Ep 207: Leading Through Leadership Hijacks with Edgar Sandoval

In this powerful episode of The Global Leadership Podcast, host David Ashcraft sits down with Edgar Sandoval, President and CEO of World Vision, to explore the concept of 'leadership hijacks'—those unexpected disruptions that derail even the most carefully laid plans. Edgar shares his deeply personal journey, from immigrating to the U.S. at 18 with $50 and no English skills, to leaving a successful corporate career at Procter & Gamble to answer a calling to nonprofit leadership. His story reveals how crises—personal, professional, and global—became transformative moments of growth, faith, and purpose. Through the lens of his family’s experience with special needs children, his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his transition to World Vision, Edgar illustrates how true leadership emerges not in stability, but in storms. He emphasizes the vital practice of 'absorbing fear and exuding hope'—a mindset rooted in faith, authenticity, and servant leadership. The episode culminates in practical wisdom for navigating uncertainty, including the 'Believe, Belong, Become' mantra, the importance of facts over panic, and the need to celebrate small wins and extend grace during crises.