In January 2026, I celebrate 13 years with Junior Achievement of Georgia and 17+ total years in public service (including 2.75 years with the Peace Corps and 2 years with PAHO/WHO). When you dedicate your life to this field, you learn a thing or two. Here are 13 leadership lessons I want to share as I mark this milestone. Lesson 1: Leadership is EQ Leaders with high emotional intelligence tend to be better decision-makers, not because they’re smarter, but because they understand themselves an...

13 Leadership Lessons from 13+ Years in Nonprofit Leadership