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Watch this 28-minute conference talk featuring a dialogue between Patrick Awuah, Founder & President of Ashesi University and 2009 McNulty Prize Winner, and Margot Pritzker, Chair of the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees, exploring the theme of resilience at the 2025 Resnick Aspen Action Forum. Discover how the Rwandan genocide sparked Awuah's profound sense of responsibility to return to Ghana and dedicate his life to uplifting communities, driving development, and empowering future generations through higher education. Learn about the founding story of Ashesi University and how Awuah's transformative academic journey inspired him to create a bold new model for leadership education in Africa. Gain valuable insights on navigating crisis situations, cultivating ethical leadership principles, and scaling meaningful change through strategic collaboration. The discussion provides practical wisdom for leaders facing challenges while demonstrating how personal transformation can drive institutional innovation and societal impact across the African continent.
