International Institute for Global Leadership Inc

The International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL) has played a pivotal role in my personal and professional growth. It is an institute with immense potential to shape minds through a regenerative educational system, designed to bring out the leader within each individual. IIGL is a key part of my success story, known for its impactful approach and as a benchmark in leadership studies. I was amazed to discover that other renowned institutions, like the Center for Executive Education at the United Nation University for Peace, also embrace IIGL's principles. I firmly believe IIGL has all it takes to make the world a better place.

Being a student and board member of IIGL has profoundly shaped my development as a leader. The diverse array of books I've explored has not only deepened my understanding of leadership principles but also inspired me to implement innovative strategies in my work. Engaging with individuals from around the globe has enriched my interpersonal skills and provided me with fresh perspectives on accountability. For instance, collaborating with peers on various projects has taught me the importance of diverse viewpoints in decision-making. This journey has led to a greater sense of fulfillment in my role and has equipped me to lead multiple teams with confidence and purpose.

Hello,

My name is Lynda Eze, and I am a proud and grateful alumnus of the International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL). IIGL has been an incredible platform that provided me with the essential boost I needed to succeed, first as a university student and now in my career as a nurse. The life-changing books I read and the inspiring global community of students I connected with gave me the confidence to believe in my potential, strive for excellence, and pursue my dreams while making a meaningful impact in my community.

I will forever cherish IIGL and its mission, and I truly hope that it continues to serve as a transformative platform for many more individuals around the world.

Warm regards,
Lynda Eze

My name is Sadiq Rita Salamat, from Nigeria, West Africa.

My first contact about IIGL was in February this year, when a friend during an interactive session mentioned how the program turned her mentality around for the best. I was interested in her testimony so I called her later to know more about IIGL and boom!! Here I am taking my classes and it has been a wonderful experience.

Particularly, I was at the verge of closing up an NGO that I started in 2014 to build up young people through extra curriculum educational assisted programs, for I felt we were not achieving much. But after introductory class where I read Jonathan Livingston Seagull's story by Richard Bach and as A Man Thinketh by James Allen, my focus was realigned and the strategy changed. So now, I have a collaborative team of board members that are not just willing to participate but are enthusiastic about the program, so it is a wonderful experience being in IIGL. The photo attached is a group of students who participated in our last Children Day Celebration May 27, which also marked our 10th year anniversary.
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Thank you so much IIGL.

Rita Sadiq.

Greetings!

My Family Foundation always looked for those Non-Profit Organizations that had the greatest impact and did the most good for the greatest number.

That is exactly why we/I have supported IIGL for nearly two decades. The results IIGL has been able to produce are nothing short of Brilliant, Excellent and World-Changing. I'm speaking of course about those who have graduated from the IIGL course and what they have achieved individually and also taken az a group.

These include young people who are have local regional and some Continental impacts in the Projects or Businesses they are leadihng. This includes Trainers, Entrepreneurs, Farmers, and many other categories of Women and Men who have changed the faces of their countries.

I support IIGL completely and totally and I hope you will research them for yourselves and come to
a similar conclusion.

Respectfully submitted,
Andras Nevai
Hungary

My name is Anastasia a graduate of psychology and a level two student of International Institute for Global Leadership, IIGL. IIGL studies has played a very important role in my personal development, as I have begun to experience myself through reading of various books and self-assessments of books I have thus read so far. I have gained knowledge and believed that by the time I complete the studies, I will never be the same. The studies have helped me to develop a reading and writing habits, I communicate better with people with an unbiased view. Am able to discipline myself as IIGL studies will make you to develop discipline culture, and also able to align myself with a career goal and dream about creating and making impact toward a better world. Am becoming more bold and living the future through practicing what I have learnt as IIGL student, and I believed that the world can be positively impacted by promoting and upscaling of IIGL program for people to participate.

Coming to you from Marshall NC, IIGL has impacted my life and way of thinking in profound ways.

This is a wonderful group.I was on their Board for 10 years. They do some amazing work primarily in Africa. It is volunteer-led and a number of African leaders have been trained in leadership skills over the year!

Leadership books have totally transformed me and I have reshaped myself for success. I have developed self-confidence and I feel I am here for success. I have built a new, positive and realistic self and I am a person I want to be. I now focus on desired changes instead of dwelling on past mistakes. I have changed my mental attitude from negative to positive. I have made my life meaningful to both myself and to the society in which I am living. I have achieved positive self-image: - one that empowers me to set and achieve goals of personal happiness and professional success. How could I have been so blind for so many years? Gone are the days that were wasted! I have left behind negative habits and going back is just as impossible as returning to crawling when one knows how to walk. Leadership books have provided me with all the tools and ideas that will lead to personal development and success. Now the only requirement on my side for lifelong success is the habit of taking action on my plans, goals, ideas and insights.
I have overcome procrastination which was my major handicap. For instance, I used to fail achieving my goals because of not acting immediately. I have disciplined myself to concentrate on a given task without diversion or distraction. When I find myself getting distracted, or I feel tempted to take a break or procrastinate, I motivate myself by continually repeating, “Back to work! Back to work! Back to work!” I then renew my efforts to push the task through to completion. Whenever I find myself slowing down, I repeat these words to myself: “Do it now! Do it now! Do it now!” I have got rid of procrastination by getting rid of “tomorrow” from my vocabulary. My “future” is “now”. I now do things when they need to be done or sooner and this has created harmony in my home and at work.
I am now getting along with others in my family and in social and occupational relations. I have the capacity to communicate ideas, build positive attitudes, increase enthusiasm, reduce tension and anxiety and increase enjoyment of life. I have learnt not to criticize, condemn or complain, but to give honest and sincere appreciation, to arouse in the other person an eager want, to become genuinely interested in other people, to smile always, to be good a listener, to encourage others to talk about themselves, to talk in terms of the other person’s interests and to make the other person feel important-and do it sincerely. I listen empathically and also communicate my authentic feelings and needs. Those who were once ‘enemies’ of mine, we are able to hear each other’s needs, and we are able to connect compassionately and find new solutions to the previously ‘impossible’ impasses. I now ‘talk about my own mistakes before criticizing the other person.’ Instead of condemning people, I try to understand them. I am now dominated by love, respect, understanding, appreciation, compassion, and concern for others rather than being self-centered and selfish, greedy, hateful, and having prejudiced suspicious and aggressive attitudes that originally dominated my thinking. I now live in harmony with those who have done harm to me and this gives me a peace of mind as opposed to the past where I thought of applying “a tooth for a tooth, and “eye for an eye” principle.
I have learnt to program my own thoughts and behaviors. I have learnt how I must think, plan, execute, manage and eventually celebrate my way to success. I now take care and direct my thoughts because I have learnt that bad thoughts can ruin my life and character. I have learnt to “think big” rather than remaining in the darkness of confusion. I have engaged myself in constructive thinking and developed a positive mental attitude. I have learnt that to live a life without well-defined goals is like moving in darkness and it can lead hitting the wall or falling in a pit and failure in life.
I no longer fear failure because I know that Every Failure or defeat brings with it a seed of success. In order to achieve the success, I need not to be discouraged by temporary defeats. I now take defeat merely as a test which permits me to discover the nature of my thought and their relation to my definite major purpose. I closed the door of fear behind me, and I now see the door of success open before me. I have learnt that there is no bad experience that no matter what I go through in life— whether it’s a challenging experience or a pleasurable one — every experience provides me something of value if I look for it. I now see obstacles as opportunities to move towards my goals. I have gone back in my past experience and found that each experience in life was absolutely necessary in order to have gotten me to the next place, and the next, up until this moment.
I have decided that it’s high time to use the tool of transformational vocabulary to replace my habitually disempowering words with more inspiring ones. I have eliminated negative beliefs like ‘I’m not good enough’, ‘I am not creative’ ‘it is too difficult’, ‘I can never get a well-paid job because I don’t have a Doctorate Degree, Opportunity knocks only once,….I now know that the reality is that opportunity is a steady hammer on my windows and doors, a constant noise that I spend most of my time attempting to block out by stuffing cotton in my ears. This course has helped me to monitor my inner dialogue and match my thoughts to what I want and intend and want to create. For example, instead of thinking that ‘I’ve been always poor; I was raised on shortage and scarcity; I will remain poor’- I have rather directed my thoughts and think that ‘I intend to attract wealth and prosperity in unlimited abundance’. I have learnt that disempowering words are our traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt’. I now select the words I use on a daily basis because I have learnt that words have the capacity to attract either positive or negative vibrations that can have either positive or negative impact on my life depending on my choice. I now avoid the use of the words and expressions that attract what I do not want. I have eliminated words like don’t, not and no in my vocabulary (e.g. don’t panic, don’t forget etc) Now, instead of saying don’t panic, I use ‘stay calm.’
I have improved the way I communicate to myself whenever I encounter problems in my life. Whenever I meet any challenging problem, I consistently communicate to myself that this experience has occurred for a purpose and that this experience will someday provide me with even greater advantages in my goal to make a difference in the world. I now believe that every adversity contains the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit. I now take deliberate, conscious action to steer myself in a direction I have predetermined. I am no longer just a leaf in the wind. I have developed the capacity to consciously direct my life. I now create circumstances rather than merely responding to them. I am now being proactive as opposed to being reactive as I used to be. I now take a failure as an opportunity to learn from and keep trying until I achieve my success instead of lamenting on the past failures. I now know that failure in life is sometimes bound to happen along the road to success but I don’t take it as complete defeat. I take failure as an inspiration to try again with renewed confidence and determination and learn from the mistakes that had led me to that failure. I have turned my stumbling blocks into stepping stones. I have discovered that temporary failure is just with some seeds of success. I can now benefit from everything that happens to me, positive or negative, I move upward and onward toward achieving my major definite purpose. Now, whenever I meet any obstacles that happen to make me seem ‘failing’ to achieve my goals, instead of worrying about these obstacles, I take them to be there for a purpose. I take them as an opportunity to serve as a lesson on how I can adjust and move forward to achieve my goal in a better way. I no longer treat defeat as complete failure. I instead treat it as a lesson to correct a mistake that has been made in pursuit of my purpose.
Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and self-imposed limitations was the biggest obstacle standing between me and the realization of my full potential. I have cast off all the self-limiting beliefs and accepted that I am an extraordinarily capable and talented person. I have developed a perfect system of self analysis and this assisted me to know what has been standing between me and the success during my past years. I now spend more time analyzing my weaknesses and less time building alibis to cover them. I have realized that all the riches and all the material goods that I acquire through my efforts begin with me having a clear, concise picture of what I seek. I have stopped blaming others as the causes of my failure but analyze my weaknesses to eradicate them. I now feel happier and at peace with myself when I’m actually doing something or have some sort of goal that I need to achieve at the end of a certain period, this is the time that I feel that my life is actually good for something. I have started creating a better world by first analyzing my weaknesses. I no longer blame others for my failure. I am now able to define my direction in life. I no longer believe that success in life is mere luck.
I now live in an attitude of positive expectancy, knowing that everything that happens in my life benefits me in some way. I know really what winning means. I take the talent and the potential that I was born with, develop it and use it fully towards success and winning. I now view happiness as the natural experience of winning my own self-respect, as well as the respect of others. I now understand that winning begins with feeling good about myself, referring to myself in positive terms, and seeing myself as a winner.

IIGL is just the place to be to acquire leadership skills second to none on a platter of gold. It is tuition free and all the members and management work together to ensure that everybody gets the best. For the over six years in this organisation, I have seen a great transformation in my life; at home, work and in every social gathering. My impact on others is overwhelming. The International Institute for Global Leadership is just the best among equals.

I am ever grateful to this institution that impelled me in to a heart-centered leader, bold, resolved and committed to change the world into a better place with whatever that I have. Regardless of one’s location, race or possessions; in living our purpose, we make the world a home for all; therefore, we all have a role to play. I love IIGL! I highly recommend it!!!

As Director of a Charity founded in the 1950’s, I’d love to share with
all of you why one of our all-time favorite organizations to support is The
International Institute for Global Leadership, or I.I.G.L.
The why of our giving here for over 15 years is very simple. Our policy is
to water and feed that “tree” which has shown over many seasons its ability
to bear both abundant fruit and quality fruit.

You may judge I.I.G.L. very quickly by its fruits which consists of dozens
and dozens of young Leaders/Entrepreneurs/Farmers/Teachers-Trainers/
Community Organizers/Inventors - to name just a few – who have made a huge
difference in their communities, their regions and many of them, in their
entire countries. These are the World Leaders of Tomorrow and an impressive
number now entering the world stage are Graduates of I.I.G.L.

Two examples : Felix Iziomoh -- Author/Trainer of Youths/Consultant/
Leader … and Lawrence Afere -- Farmer/Teacher/Entrepreneur/Leader, both of
them Africans. So in demand are these two Graduates of I.I.G.L. that Felix is now
Presenting in Japan and Lawrence has been invited to Europe for the second
time in two months to describe his hyper-successful SpringBoard Farms.

I highly recommend to anyone seeking to create a better future on this Planet
to take a look at supporting the excellent work of I.I.G.L.!

Respectfully submitted,
Andras Nevai, Director
The Nevai Foundation

The International Institute for Global Leadership is a tuition-free institute that provides students from anywhere in the world the opportunity to study and gain access to a global community. Over the years, having being part of IIGL success story, I can only see IIGL breaking barriers beyond and above.

I have been a donor for a few years and decided to get more involved. In the spring of 2022, I joined the Board of Directors after learning first-hand the impact IIGL has on the world. I am a long-time believer in the organization’s vision and purpose!

Studying has now become a gainful addition to me. These days, I learn with passion and its results shows in my daily activities.

I have been watching and supporting IIGL since it’s inception. I continue to be impressed with the life changes I see in the students as they progress thru their studies. They have many options of resources to choose their curriculum of study in self improvement goals and highly gifted and qualified volunteer mentors. This organization manages its resources wisely and makes it count in the lives of the fortunate students. I would love to see more contributions and resources come in so more and more individuals hungry for self development can have access to what IIGL offers.

When my brother Mr Ethelobinna Umeh,told me about IIGL,i didn't hesitate to know what's it was all about. Then i filled in my detail in the form and got accepted. When I Started,Mz Deb Rosen have always been all around to assess my and I have always looked forward to her positive thoughts and encouragement ,at a time when I was in the total darkness. She made me know that i have potentials and when I needed some help with a personal issue,the institution came together and sent me letters and I never felt alone again.
This place has the potential to bring out the best in you,to view this life is a beautiful /outlook. You will learn to bring out the leadership and positive side of you.
The future is more bright with International institute for Global Leadership.
I will nominate them over and over for bringing the best in me.
Once again,i applaud them all and most especially Mz Deb Rosen.
Ogechi Ukwandu

IIGL is a truly a life changemaker. I'm a graduate of IIGl and it's a truly a life inspiring journey, transforming individuals to agents of change. Its a must training for everyone, where you are imparted with seeds of life..I don't regret taking that journey!!

My name is NKAKA Victor, IIGL Level Two student and I come from RWANDA.
I joined IIGL in 2020 when I was in prison, my life there was tough and no meaning, not only for me I was also a luggage to my family. I was a big problem to my community, hopeless, no dreams and no direction, just waiting for last day of my sentence. The time I start the journey with IIGL my life started look different, with my first book in IIGL my life got meaning in the way I couldn’t imagine before. I realised that wherever you’re and whatever you’re doing you can change and give meaning to your life and become a different person, the person you dreamed to be! The light for others.
IIGL instilled me confidence, commitment, enthusiasm and vision that helped me to awaken the power within me that I could not be able to realize when I did not join IIGL. With the help of IIGL team, they showed me the way of becoming a man I was dreaming of being, I assure you that for their work done on me has been impacted me a lot. Now I am creating different projects that aim on transforming our society in a positive way, some are in implementation phase other still working on them but with hope that the knowledge and skills I am getting through IIGL will help me to realize my dreams.
I can’t find how to express my emotions, feelings and gratitude toward IIGL simply I can say ‘’ its work is transforming the world, the hopeless people are now peace makers, change makers, the lighter in the darkness situations…what you do we can’t find the words to describe it, but what I can say on my own is to thank you for your great job.’’ I do not owe you anything, but I will not forget your kindness, your love, your effort. Much respect!

“Our Family Foundation was involved almost from the begining of IIGL through my many years aquaintance with the IIGL Founder, Michael Lightweaver. Over the years, I have personally served as Donor, Advisor and also as Mentor to quite a few IIGL Students (some for 13 and 14 years.... ongoing). Our Foundation choses only those recipient organizations that are the most practical, the most honest, the most efficient.... and importantly : show the most outstanding results in the quality and quantity of the Fruit of their Labors! After over 15 years of working with IIGL and with several decades of numerous other donation recipient organizations, I may say without reservation that IIGL is one of the very best in each and every category I have described. So much so that in my opinion some of their student graduates who are already greatly affecting their worlds on a local and even national level .....that some of them will surely become excellent Leaders of their Nations ! And I am not speaking of one or two exceptional people, I AM speaking of a large percentage of the Graduates of IIGL !!! The only mystery for me in all of this is why are there not long lines of new students registering for one of the very best starts into Responsible Adulthood, Leadership, Commitment to Life, Self-Confidence and Self-Starting-Excellence which is provided by the International Institute for Global Leadership ? (It's ALL in the name)”.



Respectfully Submitted, Andras Nevai, Hungary

i am re skill with IIGL and i hope to see the beautiful ahead.

The International Institute for Global Leadership fosters personal, professional growth and development. Each book assessment gives you invaluable knowledge to be a better student of life. I am a student of this great nonprofit organization and I have gained so much wisdom ever since I enrolled.

IIGL is one of the most friendly,respected,peaceful,coordinated organisation bringing and raising worthy leaders and respectable people from all over the continent

I was the original found and later the director of IIGL. At the end of 2012 I turned it over to others and now serve as an advisor as needed. My intention from the beginning was to see it become a student led and student funded program. IIGL has been steadily moving in that directions in terms of leadership with most of the board members being students of the program. We continue to hold the intention that both the funding and the directorship will one day be the responsibility of students as well. One can see from the student testimonials at the website that it's success speaks for itself.

my name is Temiloluwa Abiola. i am Nigerian.
I am currently a level 1 student under the IIGL program. Before i joined this institute, i was desperately searching for a leadership institute to help me with my leadership ability and a lot of projects that were in front of me. A friend told me about it and I applied and was taken in. My life has been totally transformed and greatly impacted as a result of the books that i have read under this program. Thanks to IIGL, I have been able to achieve a lot through.

For many many years we have supported those organizations, usually the smaller ones, that
work most efficiently. where most or all of the Donated Funds get to the intended recipients and equally impoortantly, where each dollar donated has the greatest impact or does the most good..IIGL does a superb job of teaching and supporting young people in many countries
in their desire to advance in their lives, and not only in their careers but ethically and inspirationally as well. In yet other words, IIGL is an organizational tree that bears abundant and excellent fruit - and has done so for many many years with their successful graduates bringing along and supporting the next generation and the next of youth coming into succession ! We congratulate IIGL on being not only exemplary in concept but also
head and shoulders above many larger and more famous organizations in their global reach
and affect !

As everyone reading these testimonials can see, there are innumerable NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) around the world working to address the endless needs of humanity and therefore covering all 17 of the United Nations "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs).

https://www.globalgiving.org/sdg/rf=ggad_19&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqszalvyD5QIVkcDACh1erwU7EAAYASAAEgLjifD_BwE.

We each choose one (or more -- depending on time and resources) and do what we can to advance these Goals. In this regard, I would like to introduce to you the International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL), a U.S.-based NGO that offers a 7 Level, self-guided course in which --- at no charge --- any individual anywhere in the world can begin to develop the capacity for leadership, which can then be applied to the Sustainable Development Goals of personal interest.

I have worked with and funded IIGL since its inception in 2002 and have watched it expand in membership and in the development of close personal relationships across cultures --- a key element for peace on earth. The majority of applicants are from developing countries, a reflection of worldwide recognition of the crucial need for education which so many cannot afford, and of the determination to succeed, both at IIGL and with the many projects that have been initiated as a result of our leadership training. In addition, many of our students have been granted scholarships by larger international NGOs, to further their leadership capacity.

We invite you to visit:
- Our website: www.global-leadership.com
- "Student Websites" on the IIGL site (above)
- Our book of testimonials by students, graduates and supporters
"Creating Your Path Through Leadership" (at Amazon)

Thank you for perusing our website and testimonials, which hopefully will lead you to consider joining us in our mission to support those who cannot achieve their goals alone. It is not by accident that we're all here on the planet together and If we don't help each other --- no one will.

Lynne Murguia

IIIGL has made tremendous impact in leadership formation in Africa. I have been affiliated with IIGL for well over 4 years.

Their leadership curriculum has helped millions of African youths rediscover themselves, and also live a life of Focus and Impact.

IIGL has helped me to direct my thinking towards being motivated to create new ideas, attain leadership skills, start big things from a small beginnings, appreciate the Creator, to be good at everything that comes my way, appreciate, love people them and be the best wherever i find myself.
I also learnt to be disciplined in the place of studying and learning new skills.


Jeremiah Jibro (Nigeria)

The program is simply life changing. I'm happy to be part of this organization and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve his/her life in one way or the other.

I am so proud to come across this great Institution. I am where I am today because of IIGL.
Thanks IIGL
One book can change a mind one mind can change the world.

Dear GNP ---

Based on 15 years of Board membership and funding of the International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL), it is an honor to report that this organization, with a minimal budget of barely U.S, $50,000, has succeeded in stimulating the leadership qualities of hundreds of students around the world, and their frequent development of local projects to impulse the transformation of society --- accomplished at no charge to all interested applicants throughout the globe. As a result, members from students to mentors, to Board members, to funders create many long-term personal connections, creating the cultural exchanges which are the foundation for world synthesis, as well as the opportunities for rising above the many challenges --- economic and/or spiritual --- so prevalent around the world.

In addition, this year (2018) the organization has produced a book of testimonials by graduates and other key members of IIGL, intended to expand the student body to areas of the world where it is yet to establish a foothold, to increase visibility on social media platforms, and to stimulate fundraising.
https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Your-Path-Through-Leadership/dp/1984131842

Insight into our work can be accessed at: www.global-leadership.com .

In mutual planetary commitment -----

Lynne Murguia

IIGL is a superb institution that brings the best out of her students. I recommend it for everyone tired of an average life, and who importantly want to influence the world for a sane course.

Joining the International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL) is one the best things that has ever happened to me. I can confidently say that my world is better because of the skills and knowledge that I acquired through the studies.
My dreams and aspirations in life are clearer and I work towards achieving my set goals daily with less distractions.

Lynda

For me, IIGL is an Institution that makes me who I am today. The lessons I got, completely free of any charge were unexplainable. I am really indebted to IIGL. It has changed my life in a tremendous way.

International Institute of Global Leadership is first of its kind, highly inspirational leadership school that has imparted so much in my life. The influence on me is so invaluable and has been the catalyst spurring me to forge ahead even in the midst of life challenges through the recommended unquantifiable books that I have been opportuned to read at no cost.In fact, I am greatful and highly favoured to be part of the beneficiaries across the globe. Consistently, the giant in me is awaken and ready to be of positive influence to my generation.

Interestingly superb!
I have known IIGL close to 3 years, its without an inch of regret.

IIGL has really changed my life from a goalless individual to someone who is making waves. When I enrolled for IIGL which was introduced to me by a friend of mine. IIGL made me rediscover my purpose and has help me develop personally and professionally. From the first two introductory books. Its has been an exciting experience because I have been practicalizing the principles of the books I have read so far and the results has been tremendous. God Bless IIGL and her sponsors.
Yours Faithfully,
Lawal Christopher
IIGL Level 2 Student

my name is Juliette Alyce Engole. i am Ugandan.
I am currently a level 4 student under the IIGL program. Before i joined this institute, i was desperately searching for a leadership institute to harness my leadership ability. a friend who was a student in IIGL told me about it. i applied and was taken in. my life has been totally transformed as a result of the books that i have read under this program. i learned about the importance of living a purposeful life and now my life has so much meaning. thanks to IIGL, i have been able to achieve so much in this short period of time.

I stumbled on a quote that I never understood the implication until I had gone far in the IIGL program. It is; “You are the same person today that you are going to be in five years from now except for two things; the people you associate with and the books you read.” The people I met here and the books I was exposed to changed my orientation about life and the world. IIGL is a program that if I had not under taken would have been my greatest regret in life. The program taught me how to handle personal and group conflicts, how to educate others and above all how to be a good leader. Through IIGL my reading habits have improved significantly and my writing skills were thoroughly sharpened. IIGL has made me a focused person, changed my dreams and also serves as a guide to achieving these dreams in life. It is truly a worthwhile experience.

I have been involved as a donor, board member and student mentor for many years. This has allowed me to witness many transformations in the students who have participated. They become positive, motivated adults who strive to improve the lives of people in their communities. I continue to be inspired by the changes I observe and the projects that the students undertake.

"What do you want out of life?" If someone had asked me this same question two decades ago, my response would have been vague and varied. But that is before I enrolled as a student of the Leadership Institute. Like most people, I had no particular goal to achieve in life. I merely drifted along, trying this and the other, sort of like playing a game of hide and seek with life. The first two books from the Institute Jonathan Seagull and As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen, wet my appetite to seek answers to the three fundamental basic life questions.

"Who am I?" This question deals with identity. "Why am I here?" This question examines purpose, and "Where am I gong?" This question probes issues on destiny. But it wasn't until I read "Psycho Cybernetics 2000, A Complete Update of Maxwell Maltz Classic" by Bobbe Sommer and Brian Tracy's excellent book on Goals, that inner transitional transformation began to take effect in my life.

I was dying to grow up and be my own man; only, I did not know or plan what that my own grown up person would do to make a difference in society. Then, I turned 21, had my freedom and I thought,

"Ah now this is life," but freedom too has its limitations. Later on I contemplated getting married and gaining societal status quo to raise a family. But never in my wildest of dreams did I stop or pause to think that every step of the way, although ushering in the desires of my heart, also pushed me closer to the edge and end of he road in life.

Earlier in life, I made many poor decisions, took uncalculated risks and lived on the margin. Opportunities were there in plenty to make good my life, but I did not reach out and grab them deluding myself better ones are yet to come my way in future.

Back in the innocent days, everything seemed so pure, so perfect and so purposeful. But that is before life experiences came charging, changing the course and direction of my entire life. In the prime of youth, I had no known role models to emulate like today's youth boast of. Caught in a tangle web of illiteracy on the one hand and tradition on the other of parent's lifestyle, at least the parents were closer to the old school of thought where culture reigned supreme. The two illiteracy and tradition along with other life's pressures greatly influenced and shaped the course of my life. Although a lot of interesting developments have since taken place, many of the mistakes could have been avoided had I the right guidance and counseling from the beginning. I consider belonging to a 'lost generation' whose appetite for the good things in life turned into a burden instead of a blessing.

Four years of high school were behind a future of new and exciting life awaited a head, so I thought. There were days the body literally floated on the wings of the wind, anticipating freedom that would finally become part of my adult life. From here on, life would be pure pleasure, I contemplated. Whatever the heart wanted it would have; party from dusk to dawn, disturbing the bones on the dance floor until there is no strength left in the body to move a muscle. Go after girls with gusto selecting ones for friendship fun and future relationship. But none of these things really satisfied the longing and emptiness in my heat. There were also set backs to contend with such as lack of finances to have the good times roll. All I wanted was to live to the fullest for the moment. Literally unchecked personal freedom was coming through my ears, my eyes bulging with desire for the good things, the heart running away with all kinds and manner of excitement.

I lived on the fast lane to nowhere, but a life of dissolution, disappointment and despair. Parent's precautions sounded hollow, boring and sounded like music to the ears during my teenage tough.

I thought I had it all
Till I lost it all
And I had to begin again all over.

If only someone had whispered behind my wet ears and warned me of the looming danger of trying to take all of life into my teeth or someone placed one self improvement book before me; perhaps the records of my life would have been set straight then.

Every last one is endowed with great potential for success, the difference comes in what one does with whatever one perceives as a heart desire. In my case, it was the discovery of the potential of creative writing. Once I knew the importance of setting and sticking to goals, improving on the knowledge and skills, creative writing became my number one goal in life.

Reading books from the Leadership Institute, I realized, there are no rehearsals in life, it is the real thing and I am the main character in the storyline of the drama that is my life. It is bad not to know when one makes exit from this world; equally worse when that time finds you unprepared as is usually the case with many. But, it is worst that you can't come back to right the wrongs or put final touches to unfinished businesses. In either case of entrance or exit, in or out of this world, one has little choice or control over. However, one has a wide range and variety of choices to make while still alive upon this planet earth. The sad thing is like most people, I made many wrong choices and was going through life enraged instead of enjoying all that life has to offer.

First, I had to come to terms with and accept the reality of the new challenges in my life. Second, I had take stock and look at my life a fresh. Third, I had to make appropriate adjustments. Walking that road has been tough, trying and torturous. There are those who successfully make necessary changes and cope beautifully with whatever difficulties life throws at them. I am not one of them. Fourth, I had to set new goals.

Once I became aware of the importance of setting and sticking to my goals until they are achieved, life has had a different ring to it. Not all my goals have been fulfilled but I am confident they will be in time judging from the experience of the ones that have been achieved.

Fifth, I had to deliberately take attention off myself, off my frustrations and off my disappointments and purposely concentrate on available opportunities still waiting in life. None of these adjustments come easy and cheap. It took some doing to come to these realizations and time has been the greatest healer.

Today, I am committed to being a participant not a spectator in the game of life. I no longer stand by and watch as others scale the ladder of success, wishing I could be the one. I also no longer sit back and simply expect a better life awaits out there somewhere for me. Wishful thinking I discovered doesn't cut it for success in life. Once life tossed me out of the warm nest of my comfort zone through painful past experiences, I now know better.

In a short essay such as this one, it would be difficult if not impossible to include all of life's practical lessons I have learnt in the first two levels of study from this institute. However, the two books mentioned above along with others, laid the foundation of the impact of the course on my personal and professional life, increased my demand for goal oriented results and made me conscious of the involvement of others my pursuit for a successful life.

Since i started my journey with IIGL, i have greatly improved in my job and i tend to look at life differently. I have developed my self esteem and i am more confident of myself when addressing people.

In fact the role IIGL has played in my life cannot be over emphasized. I recommend all in my community to enroll each time i have the opportunity.

I am so grateful to know this organization. I get much joy in watching the students grow and express their gifts and talents for the betterment of humankind. I see that their eyes open to the greater vision for humanity and this wonderful planet we are so blessed to be nurtured by. The graduated studies of IIGL supports these students to become the greater of themselves. It deserves more and more accolades.

IIGL is a transformative platform for Global leaders. It shaped men around the world and this men are shaping nations.

IIGL have been very good and beneficial to me by assisting with raising global awareness through raising the standards of literacy among its students members.

There is a time in your life that you will never forget for various reasons. For me, a special and phase changing moment was the first time I have discovered the International Institute for Global Leadership. Thats a point at which I understand the power of thought and positive mentality. My life has changed dramatically, for I have reached from a small and marginalized district to a world of many opportunities. I am on a ladder of growth and progress to the extent friends and families are amazed. IIGL Sent me a life changing books for 100% Free, review my assessments for free and encourage me towards the good for free. I can witness anywhere and anytime that IIGLs influence in my life is magnificent, and I hope its the same for many more youths across the world!

I am Ghanaian and reside in Aburi in the Eastern part of Ghana. Sometime ago I enrolled as a student of the Institute for Global Leadership. I am yet to complete the course, but the two books read from the institute has deeply transform my life, to be self-confident and can meet any challenges in leadership without obstacles to outweighs me. Thanks to this great institute. I have learn to be more positive in all situation. I now know I can turn stone to riches with a positive mind..

NWAKUMA PAUL
IIGL STUDENT (LEVEL Four)

In 2011, I got enrolled into IIGL study scheme after deep hunger for deeper
purpose and direction in life. This moment, it was obvious to me that there
is about to commence a great revolution in my life, (when the student is
ready the teacher will appear), so it is said.
The great view of who I am and why I do what I do was made known to me, I
discovered my potential (unlimited) knowing I can do anything I set my mind
to, and that I can be anything I want to be.
Over the period of my study, I have read various books and have acquired
recommendable knowledge and a change of believed toward the betterment of my
life. I have grown in many areas of my life, confidence, courage, faith, and
even in my presentation.
IIGL is a life builder, a hope giver, and an eye opener. If there is a study
I would recommend for my friends its IIGL, I have introduced not less than 9
persons into IIGL, of which 7 of them have registered and I severely dream
of going through to till I graduate from the institution.
IIGL and Life study are very similar in nature; they both require self
discipline, hard work and personal determination to succeed.

In life just as there is every defining moment in every phase, International institute for global leadership have rigorously reformed and refined me through the teachings and philosophy of the institute. I have not only become a better and a transformed being but as well a source of transformation and inspiration to any one that I come in contact with in recent time.
The institute has not only shaped my value/ faulty and distorted belief systems but as well developed me to become more of community development strategist. Through the institute's teachings I have remarkably developed the following skills:
• Critical thinking skills
• Great communication skills
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Human development skills
• Negotiation skills
• Building great habit
• Decision making and technical skills
• Cognitive and adaptive skills
Aside self confidence, overcoming inferiority complex and also improvement in the physical quality of my life .
From the first introductory books up till level two, the streams of lessons that I have acquired is having a positive impact in my life and the community that I Live.
I want to use this medium to call the attention of those who may have the opportunity to read this to give a gift of destiny to the future generation by supporting this noble course it really exceeds far expectations.
From : Igwe O Matthew (Level two )

Quality leadership values that transformed my life were learnt while studying at the International Institute for Global Leadership, presently I am given the opportunity to practically lead an organisation and my community.

I joined international institute of global leadership at a time when I was searching for my role as a leader in my community. I was amazed to discover that such as institution exists and that it provides the education free of charge.immediately I signed up and applied and from the very first short books that I was given I learned a lot and it build up my confidence as an individual and as a leader to whom others look up to. Although I am still in the first level and am yet to graduate to the the next level I already see potential in the person I'm becoming through the leadership institute. It also connected me with other individuals pursuing the same purpose and I have made friends.

I am DOGBO KOFI FAFALI a Togolese living in GHANA. I officially joined IIGL on the 14th MAy 2011 after a friend has revealed to me the intellectual benefits of the American-based Institute. Even though English is a second language for Francophone students like me, I didn't give chance to the linguistic barrier to stop my ambition. Unfortunately I didn't get any university degree before becoming a university-dropout but IIGL has opened my eyes and is giving me hope as I keep on reading its books. I was so delighted as I read Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude, I call this book ''my Bible". Today because of IIGL I am equipped with knowledge to live a successful business and marital life. Before, I thought wealth possession is the gift of destiny but IIGL lets me believe that it is possible with anybody who carries stubborn vision backed by determination. THANKS IIGL, LONG LIVE THE SPONSORS.

It was four or five years before I happened to get know the International Institute for Global Leadership (IIGL) through my friend. It was immediately I realized that this Institute has something different and worth compared to the usual-kind of non-profit entities. I like very much and I believe strongly on its approach to address the complex problems of human-beings. The approach being used by the Institute, which focus on changing the very essence our outlook towards the world, is very significant in addressing the root causes of our problem. I think it is the approach every one of us should follow. Because the secret lies there: "change your mind, you can change the world around you". We need more and more non-profit entities like IIGL that work on the very fabric of human being-Mind!!!

Thanks

Solomon T

International Institute for Global Leadership is one of the few things I thank God for. Because without them I wouldn't even dream of being where I am today. Their self-paced study materials empowered me to be a leader, mentor, businessman, and a great role model. I now think big, see life differently, and behave in a matured way... all thanks to the carefully curriculum of IIGL. I used to tell people that I'd have been a street bum without IIGL. I don't know how to thank them enough. IIGL is a God-sent! - Edwin Joel

This Bereket Alemayehu from Ethiopia. Since 2006 I am one of the IIGL students who is growing every time, year by year in mind, thinking, character and fell a world citizen wherever I go and becoming very keen to serve to communities.

I don't have enough words to tell about IIGL and the goodness which it's thriving to make the world a better place by the impact of informal education and providing a platform to the students to share any valuable ideas and proven experiences.

long live IIGL.
Bereket Alemayehu
Ethiopia

In 2011, when I was introduced to this non-profit by another friend in my university in Ghana, my initial excitement was because I liked being involved with non-profits. But when I got enrolled, the first list of books that I had to read were somewhat interesting because of the theoretical principles of self-development that I encountered in my reading. At level one of my studies, I did not realise that these principles were practical enough to influence my actions. At best, I felt they could only influence my perception and thoughts. Now I am almost completing level four of my reading and I realise the books at this level were a practical link to what I referred to as "theory" in the beginning books. I am now reading books that affect my interactions, help my academic career and in the next set of books I will receive, I expect to take a peep into the life of people I admire and the a career I aim at. As someone living in a low-income country, I realise that most of these books would have been out of my reach until I was financially sound enough to afford; and probably then it will be too late to acquire. Last week, I spoke to a friend and colleague who I was not getting along with in the past, but now cannot remember the last time we picked a quarrel over a course of action. This is what IIGL can do to human relationships. I work with youth and many of them seek to learn from me. The first recommendation I usually make to them is get enrolled IIGL , and we will be in tune to develop together.

IIGL was one of the major organisation that had a big influence in my life.I remember as a pioneer student in 2002 who was looking for a meaning and purpose in life.In IIGL the answer came so quietly and powerfully and as they say the rest is history.

For me it was a journey and I am happy about that experience and would encourage donors to support the good work and students to take up this opportunity IIGL offers.

The International INstitute for Global Leadership is a U..S.-based NGO which provides training in heart-centered leadership at no charge to those around the world interested in such an endeavor. This is done through supplying books by mail or online, and is supported by the guided student reports and related mentoring by qualified volunteers connected with the organization.

www.global-leadership.com

As a former micro-creditor practitioner in Asia, and NGO representative to the United Nations in New York, I began funding IIGL at its inception on the recommendation of a friend who was a donor to social advancement projects around the world. This was in 2002, and my funding has continued in line with the expanded progress of IIGL in producing students who have proceeded to form their own local projects dedicated to transforming their societies from the bottom - up.

I cannot recommend highly enough the value of IIGL both to its students, to its donors -- many of whom have become Board members as well as donors to student projects, and to the world, as the value of heart-centered leadership begins to take hold in -- and transform -- societies around the world.

Lynne Murguia
- Donor
- Board Member
- Micro-Credit Practitioner
- Fomer NGO Representative to the United Nations

I am happy to financially support IIGL as a positive and life changing force on our planet. Over the years I have worked with IIGL, (I served on the board for a number of years) I have seen hope spring up where things seemed hopeless. I continue to see internal spiritual shifts in incredible degrees as students and graduates practice the principles they learn through the established curriculum and resources. It bring my heart joy and delight to know that I can share my abundance in small but significant ways that help shape the future of humanity.
Wanda Gail Campbell, Huntsville, Al

IIGL is a great NGO which has helped me gain new knowledge through books I never would have easily accessed. Most importantly, the books are sent to me through e-mail (soft copy) at no cost to me. This is an NGO with a wonderful mission. I am thrilled to be a part of IIGL.

IIGL is real NGO with view of making one realize how potential can be to generate what could earlier not realize. The books actually open valves from normal functioning to turbo charger.
We realize why rich and poor never meet, thinking differently
It make one whole completed, confidence boost, I am proud to get the chance to know this NGO.

IIGL has totally transformed me and I have reshaped myself for success. I have developed self confidence and I feel I am here for success. I have built a new, positive and realistic self and I am a person I want to be. I now focus on desired changes instead of dwelling on past mistakes. I have changed my mental attitude from negative to positive. I have made my life meaningful to both myself and to the society in which I am living. I have achieved positive self-image:- one that empowers me to set and achieve goals of personal happiness and professional success. How could I have been so blind for so many years? Gone are the days that were wasted! I have left behind negative habits and going back is just as impossible as returning to crawling when one knows how to walk. IIGL has provided me with all the tools and ideas that will lead to personal development and success. Now the only requirement on my side for lifelong success is the habit of taking action on my plans, goals, ideas and insights.

I am now an appreciator rather than a depreciator of everything that shows up in my life. I now know why I am here, I know that I am more than an encapsulated collection of bones, blood and organs in a black skin and hair covered body. I now live with a purpose and choose to avoid being detracted by demands of the ego, I now have great reverence for the world of Spirit, and commune with the Source, and I stay inspired.

Without IIGL, I may not be alive and well today. I had a serious acid problem with my stomach a while back. Through guidance of my IIGL mentor and other affiliates of IIGL, I transformed my eating habits and have not had the same problem ever since, switching from a more acidic diet to an alkaline one. Also, without IIGL, I would not have had the know how and motivation to start my own organization, Gods_i_international, to advocate for peace, equality, and social justice in Northern Ireland. I have grown so much personally and professionally with IIGL. My experience with this organization has been invaluable both as a student and board member. The leadership and students are wonderful people to work with!

I have been involved with the Institute for Global leadership from its beginning stages and am constantly blown away by the level of the language and the valuable insights learned and expressed with so much clarity and eloquence with each year's student reviews. I have had some more personal correspondence with a number of students over the years and am greatly impressed by their enthusiasm and career choices and the actual manifestation of projects that benefit their local community. The effects of the students involvement with IIGL ripples out in ways we cannot even imagine and they are definitely making an impact wherever they might reside... I will continue to support them in the future...

Ever since I became a student, my life have been transformed tremendously. I have changed from being reactive to pro-active. I have become the master of my thoughts, words and actions. I can say that as a result of the books and exercises I have carried out since becoming a member, I become a change agent and a more responsible, understanding, appreciative, forgiving, relaxed, determined, focused and above all, a better christian. I was attracted to IIGL in late 2009 when I was searching for meaning to my life. It was through a book on how to write attractive CV's, written by one of the students that I got to know of IIGL.

When I first heard about IIGL I was impressed with the sincere dedication, hard work and commitment of the program coordinator. As I reviewed the website,I felt complete alignment with the philosophy, mission, and purpose. A financial contribution was only the beginning. I began to read student essays and learn how lives around the world were being changed through IIGL's impact. Stories of personal and community hardship were being overcome through practical application of the principles learned through these resources. Letting go of the mentality of victim hood was discernible as students worked diligently through the program. Releasing patterns of victim hood indicates a major step forward in becoming a contributory world citizen. Following student essays reveals a courageous journey into self and fosters a desire to help others. Mentoring my first student was totally joyful as I was able to detect a shift in consciousness by the way he responded to specific challenges in his life. His efforts and people like me supporting him with life visioning resulted in him completing the program and establishing his own life coaching business. His own experiences now serve as tools to serve others in similar circumstances. Through this program, countless students have found life more purposeful and meaningful. Many have learned not only how to change their personal circumstances by seeing differently but also desire to give back by reaching out to enrich the lives of others in their communities and countries.

i got to find out about the IIGl program from a friend of mine who has always challenged me to become a better person in life. he told me reading books could help me get to that person that i wanted to be and i sort of didn't believe him at first but decided to join the program anyway. i can now say that reading books does help a lot. the program has helped me to realize the importance of many things that i always took for granted for example defining one's goals in life and writing them down, having a positive attitude among others. the program has helped me to develop and improve on the relationships that i have with people around me especially with my family who i have had problems with in the past. i have great confidence, hope and self esteem in myself and my abilities. i am deeply grateful to the people that have made this possible for me in this program and i would encourage anyone and everyone to become enrolled in this program.

Ive been a donor for the IIGL for a few years and I have greatly enjoyed reading and hearing about the positive growth the program has had on many students participating in IIGL. For such a small cost, IIGL is the best intentional investment I make each and every month. Supporting a program that gives people the tools who are thristy to consciously evolve into positive leaders is beautiful. Personal growth is priceless- The return on this global investment is limitless, and the value so great it cannot be measured by any international monetary system. I look forward to the program growing and reaching to many around the world.

Have been a student and non-voting board member of IIGL, I am getting many things such as able to develop a leadership quality in my community and doing communicate with many people and even travel outside of my country and got wonderful experiences interacting with world citizens. I would like to see the institute reaching many people in the developing countries.

In 2005, I made a bold decision by joining IIGL to dedicate my life to starting and advancing a revolution in how Human Beings Think, Speak and Act, based on a new model of consciousness. I completed level seven studies October 2009. This marvelous journey has been life transforming, helping me discover what a man can do to move the world & benefit humanity. For me IIGL is indeed a Powerful, Safe, Nurturing, and Nourishing Platform for Individuals to step in to Re-discover and Re-claim the Natural and Authentic Brilliance and Greatness that They already Are.

I am among the earliest students of IIGL. What I learned from this institute helps me to structure my objectives and prioritize them. While doing this I gave a certain focus to my life to the extend where I am certain that my plan will materialize. As the director of the French division, I was able to develop a student group of 55 students with the support of contributors and volunteers. My only regret to date is the inability to do more financially to develop the French affiliate institute. The economy is currently tough. But, I really think that IIGL deserves massive support in developing emerging leaders allover the world, particularly in developing countries.

As a student at IIGL, I really cherish all the leadership principles I am gleaning from the outstanding curriculum and tidbits of wisdom I am learning from Michael here and there. My view of life challenges has been revolutionized and dramatically altered by first thinking "Good!" after an encounter, then delineating ways I will grow from the experience. Anyone has much to gain from the program.

I have beren a regular contributor to IIGL for some time now and it feels like I am getting maximum impact for my money. The books IIGL uses are all great and the students from Africa, especially, seems to devour the information on higher consciousness. Since the inner is always outpictured in the outer, I know of no better way to raise the vibratory rate of the planet, and promote not only our survival but our flourishing as a species. Dr. David K. Banner