Emma Cherniavsky: CEO, UK for UNHCR

Written By Dave Gill

“Good leadership is very much first about listening. You have to help others believe things will get better.”

Insights and leadership thinking from Emma Cherniavsky, CEO at UK for UNHCR.

In this long-form conversation with Dave, Emma discusses:

  • being influenced by her family's history of displacement

  • the current global displacement crisis, and the importance of personal stories in understanding the refugee experience

  • what she learned from politics as the deputy CEO of the Liberal Democrats

  • the significance of supporting staff wellbeing in high-pressure environments

  • the role of mentorship in her career

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