Grappling with the Gray

GWTG #5: Fraudulent Philanthropy?

June 20, 2022 Yonason Goldson Episode 5
Grappling with the Gray
GWTG #5: Fraudulent Philanthropy?
Show Notes

Here’s this week's episode's ethics challenge:

A 30-year old, attractive, fluent English speaking woman from central Africa published a memoir detailing her abduction and forced marriage as a teenager.  Subsequently, she escaped and found refuge in America, where she distinguished herself in college and graduate school.  As a speaker and writer, she has brought attention to the plight of child-brides and child-soldiers in Africa.

Through her story, she has raised millions of dollars, generated mass-media attention, and catalyzed international efforts that are making a dramatic, positive difference in the lives of thousands of children.

You discover that her own personal story is a lie.  However, you believe that she was motivated not by personal profit or fame, but rather by the belief that she was uniquely positioned to motivate interest in a cause that had gone largely ignored… which she clearly has done.

Will you expose her story as fraudulent?

Meet this week’s panelists:

Mark Brown is a world champion speaker, an executive speaking coach, and former director of community relations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-l-brown-speaker/

Deb Coviello, The Drop In CEO, who drops into your business, partners with you and helps you to navigate to steady waters by elevating your people for lasting impact.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahacoviello/

Paul Edwards used to drive large military vehicles through the deserts of the Middle East, armed with an assault rifle. Today, frequently gets mistaken for a therapist, because his occupation of ghostwriting requires him to ask questions first, and shoot later.”

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetpauledwards/