Are Unsung Heroes Born Or Made? – Paul D. Lowe & Noha Hefny
World Game-Changers
English - July 14, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBBusiness Education Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Paul is joined by returning guest Noha Hefny to continue their discussion around whether unsung heroes are born or made.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
I can’t answer this question directly with one word. What differentiates unsung heroes from other heroes is that some people do heroic acts or acts that deserve recognition as a duty or an obligation, but for unsung heroes it’s a necessity. They serve, and it’s never calculated and there’s never an expectation of a return.
There is one example that comes to mind from the pandemic. There were people from less developed countries carrying vaccines on their back to take them to people who didn’t have access to them. Nobody asked these people to do that but they felt responsible to ensure that people in their community had access to the vaccine, they provided that safety, that’s a heroic act, to walk miles carrying the vaccine or water to ensure that people are safe and healthy.
Unsung heroes don’t fear disapproval or speaking up for what they stand for, they don’t run away in the face of conflict. They are willing to put in limitless amounts of time, including sleepless nights in order to undertake that particular effort. They put others before themselves. This can be nurtured and something that can be developed over time if we really have the resolve to do something.
The values of a would-be unsung hero are: a very strong idea of ethics and morality, always wanting to do the right thing, determination, passion and conviction, courage, determination, standing up for what is wrong, outspoken and moral.
BEST MOMENTS
‘For some people it’s part of their makeup, who they are. But others may have gone through a downturn in their life and as a result they start reflecting on how they could be of service and how they can make a difference and they go through a transformation journey that leads them to serve their community without expectation.’
‘Any unsung hero is delivering actions selflessly in the service of community/the world on the basis of necessity and they expect nothing in return.’
‘For unsung heroes there is a sense of courage, ownership or responsibility that plays in. There is a sense of belief, faith, perseverance, and resolve to solve something. Without those components not everyone can be an unsung hero.’
‘They are role models using themselves and their personalities to make a difference.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organisations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organisations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility.
She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/
Email: [email protected]
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Contributing Significantly To World Peace…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
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