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ABOUT AYNALEM TEFERA
Aynalem Tefera Baysassie is a seasoned leader, known for her ability to navigate complex challenges and inspire change. With 18 years of leadership, she has a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of excluded communities, emphasizing the importance of empathy and strategic insight in her role. Her leadership is marked by her proactive approach and dedication to progress.
SUCCESS IS A CONTINUOUS JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION.
Aynalem Tefera Baysassie
AYNALEM TEFERA IN A NUTSHELL
Country Director
Light for the World International
area of expertise
Sustainability & CSR Ethiopia 🇪🇹
companies Aynalem Tefera has worked for
AYNALEM TEFERA AS A LEADER
I believe in continuous growth and learning from every challenge. Success is relative and ongoing, rooted in resilience, hard work, and the ability to inspire and empower others.
Leadership is not dictating and shining as an individual.
Great Leaders listen.
The future of leadership is Jess Blijkers,, Daniel Frieß, the late Jonathan Crown, Dr. Afework Kassa, Imaya Ephrem, Victoria Clare, Dr. Seifu Tirfie.
When I think of a leader, I think of Jess Blijkers, Daniel Frieß, the late Jonathan Crown, Dr. Afework Kassa, Imaya Ephrem, Victoria Clare, Dr. Seifu Tirfie.
LISTENING AND LEARNING ARE KEY TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP.
Aynalem Tefera Baysassie
AYNALEM ON GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR CAREER
Know your team, understand the organization culture, navigate the ecosystem and network with others. Read, read and read. Speak up when you have to, be yourself and don't take things personally. Set the tone and strike the right balance between professionalism and relationship building.
AYNALEM ON CHALLENGES AS A LEADER
Leadership is a journey, and challenges are inevitable, they come now and then with a different nature and scale. I don’t take them personally. I build a strong team, so I am not alone, many leaders pass through similar challenges. Networking with leaders and exchanges helped me a lot. Challenges make me stronger and enable me to see things from different perspectives, to learn new skills and to be emotionally connected with my team.
PAUSE AND REFLECT, NETWORK AND BE YOURSELF.
Aynalem Tefera on becoming a better leader
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