The world's five richest men have increased their combined fortune from $405 billion in March 2020 to $869 billion in November 2023, according to Oxfam. A report by the charity highlighted the soaring wealth of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, LVMH boss Bernard Arnault and family, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, and veteran investor Warren Buffett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-poverty group, Oxfam International's latest report points to a widening gap of inequality between the haves and have nots. This as five of the richest men having more than doubled their fortunes to nearly 860-billion-dollars since 2020, while five-billion people have become poorer. The report comes as some of the world's most influential people and business elites gather for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos Switzerland. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Professor Jannie Rossouw, a visiting Professor at the Wits Business School

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Jan. 16 at 7 a.m. CT: Former President Donald Trump has won Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming in second. Trump's victory on Monday night gives him a strong start in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as the contest moves to New Hampshire, which votes in eight days. And DeSantis' runner-up finish over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley gives him a badly needed dose of momentum. With an estimated 10% of ballots remaining to be counted, DeSantis leads Haley by approximately 2,300 votes, or about 2 percentage points. With votes reported in all but one of Iowa's 99 counties, Haley isn't doing well enough anywhere to catch DeSantis, based on the number of outstanding votes. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dangerously cold temperatures are affecting much of the Rockies, Great Plains and Midwest, with wind chills below minus 30 degrees being recorded in many parts of the central U.S. More than 85,000 U.S. homes and businesses were without power early Tuesday, the bulk of them in Oregon after widespread outages that started Saturday. Classes were canceled Tuesday for students in Portland and other major cities including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas, across New England and in the Washington, D.C., region. The storms and frigid temperatures affected everything from air travel to NFL playoffs games to Iowa's presidential caucuses, and were also the cause of several deaths around the country. JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts and other weaponry from a ship bound for Yemen's Houthi rebels in a raid last week that saw two of its commandos go missing. That's according to a U.S. military statement Tuesday. The raid marks the latest seizure by the U.S. Navy and its allies of weapon shipments bound for the rebels who have launched a series of attacks now threatening global trade in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The seized missile components included types likely used in those attacks. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A trio of shows, led by the HBO drama “Succession,” have dominated the 75th Emmy Awards. “Succession" won six awards, including best drama series. FX's “The Bear” won best comedy and won several acting honors, while the Netflix limited series “Beef” won five trophies at Monday's ceremony. “Beef” stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong made history for Asian American performers, while Quinta Brunson's win for comedy was the first for a female Black actor in more than 40 years. The Emmys celebrated its 75th edition with numerous cast reunions and nostalgic cues throughout the night, with host Anthony Anderson and his mother keeping the show moving briskly toward an on-time ending. Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. His exit comes after finishing a distant fourth in Iowa's caucuses, behind Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. Ramaswamy had previously called Trump the “best president of the 21st century” even as he tried to convince Republican voters that they should opt for “fresh legs” and “take our America First agenda to the next level.” The wealthy political outsider also modeled his own bid after Trump's 2016 run. His decision to drop out is the latest confirmation that the former president still dominates Republican politics. The NFL Divisional playoffs are set for next weekend after the Bills and Buccaneers, Bill Belichick interviews with the Falcons, and Draymond Green returns for the Warriors.  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams has entered the NFL draft. The Heisman Trophy winner is leaving USC after two prolific seasons. Williams is widely considered the favorite to be the No. 1 selection in the draft, which begins April 25. ATLANTA (AP) — Communities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events on Monday took on an overtly political turn. In Atlanta, Liz Cheney spoke at the the annual commemorative service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King served as pastor. The former U.S. Representative who served on the U.S. House Committee that investigated the Jan. 6 insurrection, had especially harsh words for Trump. She referred to him only as “a former president” and said he “threatens the foundations of our nation and everything Dr. King persevered to save.” Iranian sniper rifles. AK-47s from China and Russia. North Korean-built rocket-propelled grenades. Anti-tank rockets secretly cobbled together in Gaza An Associated Press analysis of more than 150 videos and photos taken in the three months of combat since Hamas launched its Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel shows the militant group has amassed a patchwork arsenal from around the world – much of it smuggled past a 17-year blockade aimed at stopping just such a buildup. Hamas declined to discuss who has been providing its weapons or how they were snuck into Gaza but acknowledged it has scoured the globe for the means to fight Israel. WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden. Austin was released Monday and is expected to work from home as he recovers. The 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 22 and underwent surgery to treat cancer detected earlier that month. Austin developed an infection and was hospitalized Jan. 1. Biden found out Jan. 4. Austin's lack of transparency has triggered reviews on procedures for when a Cabinet member must transfer decision-making authorities to a deputy, as Austin did. CHICAGO (AP) — A plane taxiing for departure clipped another aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No injuries were reported, both planes were of Boeing design, and the FAA will investigate the incident. The left wing tip of Flight 11 from All Nippon Airways, a Japanese airline, struck the rear of Delta Air Lines Flight 2122 on Sunday around 6:30 p.m. Boeing is facing increasing scrutiny following mechanical failures and the subsequent grounding last week of its Boeing 737 Max 9 model — a different model than the planes involved in Sunday's collision. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident on Sunday and whether it was related to a manufacturing flaw. JERUSALEM (AP) — Houthi rebels have fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. Monday's attack on the Gibraltar Eagle came less than a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The Houthis later claimed the attack that further escalated tensions gripping the region after American-led strikes on the rebels. The rebel group's attacks have roiled global shipping, amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as they target a crucial corridor linking Asian and Mideast energy and cargo shipments to the Suez Canal onward to Europe. DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The anti-poverty organization Oxfam International says the world could have its first trillionaire within a decade. The group on Monday released an annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the World Economic Forum's gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos. Oxfam says the fortunes of the five richest men have spiked by 114% in real terms since 2020, when the world was reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. They are Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault and his family of luxury company LVMH, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and investment guru Warren Buffett. By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic. REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland's president says the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature” after molten lava from a volcano consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik. President Gudni Th. Johannesson said in a televised address late Sunday that “a daunting period of upheaval has begun" on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwest. A volcano on the peninsula erupted for the second time in less than a month on Sunday. Authorities had ordered residents to leave the fishing town of Grindavik hours earlier. Scientists said Monday that the eruption appeared to be subsiding. But it was too soon to declare the danger had passed. Iceland's Meteorological Office said “it is difficult to estimate how long this eruption will last.” —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode completes our pattern of curious conversations with members of the Human Systems Dynamics (HSD) Community. We couldn't think of a better way to end the season and podcast than inviting, Glenda Eoyang, Founder and Executive Director of the Human Systems Dynamics Institute, back as our special guest. In our first episode, Glenda shared: the history behind HSD, why HSD matters, and advice that anyone new to and familiar with HSD can use now. In this episode, we've asked Glenda to explain something many of us are curious about and that is the HSD Vision. She also shares details about the issue that's at the top of her wicked list. Glenda helps public and private organizations thrive in the face of overwhelming complexity and uncertainty. She is a pioneer in the applications of complexity science to human systems, and she founded the field of HSD in 2001.  As founding executive director of the Human Systems Dynamics Institute, she leads a global network of scholar-practitioners who use her models and methods to see patterns in the chaos that surrounds them, understand the patterns in simple and powerful ways, and take practical steps to shift chaos toward coherence. Her recent clients include the Finnish Research Institute (VTT), US Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, British Columbia Ministry of Health, Oxfam International, The International Baccalaureate Organization, The Sustainability Consortium, the Association for Medical Education in Europe, UK National Health Service, and Roffey Park Institute.  Glenda received her doctorate in HSD from the Union Institute and University in 2001, studying under Drs. Donald Klein and Kevin Dooley. There she discovered three fundamental factors that influence the dynamics of self-organizing change in human systems. This research forms the foundation for the body of work that helps individuals, institutions, and communities respond to complex change. With colleagues around the world, Glenda delivers a hybrid of education and consulting in the form of Adaptive Action Laboratories. Individuals and teams bring their most wicked problems, learn and practice human systems dynamics approaches, and leave with plans for next wise action. Groups from Vancouver to Sao Paulo and Boston to Delhi have used this method to break through apparently intractable issues.  Her published works include scholarly articles in a variety of fields and Radical Rules for Schools: Adaptive Action for Complex Change (HSD Institute, March 2013), and Coping with Chaos: Seven Simple Tools (Lagumo Press, 1996). Glenda's latest book, with co-author Royce Holladay, is Adaptive Action: Leveraging Uncertainty in Your Organization (Stanford University Press, April 2013). It is a roadmap for anyone who chooses to work at the intersection of order and chaos. Glenda grew up in the Texas Panhandle, where there is more sky than ground and the wind “has been blowing for a very long time.” She lives now near the headwaters of the Mississippi River, on a little lake in Circle Pines, Minnesota. Thanks to Zoom, she engages with global partners in local action.  For more information about Glenda and the HSD Institute, visit www.hsdinstitute.org. You can reach Glenda via email @Geoyang@hsdinstitute.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hsdpatterns-possibilities/message

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/20/2023): 3:05pm- Earlier this month, in a social media post, Democratic political strategist David Axelrod expressed doubt that President Joe Biden could win reelection without strategic changes to his campaign and alterations to how the public perceives him—explaining that Biden needs to decide “whether it's in his best interest or the country's” to run again. According to reports, in response to the post, President Biden dismissed the critiques and referred to Axelrod as a “prick.” Now, Axelrod is reaffirming his prognostication. In an interview with Maureen Dowd of The New York Times, Axelrod said that he believes President Biden has a less than “50-50 shot” of winning reelection against presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/david-axelrod-goes-even-harder-at-biden-giving-him-50-50-shot-at-2024-win-he-thinks-he-can-cheat-nature/ 3:20pm- According to a newly released NBC News poll, presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would beat President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 presidential race—46% to 44%. It's the first time Trump has ever led Biden in an NBC general election poll. You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/latest-nbc-poll-shows-trump-defeating-biden-in-2024-matchup/ 3:30pm- While appearing on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) explained why President Joe Biden should face consequences for unlawfully possessing classified documents at his home in Delaware as well as his University of Pennsylvania office. 3:45pm- Geoffrey Dickens of NewsBusters writes: “House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's Nov. 8 subpoena of Hunter and James Biden and Special Counsel David Weiss's Nov. 7 congressional testimony actually forced the networks to—very briefly—break out of their rut of refusing to report on Biden family scandals. On November 8, all three network (ABC, CBS, NBC) evening news programs relayed the bombshell development but only spent 100 seconds total on it, and dutifully repeated the debunked White House line of there's “no evidence” directly linking to the President. It was whisked away by the next day, as none of the network morning shows touched the story.” You can read the full article here: https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/geoffrey-dickens/2023/11/14/eight-new-biden-family-scandals-abc-cbs-nbc-are-hiding 4:05pm- Alex Nester—Investigative Fellow for Parents Defending Education—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a new investigation into “Gender & Sexualities Alliance” and “Rainbow” clubs rising in prevalence in grade schools across the county. Parents Defending Education writes: “Genders & Sexualities Alliance clubs, or GSAs, are ‘student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.' However, GSAs have ‘evolved beyond their traditional role' and ‘have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.' Starting as early as pre-school, GSA clubs serve as a place for students to ‘meet and connect with other trans and queer students on campus,' ‘create safe spaces and talk about various issues they face,' and engage in activism.” You can read the full report here: https://defendinged.org/investigations/pride-and-prejudices/ 4:25pm- French film critics have written negative reviews of director Ridley Scott's newest film “Napoleon”—alleging that it is not historically accurate and is “very anti-French and very pro-British.” In response to the criticisms, Scott said to “shut the f*** up.” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/ridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up 4:45pm- The executive branch continues to expand its power via an unchecked bureaucracy—and with each expansion comes a subsequent encroachment upon individual rights. When will there be accountability? 5:05pm- The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes: “Did the Biden Administration learn anything from the massive fraud in pandemic spending programs? Apparently not judging from a new Government Accountability Office report that found the Education Department failed to implement basic checks to prevent fraud in its student loan forgiveness plan. Under the President's original plan, borrowers who earned less than $125,000 ($250,000 for couples) were eligible for $10,000 to $20,000 in forgiveness. But the Education Department let borrowers ‘self-attest' that their incomes fell below these thresholds. In other words, trust, but don't verify. When the department ‘ceased work on the program in response to court orders and prior to relieving any loan debt, more than 26 million borrowers had applied for or were deemed automatically eligible for relief,' GAO notes.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/education-department-student-loans-fraud-gao-report-dd867b5f?mod=opinion_lead_pos4 5:15pm- While appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joked that while he has some friends that are loyal to the Democrat party, none of them are supporters of President Joe Biden. 5:20pm- Earlier this month, in a social media post, Democratic political strategist David Axelrod expressed doubt that President Joe Biden could win reelection without strategic changes to his campaign and alterations to how the public perceives him—explaining that Biden needs to decide “whether it's in his best interest or the country's” to run again. According to reports, in response to the post, President Biden dismissed the critiques and referred to Axelrod as a “prick.” Now, Axelrod is reaffirming his prognostication. In an interview with Maureen Dowd of The New York Times, Axelrod said that he believes President Biden has a less than “50-50 shot” of winning reelection against presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/david-axelrod-goes-even-harder-at-biden-giving-him-50-50-shot-at-2024-win-he-thinks-he-can-cheat-nature/ 5:30pm- Put the Ukraine funding in the basket! Treasury Secretary Janet “Buffalo Bill” Yellen appeared on CNBC earlier today calling for Congress to send tens-of-billions of dollars more in aid to Ukraine. 5:40pm- According to a report from Oxfam International, the richest 1% of global society emits as much carbon as the bottom two-thirds. Aren't many of these one-percenters the same people admonishing the rest of society for contributing to global warming? Rich notes that the push for legislation restricting carbon emissions is disingenuous and is actually a thinly veiled attempt to upend capitalism. You can read more here: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/11/20/jet-powered-hypocrisy-richest-1-of-global-elites-emit-as-much-carbon-as-bottom-two-thirds/ 6:05pm- According to a newly released NBC News poll, presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would beat President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 presidential race—46% to 44%. It's the first time Trump has ever led Biden in an NBC general election poll. You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/latest-nbc-poll-shows-trump-defeating-biden-in-2024-matchup/ 6:10pm- In a newly released advertisement from the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley can be heard explaining that she was motivated to run for office for the first time after attending a Hillary Clinton speech. 6:15pm- In a video posted to social media, rapper Cardi B called out New York City Mayor Eric Adams over budget cuts to city schools and police departments in order to pay for housing migrants that entered the country unlawfully. 6:20pm- During her Monday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to directly address Democratic political strategist David Axelrod's criticisms of President Joe Biden. 6:40pm- New Jersey's First Lady Tammy Murphy formally announced her intention to run for U.S. Senate—challenging Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for his seat. Menendez has been charged with acting as a foreign agent for Egypt and with accepting bribes in exchange for influence.

*) Hamas leader says ‘close to reaching' Gaza truce deal with Israel Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said his resistance movement is nearing a truce agreement with Israel, according to a statement posted on Telegram. Negotiators have been working to seal a deal to allow the release of around 240 mostly Israeli hostages seized on October 7, during the deadliest assault on Israel in its history. Israel has been relentlessly bombing Palestine's Gaza in the wake of the Hamas attack. *) WHO official says Gaza hospital situation ‘catastrophic' A top World Health Organization official has described the hospital situation in Gaza as “catastrophic.” The official says most facilities are no longer functioning and what remains will likely be overwhelmed by thousands of births expected in the next month. Plans by the Israeli military to push further south, the WHO official added, would worsen health conditions even further. *) Premature babies arrive in Egypt Twenty-nine premature babies have arrived in Egypt, local media said, after they were evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital which has become a focal point of Israel''s ground invasion. The infants were evacuated Sunday from the Al Shifa Hospital, which the World Health Organization has described as a “death zone” as Israel seeks to uncover what it claims are Hamas bases in tunnels underneath the facility. An initial 31 babies were reported evacuated from Al Shifa to another Gaza clinic and it was not immediately clear why only 29 arrived in Egypt. *) Israeli ships are ‘legitimate targets' anywhere, warn Yemen's Houthis Israeli ships are a “legitimate target,” Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned after their seizure of an Israel-linked cargo vessel opened a new dimension in the Gaza war. “Israeli ships are legitimate targets for us anywhere ... and we will not hesitate to take action,” Major General Ali al Moshki, a Houthi military official, told the group's Al Massirah TV station on Monday. The capture of the Galaxy Leader and its 25 international crew came days after the Houthis threatened to target Israeli shipping over the Israel-Palestine conflict. And finally… *) Oxfam Report: Rich elite's carbon footprint equals two-thirds of the world The richest one percent of the global population is responsible for the same amount of carbon emissions as the world's poorest two-thirds, or five billion people, according to an analysis published by the Oxfam International. While fighting the climate crisis is a shared challenge, not everyone is equally responsible and government policies must be tailored accordingly, Max Lawson, who co-authored the report, said. “The richer you are, the easier it is to cut both your personal and your investment emissions,” he said, adding: “You don't need that third car or that fourth holiday, or you don't need to be invested in the cement industry.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes: “Did the Biden Administration learn anything from the massive fraud in pandemic spending programs? Apparently not judging from a new Government Accountability Office report that found the Education Department failed to implement basic checks to prevent fraud in its student loan forgiveness plan. Under the President's original plan, borrowers who earned less than $125,000 ($250,000 for couples) were eligible for $10,000 to $20,000 in forgiveness. But the Education Department let borrowers ‘self-attest' that their incomes fell below these thresholds. In other words, trust, but don't verify. When the department ‘ceased work on the program in response to court orders and prior to relieving any loan debt, more than 26 million borrowers had applied for or were deemed automatically eligible for relief,' GAO notes.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/education-department-student-loans-fraud-gao-report-dd867b5f?mod=opinion_lead_pos4 While appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joked that while he has some friends that are loyal to the Democrat party, none of them are supporters of President Joe Biden. Earlier this month, in a social media post, Democratic political strategist David Axelrod expressed doubt that President Joe Biden could win reelection without strategic changes to his campaign and alterations to how the public perceives him—explaining that Biden needs to decide “whether it's in his best interest or the country's” to run again. According to reports, in response to the post, President Biden dismissed the critiques and referred to Axelrod as a “prick.” Now, Axelrod is reaffirming his prognostication. In an interview with Maureen Dowd of The New York Times, Axelrod said that he believes President Biden has a less than “50-50 shot” of winning reelection against presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/david-axelrod-goes-even-harder-at-biden-giving-him-50-50-shot-at-2024-win-he-thinks-he-can-cheat-nature/ Put the Ukraine funding in the basket! Treasury Secretary Janet “Buffalo Bill” Yellen appeared on CNBC earlier today calling for Congress to send tens-of-billions of dollars more in aid to Ukraine. According to a report from Oxfam International, the richest 1% of global society emits as much carbon as the bottom two-thirds. Aren't many of these one-percenters the same people admonishing the rest of society for contributing to global warming? Rich notes that the push for legislation restricting carbon emissions is disingenuous and is actually a thinly veiled attempt to upend capitalism. You can read more here: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/11/20/jet-powered-hypocrisy-richest-1-of-global-elites-emit-as-much-carbon-as-bottom-two-thirds/

SummaryWhat are the vital steps a senior leader have to take as they step into a new leadership role? What to do and what to expect when you are transitioning into that new role?And, separately, to what extent are African leadership models and frameworks  different from global North ones?  Most importantly, what could global North imprinted leadership models learn from African ones? In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Adama Coulibaly, Global Programs Director at Oxfam, on both these topics. He is a very experienced NGO leader, a coach, and an eloquent thinker and author on all things leadership. And he just transitioned into his new role at Oxfam, so he is here to speak from experience! Adama's Bio:A seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of experience in international development and humanitarian aidGlobal Programs Director, Oxfam International; earlier in his career he was also a Regional Director at Oxfam Leadership positions as Country Director at the International Rescue Committee, Regional Director at Plan International, and Principal Adviser at UNICEFCertified Transformational coach, and somebody who labels himself a 'positive thinker' We discuss: His advice to leaders who are transitioning into an organization, based on his own experienceWhat differentiates African takes on leadership models and frameworks, as distinct from global North imprinted models?Adama Coulibaly (nickname ‘Coul') considers himself a born positive thinker; he learned this behavior in his youth while facing very difficult circumstances in his home country MaliAs an adult, he learned about the field of positive thinking; and that positive thinking is good for your physical and mental healthCoul's advice, in a nut shell, on how to transition into a new senior leadership position:Give yourself at least 2, if not 4 weeks between two jobsUse your break time to learn as much about your new organization as you canCommunicate healthy boundaries immediately, otherwise, you will pay a stiff priceBuild on what works; don't feel the need to change everything or most thingsPrioritize external engagement, insist on it, and commit to external engagements so that your calendar time for this is protectedOn African models of leadership: they tend to focus on the collective nature of people: the person in the context of their community (see for instance the Ubuntu model)Quotes:“Positive thinking is not about utopia: I call myself a realistic positive thinker. There are a lot of negative things in the world. It is about how we balance negative and positive things”“If you have a weak transitioning period, you set yourself up for failure”“As soon as you enter the door, you have to problem solve, there is no honeymoon for senior leaders”Resources:Adama's LinkedIn ProfilePositive minds, a pro bono consulting, coaching, and mentoring group (see also Coul's blog on this site)Coul's blog post about leadership transitionYouTube video of this podcast&l

Ira Glass was the first guest on Working It Out back in June 2020, and now he's back for the 100th episode. The two friends and collaborators discuss Ira's most famous pieces of advice for creatives, and Ira attempts to “work out” Mike's life. Plus, a final version of Mike's “cancer story,” which he has been working on, with Ira's feedback, since episode 1.Please consider donating to Oxfam International

According to the global charity Oxfam International, G7 nations owe $13 trillion dollars to developing countries in aid that was promised but never delivered, as well as funding for climate action. Oxfam Interim Executive Director Amitabh Behar says, "It's time to call the G7's hypocrisy for what it is: an attempt to dodge responsibility and maintain the neo-colonial status quo." He joins Julia to discuss.  Also on today's show: Raj Ramanand, CEO of Signifyd, an end-to-end fraud protection company. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricanes, floods, and drought. These extreme weather events are hitting the world's poorer countries more and more often due to climate change - much of which is caused by richer countries. But in the future, developing countries will receive compensation for this damage. Work is under way to set up a worldwide fund to provide financial assistance. It's called the "loss and damage" fund and was agreed upon at the latest UN climate conference, COP27. In this episode, we look at what it will take to implement this agreement. How can countries such as those in the Nordics ensure the money needed for the fund is raised? And what role will climate activists and civil society play in making it happen? This episode comes from a Nordic Talks event held in Copenhagen and arranged by Oxfam IBIS, the Danish member of Oxfam International.

This episode launches a new pattern of inquiry with members of the HSD community. Our first special guest is Glenda Eoyang, Founder and Executive Director of the Human Systems Dynamics Institute. Glenda Eoyang helps public and private organizations thrive in the face of overwhelming complexity and uncertainty. She is a pioneer in the applications of complexity science to human systems, and she founded the field of human systems dynamics (HSD) in 2001. As founding executive director of the Human Systems Dynamics Institute she leads a global network of scholar-practitioners who use her models and methods to see patterns in the chaos that surrounds them, understand the patterns in simple and powerful ways, and take practical steps to shift chaos toward coherence. Her recent clients include the Finnish Research Institute (VTT), US Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, British Columbia Ministry of Health, Oxfam International, The International Baccalaureate Organization, The Sustainability Consortium, the Association for Medical Education in Europe, UK National Health Service, and Roffey Park Institute. Glenda received her doctorate in Human Systems Dynamics from the Union Institute and University in 2001, studying under Drs. Donald Klein and Kevin Dooley. There she discovered three fundamental factors that influence the dynamics of self-organizing change in human systems. This research forms the foundation for the body of work that helps individuals, institutions, and communities respond to complex change. With colleagues around the world, Glenda delivers a hybrid of education and consulting in the form of Adaptive Action Laboratories. Individuals and teams bring their most wicked problems, learn and practice human systems dynamics approaches, and leave with plans for next wise action. Groups from Vancouver to Sao Paulo and Boston to Delhi have used this method to break through apparently intractable issues. Her published works include scholarly articles in a variety of fields and Radical Rules for Schools: Adaptive Action for Complex Change (HSD Institute, March 2013), and Coping with Chaos: Seven Simple Tools (Lagumo Press, 1996). Glenda's latest book, with co-author Royce Holladay, is Adaptive Action: Leveraging Uncertainty in Your Organization(Stanford University Press, April 2013). It is a roadmap for anyone who chooses to work at the intersection of order and chaos. Glenda grew up in the Texas Panhandle, where there is more sky than ground and the wind “has been blowing for a very long time.” She lives now near the headwaters of the Mississippi River, on a little lake in Circle Pines, Minnesota. Thanks to Zoom, she engages with global partners in local action. For more information about Glenda and the HSD Institute, visit www.hsdinstitute.org. You can reach Glenda via email @Geoyang@hsdinstitute.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hsdpatterns-possibilities/message

Oxfam's Economic Justice Director, Nabil Ahmed, and Oxfam International's Inequality Policy & Advocacy Lead, Max Lawson, discuss their latest Global Inequality Report, which highlights the accelerating pace at which the world's billionaires have increased their wealth exponentially in recent years. They also discuss the ways in which governments can reverse this trend through taxation.

World leaders at this year's gathering in Davos are debating ways to revive the global economic order. But after Covid-19 and with the war in Ukraine ongoing, how realistic is that? And can the geopolitical challenges be overcome? Join host Laura Kyle. Guests: Max Lawson - Head of inequality policy and advocacy at Oxfam International. Shirley Yu - Senior practitioner fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Inderjeet Parmar - Professor of International Politics at City University of London.

Inflation in the UK is at its highest level in more than 40 years. Millions of people are suffering in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. The government has announced tax increases and spending cuts to calm the economy. But will it be enough? Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.  Guests: Patrick Diamond - Professor in Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London. Alfie Stirling - Director of Research, New Economics Foundation. Max Lawson - Global Policy Lead in Equality, Oxfam International.

Jennifer Garvey Berger shares how we can all tap into our natural capabilities to overcome the challenges of complexity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty affects your nervous system 2) The secret to boosting your nervous system 3) How laughter helps you be more awesome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep817 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Garvey Berger is Chief Cultivating Officer and Founder of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves executives and executive teams in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Her clients include Google, Microsoft, Novartis, Wikipedia, and Oxfam International. She is the author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World. • Book: Unleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead (The Stanford Briefs) • Book: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity • Website: CultivatingLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert Sapolsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give your family something super special this holiday season with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humanitarian reform, here we go again!? Remember the Grand Bargain or the Charter for Change? Reform is necessary to improve our work, but how do we know it worked? What have we learned from past reform successes and failures? Now we have the 'Pledge for Change 2030', led by a Somalia organisation, Adeso; some of the world's biggest aid and development organisations (CARE International, Christian Aid, Plan International, Save the Children International, and Oxfam International) have signed commitments "to create closer partnerships with local and national organisations in a drive to shift more power, decision-making, and money to the places worst affected by crisis and poverty". You can read more about the Pledge here. Lauren and Teia reflect on what's different (or not!) about these new commitments, bringing, as always, a healthy balance of skepticism and hope. Things we mention: Organisation: Adeso Past reform efforts: The Grand Bargain and The Charter for Change Drink: Longboard Beer (a podcast favourite!)Journal article: Non-profit Quarterly - "Should we cancel capacity building? - September 2022"App: Slido Member of Parliament: James Cleverly Website: ReliefwebMedia article: The New Humanitarian on the Pledge for ChangeFollow us:Instagram: @jrnypodcastTwitter: @jrnypodcastEdited by Teia Rogers Music by Praz Khanal Get Premium Content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As food prices surge and the world faces a global hunger crisis, grain giants are reaping record profits, prompting calls for regulation and taxes on excess profits. We talk to Alex Maitland, a senior policy advisor with Oxfam International; and Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

Save The Music partners with public school districts to jump start their music education programs, so that students, schools, and communities can reach their full potential through the power of making music. Since its founding in 1997, Save The Music has provided new musical instruments, equipment, and technology to over 2,000 schools in almost 300 school districts nationwide. Donahue came to Save The Music from Purpose, a digital strategic and creative agency that focuses on social impact projects. As COO & Head of Partnerships, he oversaw Purpose's business development, marketing, finance and operations. Notable client projects included branding and launch content for Syria's White Helmets, Everytown for Gun Safety, social media strategy for ACLU, and a global campaigning technology platform for Oxfam International. Donahue spent his pre-business career on the road across the USA as a fundraiser for political candidates including U.S. Senators, Jay Rockefeller and Ron Wyden. At the same time, he was playing guitar in an indie rock band and running a small independent record label. https://www.savethemusic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/savethemusic/ https://www.instagram.com/savethemusic/ https://twitter.com/savethemusicfdn https://vimeo.com/savethemusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw9t_GbkwjqF70aNB0BAWZQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save The Music partners with public school districts to jump start their music education programs, so that students, schools, and communities can reach their full potential through the power of making music. Since its founding in 1997, Save The Music has provided new musical instruments, equipment, and technology to over 2,000 schools in almost 300 school districts nationwide. Donahue came to Save The Music from Purpose, a digital strategic and creative agency that focuses on social impact projects. As COO & Head of Partnerships, he oversaw Purpose's business development, marketing, finance and operations. Notable client projects included branding and launch content for Syria's White Helmets, Everytown for Gun Safety, social media strategy for ACLU, and a global campaigning technology platform for Oxfam International. Donahue spent his pre-business career on the road across the USA as a fundraiser for political candidates including U.S. Senators, Jay Rockefeller and Ron Wyden. At the same time, he was playing guitar in an indie rock band and running a small independent record label.https://www.savethemusic.org/https://www.facebook.com/savethemusic/https://www.instagram.com/savethemusic/https://twitter.com/savethemusicfdnhttps://vimeo.com/savethemusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw9t_GbkwjqF70aNB0BAWZQ

Oxfam International มีรายงานฉบับใหม่ซึ่งเน้นให้เห็นถึงช่องว่างที่กว้างขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็วระหว่างมหาเศรษฐีเพียงไม่กี่คนกับคนจนที่สุดทั่วโลก รายงานเรื่อง “การทำกำไรจากความเจ็บปวด” พบว่าในช่วงสองปีแรกของการระบาดใหญ่ มหาเศรษฐีใหม่ถูกสร้างขึ้นทุก ๆ 30 ชั่วโมง รวม 573 คนที่ร่ำรวยที่สุดในโลกที่กลายเป็นมหาเศรษฐีในช่วงเวลานั้น ในทางกลับกัน ในปี 2022 Oxfam คาดว่าผู้คนนับล้านจะตกอยู่ในความยากจนขั้นสุดขีดทุกๆ 33 ชั่วโมง ซึ่งเกือบจะเท่ากับอัตราที่เกิดขึ้นของมหาเศรษฐีใหม่ อัตราที่น่าประหลาดใจที่ผู้คนทั่วโลกกำลังจะตกอยู่ในความยากจนขั้นรุนแรง มีผู้คน 263 ล้านคนในปี 2022 เพียงปีเดียว ที่ต้องพบเจอกับค่าครองชีพที่เพิ่มสูงขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็ว ซึ่งรวมถึงทุกอย่างตั้งแต่ค่าพลังงานไปจนถึงค่าอาหาร แม้ว่ามหาเศรษฐีที่ควบคุมทรัพย์สินเหล่านี้จะทำกำไรได้มากกว่า แต่มีหลายร้อยล้านคนอาจต้องเสียค่ารักษาไว้ซึ่งชีวิต Oxfam เตือน เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ ========================= ร่วมสนับสนุน ด.ดล Blog และ Geek Forever Podcast เพื่อให้เรามีกำลังในการผลิต Content ดี ๆ ให้กับท่าน https://www.tharadhol.com/become-a-supporter/ ——————————————– ติดตาม ด.ดล Blog ผ่าน Line OA เพียงคลิก : https://lin.ee/aMEkyNA ——————————————– ไม่พลาดข่าวสารผ่านทาง Email จาก ด.ดล Blog : https://www.getrevue.co/profile/tharadhol ——————————————– Geek Forever Club พื้นที่ของการแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลข่าวสาร ความรู้ ด้านธุรกิจ เทคโนโลยีและวิทยาศาสตร์ ใหม่ ๆ ที่น่าสนใจ https://www.facebook.com/groups/geek.forever.club/ ========================= ช่องทางติดตาม ด.ดล Blog เพิ่มเติมได้ที่ Fanpage : www.facebook.com/tharadhol.blog Blockdit : www.blockdit.com/tharadhol.blog Twitter : www.twitter.com/tharadhol Instragram : instragram.com/tharadhol TikTok : tiktok.com/@geek.forever Youtube : www.youtube.com/c/mrtharadhol Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/tharadhol Website : www.tharadhol.com

Chou Surges, Lesley Briones Backpedals After Racist Hit Piece Upends Campaign: Once the clear underdog in the race for one of Harris County's most powerful positions, voting rights champion and ethics reformer Ben Chou has gained enough steam to spook the favorite. As we approach Tuesday's primary runoff in Harris County, the most-watched race in Texas is speeding toward a contentious finish. Carl Cox, Politics Done Right Listener & PDR Posse member discusses his political views: Politics Done Right is the people's show. Members of our PDR Posse who have something to say will always have a voice. And Carl did that. Tax Billionaire Wealth and Pandemic Profits, Says Oxfam, to End ‘Inequality That Literally Kills': “The super-rich have rigged the system with impunity for decades and they are now reaping the benefits,” says Oxfam International's executive director. In the shadow of the Davos summit of global elites taking place this week, a new report from Oxfam International details how skyrocketing inequality during two years of the global Covid-19 pandemic surged to a point where a new billionaire was created in the world nearly every day while over one million people are now being pushed into poverty at almost the same daily rate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Winnie Byanyima is a human rights advocate and executive director of Unaids, the joint UN Programme which was set up to eradicate Aids as a threat to public health by 2030. Winnie was born in the village of Ruti, in south west Uganda, where her teacher parents raised her and her siblings to follow their example of doing good things for others. From an early age Winnie adopted the family motto of ‘truth and justice'. Winnie fled the country in 1978, during the regime of President Idi Amin, and came to the UK as a refugee. She won a scholarship to study aeronautical engineering at Manchester University, graduating in 1981. She returned home where she found a job as an engineer for Ugandan Airlines while secretly working for Yoweri Museveni's resistance movement that opposed Amin's successor, Milton Obote. In 1994 Winnie was elected as an MP in the Ugandan Parliament and was instrumental in drawing up a new constitution for the country. In 2013 she was appointed executive director of Oxfam International and became executive director of Unaids in 2019. She currently lives in Geneva. DISC ONE: Sanyu Lyange by Juliana Kanyomozi DISC TWO: Cantata No. 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by New London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leopold Stokowski, with the Norman Luboff Choir DISC THREE: Le Bûcheron by Franklin Boukaka DISC FOUR: Heart of Glass by Blondie DISC FIVE: Umqombothi by Yvonne Chaka Chaka DISC SIX: Steal Away (Remastered) by Nat King Cole DISC SEVEN: Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin DISC EIGHT: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina Simone BOOK CHOICE: The Second Sex by Simone De Beauvoir LUXURY ITEM: A basket weaving needle CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina Simone Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

The war in Ukraine is creating what the UN calls a 'perfect storm' of crises for developing countries – that's because Russia and Ukraine are major food and energy suppliers. So, what are the solutions? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Chris Weafer – Chief Executive Officer, Macro Advisory. Parvin Ngala - Regional Director for Oxfam International in Horn, East & Central Africa. Abdolreza Abbassian - Senior food market analyst and former head senior economist, Food and Agriculture Organizaton of the United Nations (FAO).

Max Lawson, head of Oxfam International's Inequality Policy program, discusses Oxfam's latest inequality report, "Inequality Kills," which highlights the extreme growth in wealth of the billionaire class during the pandemic and how this has had a direct effect on the health and survival of the world's bottom 50%.

Global food prices have been rising at an alarming rate. They've worsened inflation and made it difficult for families around the world to make ends meet. So, will the trend continue and what are the implications? Join host Sami Zeidan.  With guests: Jas Kalra, Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management at Newcastle University Business School. Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. Peter Kamalingin, Pan Africa Director at Oxfam International.

In this episode we chat to Ed Pomfret and Amina Hersi from Oxfam International.  Ed is a deputy advocacy, campaigns & engagement director based in Johannesburg, South Africa whilst Amina is the Head of Gender Rights and Justice based in Nairobi, Kenya. In today's episode we chat to Ed and Amina about their individual Covid experiences before looking into Covid through the lens of Oxfam International. During which we pay specific attention on the global impacts of the Covid pandemic and the “meta crisis” before looking into items such as the roll out of the Covid vaccines, vaccine nationalism and what the future looks like when the pandemic abates. We really enjoyed our conversation with Ed and Amina and we hope you do too. So sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy.   Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:08 – Trump cuts WHO funding, and G20 announces debt suspension for 76 developing nations Nadia Daar (@nadiadaar) is the head of the Washington DC office of Oxfam International. 0:34 – Q&A: Healthcare and insurance available in California Peter Lee is the Executive Director of California's health benefit exchange, “Covered California” (@CoveredCAnews) Anthony Wright (@aewright) is Executive Director of Health Access California, a health consumer advocacy coalition.  1:08 – How are people living in Oakland Tuff Shed's doing with shelter in place? For a couple years, Oakland's been using Tuff Sheds — which it calls “community cabins” to temporarily shelter people it evicts from homeless encampments. Those sites have drawn some criticism from residents and housing advocates. The sheds are double-occupancy, and don't have plumbing. So we wanted to check in on how people living there are doing during COVID-19. Our features reporter Lucy Kang (@ThisIsLucyKang) spoke to one resident at the Lake Merritt site.  1:18 – Is there a COVID cluster among Berkeley's unhoused? Darwin BondGraham (@DarwinBondGraha) is the news editor of Berkeleyside's forthcoming Oakland newsroom. His latest piece is ‘East Bay hopes to avoid repeat of San Francisco's homeless shelter COVID-19 outbreak.' 1:25 – KPFA News: The conditions facing California's unhoused during this pandemic has prompted a campaign being coordinated by groups in Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. KPFA's Chris Lee (@chrislee_xyz) reports.  1:34 – Alameda County Community Food Bank is struggling to meet community need amid shelter in place Suzan Bateson is the Executive Director of the Alameda County Community Food Bank (@ACCFB). 1:45 – Community advocates are demanding Alameda County close Santa Rita jail, where 12 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 12 have reportedly recovered. George Galvis (@george_galvis) is the Executive Director of CURYJ, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (@CURYJ).  Event: Car Rally to Santa Rita Jail meets TODAY 4/16  at 11:15 AM at the Lake Merritt BART Parking Lot for a caravan to the Alameda County Administration Building and then Santa Rita Jail. (Photo: COVID-19 outbreak map as of April 16, 2020 / Wikipedia) The post Trump cuts funding to the World Health Organization, shocking the global pandemic response; Plus: What you need to know about California's healthcare insurance ‘Covered CA' appeared first on KPFA.