Leila BillingEmpathy is not enough — we need to remake the world through ‘acuerpar’A few years’ ago, I attended a conference in a Southern African country. The theme of the conference was girls’ rights. At the time, a big…Apr 4Apr 4
Leila BillingNGOs and (feminist) solidarity — a fraught relationshipSolidarity is a very fraught concept for many in the global development and humanitarian sectors. Just look at their responses to the…Nov 5, 20231Nov 5, 20231
Leila BillingTime, toxic productivity and urgency cultures in non-profits: part 2This is the second of a two-part blog; you will find it helpful to read part 1 first. In part 1, I explored how cultures of urgency and…Jun 18, 20236Jun 18, 20236
Leila BillingTime, toxic productivity and urgency cultures in non-profits: part 1This is the first of a two-part blog. In part 1, I explore how cultures of urgency and time-management approaches are affecting non-profit…Jun 18, 20235Jun 18, 20235
Leila BillingFeminist leadership journeys, part 2: resistance, reflexivity and resignationThis blog is the second part in the series ‘Feminist Leadership Journeys’. To read the first in the series, visit this page.Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
Leila BillingFeminist Leadership Journeys, Part 1: Solace and SolidarityWe Are Feminist Leaders’ 12-week online programme is a collective learning experience that is greatly enriched by the individual stories of…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Leila BillingPurity, perfection and feminist leadershipQuite often these days, I am lucky enough to find myself in discussions with people talking about feminist leadership. We collectively…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022
Leila BillingGrief and the workplace: why leaders need to careAll names have been changed to protect the identities of those interviewed.Jan 7, 20222Jan 7, 20222
Leila BillingYour workplace is ‘flexible’ and hybrid — but is it feminist?In May 2020, a few weeks after offices and schools closed due to the pandemic in the UK, I spoke to Tariq*. He works for a large…Aug 23, 20211Aug 23, 20211
Leila BillingNothing tastes as good as feminist accountability feelsLast week, I had to apologise to someone I had played a part in harming. I’m part of a collective of women, and one of the people we…May 26, 20211May 26, 20211