As the UN marks 80 years of service, Liliana Nieves shares what it really takes to build effective humanitarian teams. From recruiting during a cholera outbreak in South Sudan to achieving gender parity at UN headquarters, she reveals:

✅ Why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical skills

✅ How to tackle unconscious bias in hiring

✅ The direct link between strategic recruitment and mental health

✅ Why diversity isn't just nice to have—it's essential for effectiveness

✅ Real advice for breaking into humanitarian work

"We're not only hiring skills, but a team's culture and the capacity to manage pressure. Hiring the right person means selecting individuals who have the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work effectively in high-stress environments."

Whether you're considering humanitarian work or managing teams in challenging contexts, this conversation offers actionable insights on building teams that can handle the emotional demands of making a real difference.

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