Published Aug 10, 2023

Conversation with Carol Spahn — the Peace Corps and the Power of Service

Scott Galloway explores the challenges and transformative power of the Peace Corps with director Carol Spahn, as they discuss post-pandemic recruitment, personal stories of growth in Romania and Malawi, and the evolving mission since its founding by John F. Kennedy.

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Conversation with Carol Spahn — the Peace Corps and the Power of Service

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Recruitment Challenges

Measuring Peace Corps Impact

Peace Corps Impact

Evolution of Peace Corps

Service and Transition

Choice of Joy

Life Lessons in Malawi

Embracing Discomfort

Commitment and Comparison

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Service Challenges

Personal Experiences

Peace Corps Evolution

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Conversation with Carol Spahn — the Peace Corps and the Power of Service

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Service Challenges

Personal ExperiencesCarol Spahn reflects on her Peace Corps journey, illustrating the transformative power of service. Her stories from Romania and Malawi reveal the profound personal growth and community impact that arise from stepping outside one's comfort zone.

Personal Experiences

Peace Corps EvolutionCarol Spahn, director of the Peace Corps, discusses the organization's founding by John F. Kennedy, its mission, and the evolving demographics of its volunteers. She also explains how the Peace Corps measures its impact through volunteer development and community improvements.

Peace Corps Evolution

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