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Girish Menon: STiR Education

by | Apr 15, 2024

Compassion, Communication and Trust in Nonprofit Leadership

This in-depth conversation with nonprofit leader Girish Menon explores the intricacies of directing global development work. Girish shares his journey from his initial desire to pursue a career in marketing to his deep involvement in rural India's development, triggered by childhood experiences. He discusses his work with major NGOs like STIR Education, ActionAid, WaterAid, and Plan International, emphasizing the importance of compassion, resilience, and the impact of personal experiences in shaping a nonprofit leader's path. The guest highlights challenges faced by nonprofits, including donor relations and the importance of investing in people and building strong board relationships. The dialogue also touches on the transformational power of compassion in leadership, both within nonprofit and private sectors, underscoring the crucial role of communication and the need for a shift towards more meaningful, purpose-driven work.

Video and Audio Timestamps

00:00 Meet Girish: A Nonprofit Leadership Journey
01:16 Early Influences and Pivot to Nonprofit Work
04:39 A Rich Tapestry of Global Development Work
09:00 The Evolution of Compassion in Leadership
13:44 Navigating Leadership Complexities
27:35 The Art of Building Trust and Transparency
38:01 Pearls of Wisdom for Nonprofit Leaders
41:45 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts

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Girish Menon

Girish Menon has served for over 3 decades as a nonprofit leader working in international development, social justice, and equity and inclusion.  Currently based in London as CEO of STiR Education, he also served with Plan International, Action Aid, Water Aid, and other organizations. He has forged positive change in India, Uganda, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and other countries.  Girish is recognized as one of the 25 most influential CEOs by the Charity Times (2019) and one of the Top 10 Charity Champions in Global Diversity List 2020. His book,‘Memories from afar – India’ is available on Amazon.  Girish’s linkedin profile.

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