Be, See, Do - Lessons on Resilience and Leadership from Landmine Survivor Jerry White

Most people assume that facing the brutal facts about our world seals our fate—that despair is inevitable. Jerry White flips that script, revealing a radical truth: resilience and possibility emerge only when we confront reality head-on. After surviving a landmine in the Golan Heights, Jerry mastered the art of transforming trauma into a force for global change. His story isn’t just inspiring; it’s a blueprint for turning adversity into an unstoppable engine of hope.In this episode, Jerry shares tangible frameworks for resilience—face the facts, choose life, reach out, get moving, and give back. He explains how these principles have propelled him from personal tragedy to leading groundbreaking initiatives like the landmine ban treaty and the UN Convention on Disability Rights. Discover how embracing trauma as a catalyst can unlock deeper human potential and inspire collective action toward a flourishing world.You'll explore: Why systemic change begins with individual courage and vulnerability. The transformative power of imagining a society that values connection, protection, and creation. How philanthropy—and particularly the love of humanity—can shape a more equitable, humane future. And why the next wave of global progress depends on rethinking leadership, education, and the very stories we tell about success and worth.This isn’t a distant utopia—it’s a new way of seeing what’s possible. If you’re ready to move beyond cynicism and start sowing seeds of resilience in your community, this episode is essential listening. Jerry’s insights are a call to action: confront reality, tap into our shared humanity, and commit to the small, unglamorous acts that build a better world.Jerry White is a humanist and activist, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as part of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. His work ranges from healing trauma to influencing policy at the highest levels—driven by a profound belief that human ingenuity, compassion, and resilience can rewrite the story of our collective future. Join the conversation that’s redefining what it means to flourish—individually, systemically, and globally. The future is not just possible; it’s waiting for us to step into it.Here his latest book: Amazon.com: BE SEE DO: The Art of Humane Leadership eBook : White, Jerry: Kindle Store For more information: https://beseedo-trial-web.netlify.appExecutive Wins PodcastThe Executive Wins Podcast features inspiring Executives who share their biggest wins.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show