The conversation quickly involved the audience as an incoming MBA student expressed his concerns about future career choices and having to balance the need for a good living and his desire to serve his community.   This drove the conversation into suggestions about how to compete with the private sector for top talent when we may not be able to compete in salary. 

The second big discussion launched when Pamela Hartigan asked panelists to share who would be their perfect candidate.  Rodrigo Baggio wanted to see those with a shine in their eye and managerial skills as well.  Riders did not want people who idealized the experience, for this would only lead to disappointment.  Instead, they wanted passionate people who know this will be hard, but incredibly worthwhile work.

From this topic came a question about diversity of leadership and best practices to ensure this.  This was again a recognized area of difficulty and all shared their efforts and their doubts.  While in some countries, movements have begun that have changed the culture around certain professions (i.e. Teach First; Acumen), it was questionable if the same change was possible in 3^rd world countries. 

The founder of MBAs Without Borders shared his confidence that this was possible and encouraged others to not underestimate the power of people who want to impact their local communities.  Another example of Teach For All was provided as evidence that social entrepreneurs all over the world are recognizing the desire of current generations to make an impact on the most pressing social and environmental issues.

The session was rightly closed with a plea from Deepti Doshi to not limit ourselves when thinking about these issues.  Instead of thinking how we deal with our limits, think about if there were no limits, what would we do then.  Once we figure that out, we will find a way to get what we need to make it happen.  We have to, since once we see what we could actually do; there is no way to ignore it.