Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist, and Sahra Mani, director of the documentary 'Bread & Roses,' discuss Afghan women's resilience against the Taliban. They highlight the struggles for education and rights, emphasizing storytelling's power in amplifying these voices. The conversation underscores the urgent need for international accountability and including women in negotiations for Afghanistan's future, revealing the importance of solidarity in their activism.

Morra Aarons-Mele: The Anxious Achiever Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, in 2010 and sold her business in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower*. In this conversation, Morra and I discuss some key tactics that help leaders release just a bit of control. Since control is often driven by fear, we can let go of some control by making small shifts in our practices, awareness, and planning. We also explore how to set boundaries that will help us lead in ways that are more helpful to others — and ourselves. Key Points Control is often caused by fear. Optimism can be a bit of an antidote to it. Adopt a practice mindset by making small shifts to endure uncomfortable things. Practice open awareness throughs surrender; the opposite of controlling and micromanaging. Get clear on scheduling, deadlines, longer term career goals. Those provide a healthy illusion of control. Create a distinction between having an emotion and being the emotion. Begin setting boundaries by noticing when you are moving from comfort to discomfort. Resources Mentioned The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower* by Morra Aarons-Mele The Anxious Achiever podcast Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Four Steps to Get Unstuck and Embrace Change, with Susan David (episode 297) Effective Delegation of Authority, with Hassan Osman (episode 413) Align Your Calendar to What Matters, with Nir Eyal (episode 431) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

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Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist for girls' education, shares poignant insights about the dire situation for women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. She discusses the documentary 'Bread & Roses,' which highlights the brave women fighting against oppressive measures. Malala emphasizes the urgent need for international support and advocacy for women's rights. The conversation also touches on the cultural resilience of Afghan women, their innovative approaches to education, and the critical importance of global awareness in their struggle for dignity.

In this enlightening discussion, Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate and passionate advocate for girls' education, shares her harrowing experience of being attacked by the Taliban. She reflects on her miraculous recovery and the overwhelming support she received, emphasizing the power of love and collective prayer. Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, joins the conversation to speak about his unwavering faith during that dark moment. Together, they highlight the vital importance of education in empowering girls worldwide and the resilience required to face societal challenges.

Join the Spring Break celebration with John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis. Topics range from writing memoirs to Nobel Peace Prize surprises, beatboxing adventures, and quirky pinata madness. Dive into existential comedy, game show prizes, and sponsor messages with a mix of humor and insights.

A teenage girl survives a brutal attack, becomes youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Malala Yousafzai advocates for education despite Taliban threats. Her journey from tragedy to triumph inspires global activism. Podcast explores Taliban oppression, terrorism theories, and support for girls' education worldwide.

Join Ashto and Jonesy in a thought-provoking episode exploring Malala Yousafzai's journey from a young Pakistani girl to a global advocate for girls' education. They delve into gender disparities, the arrival of the Taliban, challenging extremist views, escalating threats, and the importance of education for all.

Nobel Peace Prize winners feel burnout too. Malala Yousafzai - who survived an assassination attempted by the Taliban - works tirelessly so that more women and girls can access education. But she often feels guilty at taking time off, but knows she must to avoid burnout.  She shares her tips with Dr Laurie Santos on how to achieve work/life balance; how to deal with disappointment; and how to build bridges with people we disagree with.  (Recorded live at Yale's Silliman College.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.