Living Leadership Experiences
CBM Ireland CEO Sarah O'Toole with HEAL Africa co-founder and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kasereka Jo Lusi in Goma, DRC. Photo by Daniel Hayduk.
“My work day is never the same, but our mission remains a constant in everything we do - an inclusive world where no one is left behind - a mantra which I believe is paramount to the success of any leader.”
CEO of CBM Ireland, Sarah O’Toole, took the opportunity to reflect on how the time she spent living and working in Haiti impacted on her leadership style and abilities for Strive magazine.
In the article, Sarah explores having her own perceptions challenged, how best to bring people from different backgrounds together, and the importance of being adaptable.
Becoming an efficient leader is a process and requires time, effort and patience. This article details Sarah’s own learnings and her ongoing processes to effectively lead CBM’s team.
These include:
Allowing time for creativity and critical thinking
Pausing, and listening.
Communicating to change.
You can read Sarah’s article in full here.