Episode
703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
1:13:40
Published: Mon Oct 08 2018
Description
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE. For my whole life, everything has been a competition. You either win, or you lose. I wasn’t intentionally trying to hurt people, but I wanted to be a winner. It wasn’t until I was 30 years old that I learned a better way to live: win/win. It transformed my life. I started looking for ways that I could succeed while allowing the people around me to succeed, too. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together. The idea of creating win/win situations has been mastered by my guest on today’s episode: Dr. Alaa Murabit. Dr. Alaa Murabit attended medical school at the age of 15 and was named one of Forbes 30 under 30, an Aspen Institute Spotlight Scholar, and one of Canada’s 30x30. She is one of the UN’s 17 Global Sustainable Development Goal Advocates and a UN High-Level Commissioner on Health Employment & Economic Growth. She was recently appointed the Executive Director of Phase Minus 1, LLC which provides leadership in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and more. Dr. Murabit champions women's participation in peace processes and conflict mediation. She approaches conflict in a way that humanizes both sides: by first finding common ground. She is helping everyone in the world understand that when women succeed, everyone succeeds. It’s good for the economy, it’s good for the government, and it’s even good for the environment. Learn how Dr. Murabit mediates the most difficult scenarios and helps women obtain an education, reproductive rights, and health in Episode 703.
Chapters
This episode features a conversation about why it's important to approach religion with inclusivity in order for everyone to be accepted.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
Summary
This episode features a conversation about why it's important to approach religion with inclusivity in order for everyone to be accepted. It also discusses the challenges that religion faces with conflict around the world and how policy-making can empower those caught in conflict in different countries.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how some people define success based on traditional metrics such as the number of followers, patients or negotiations, but emphasizes the importance of considering non-traditional metrics such as relationships and time spent with loved ones.
02:10 - 08:05 (05:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses how some people define success based on traditional metrics such as the number of followers, patients or negotiations, but emphasizes the importance of considering non-traditional metrics such as relationships and time spent with loved ones. She shares her experience as the UN High Level Commissioner on Health, Employment and Economic Growth, and as an advisor to UN Women.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Women need to redefine the interpretation of God’s word in religion and have a seat at the table to create an ecosystem where they can have equal knowledge and expertise to define what God has said and have a say in the conversation.
08:05 - 13:09 (05:04)
Summary
Women need to redefine the interpretation of God’s word in religion and have a seat at the table to create an ecosystem where they can have equal knowledge and expertise to define what God has said and have a say in the conversation.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the idea of questioning traditional beliefs and behaviors, especially those taught by loved ones, and how it can lead to more successful outcomes.
13:09 - 16:42 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses the idea of questioning traditional beliefs and behaviors, especially those taught by loved ones, and how it can lead to more successful outcomes. They use the example of women's traditional role in sustaining the community and how it may not always be the best approach.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses their belief that religion, including their own, needs the leadership and interpretation of women in order to grow and evolve.
16:42 - 23:00 (06:17)
Summary
The speaker expresses their belief that religion, including their own, needs the leadership and interpretation of women in order to grow and evolve. They also express a wish for powerful men to be more accountable for their actions.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of prioritizing love when using privileged positions to help others and finding win-win solutions instead of trying to "win".
23:00 - 26:57 (03:57)
Summary
The importance of prioritizing love when using privileged positions to help others and finding win-win solutions instead of trying to "win".
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The difference between corporations and governments is becoming more interesting due to the increase of corporations' own political power and clout.
26:57 - 30:21 (03:24)
Summary
The difference between corporations and governments is becoming more interesting due to the increase of corporations' own political power and clout. Conversations with both corporations and governments reveal the differences in their approach to outreach, leverage, diversity, and economic success.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A health care professional talks about feeling accountable and responsible when making decisions that impact women and societies for generations, and how her knowledge about abortion and experiences as a minority woman shape her perspective.
30:21 - 36:34 (06:13)
Summary
A health care professional talks about feeling accountable and responsible when making decisions that impact women and societies for generations, and how her knowledge about abortion and experiences as a minority woman shape her perspective.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker advocates for education, women's reproductive rights, and opportunities to empower women and let them lead.
36:34 - 39:41 (03:07)
Summary
The speaker advocates for education, women's reproductive rights, and opportunities to empower women and let them lead. She condemns social practices like child brides that restrict and harm women's lives.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jahed Dukure, a survivor of female genital mutilation, is a role model to women and has shifted the conversation on women's health rights.
39:41 - 43:27 (03:46)
Summary
Jahed Dukure, a survivor of female genital mutilation, is a role model to women and has shifted the conversation on women's health rights. The conversation includes the need to address social challenges that limit women's access to education and opportunities to create a supportive ecosystem for women to feel confident in running for office.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses the importance of having women in leadership roles in conflict and peace resolution and the challenges they face in such situations.
43:27 - 46:47 (03:20)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of having women in leadership roles in conflict and peace resolution and the challenges they face in such situations.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the importance of being kinder and more empathetic towards oneself and others, even those with differing opinions, and how it can lead to better outcomes in negotiations and leadership roles.
46:47 - 50:28 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of being kinder and more empathetic towards oneself and others, even those with differing opinions, and how it can lead to better outcomes in negotiations and leadership roles.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A daughter reflects on the greatest lesson her mother gave her, the opportunity to aspire to be whatever she wanted to be in an ecosystem that supported her decisions.
50:28 - 54:51 (04:22)
Summary
A daughter reflects on the greatest lesson her mother gave her, the opportunity to aspire to be whatever she wanted to be in an ecosystem that supported her decisions. Sacrifice is necessary, but prioritizing health is crucial for this to be possible.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The medical field has placed great importance on preventative health to avoid the financial and health implications of obesity and related diseases.
54:51 - 57:41 (02:50)
Summary
The medical field has placed great importance on preventative health to avoid the financial and health implications of obesity and related diseases. However, prioritizing one's own health can be difficult, especially for women who often focus on taking care of others before themselves.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on her experiences of a lack of birthday celebrations as a child, and the eventual embrace of a month-long celebration in her adulthood.
57:41 - 1:00:40 (02:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on her experiences of a lack of birthday celebrations as a child, and the eventual embrace of a month-long celebration in her adulthood.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the value of education and how it provided her with opportunities to learn from impressive and diverse individuals.
1:00:40 - 1:05:42 (05:01)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the value of education and how it provided her with opportunities to learn from impressive and diverse individuals. She also advocates for empowering and respecting women rather than speaking to them in a derogatory way.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest speaker emphasizes the importance of using one's success, platform, and voice to uplift women in male-dominated spaces by recognizing their capabilities and helping them get access to the same opportunities.
1:05:42 - 1:09:06 (03:23)
Summary
The guest speaker emphasizes the importance of using one's success, platform, and voice to uplift women in male-dominated spaces by recognizing their capabilities and helping them get access to the same opportunities.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of honest conversations about masculinity and femininity in advancing women's rights.
1:09:06 - 1:11:25 (02:19)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of honest conversations about masculinity and femininity in advancing women's rights. She believes that true greatness lies in recognizing leadership means asking for help and leaving no harm.
Episode703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dr. Allah Mrabit discusses how negotiation can create a win-win-win experience to improve our humanity and reduce conflict in the world.
1:11:25 - 1:13:12 (01:47)
Summary
Dr. Allah Mrabit discusses how negotiation can create a win-win-win experience to improve our humanity and reduce conflict in the world. The episode also highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and perspectives with others.