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…9 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
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…9 min read·Nov 5, 2023--1--1
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…11 min read·Jun 18, 2023--6--6
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…12 min read·Jun 18, 2023--5--5
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.6 min read·Jun 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…5 min read·May 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…8 min read·Sep 26, 2022----
Leila BillingGrief and the workplace: why leaders need to careAll names have been changed to protect the identities of those interviewed.10 min read·Jan 7, 2022--2--2
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…9 min read·Aug 23, 2021--1--1
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…8 min read·May 26, 2021--1--1