The Wisdom & Action Podcast Krista Tippett on being people of action (encore)
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Jun 13, 2024 
Krista Tippett discusses fear, healing through words, and intergenerational friendships. Emphasis on love in leadership, rejecting the status quo for transformation, and fostering spaces for meaningful conversations and societal change.
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Words Shape Social Reality
- Fear is the dominant force shaping public life and must be named to be addressed.
- Words have generative power, so choosing language that heals creates different social realities.
Neuroscientist's Gathering Before Dying
- Krista described a neuroscientist gathering peers because her mortality felt closer after a lymphoma diagnosis.
- The room showcased scientific frontiers as counterweights to fear and reminded attendees of life's vitality.
Practice Hospitality As Public Work
- Create open, hospitable practices that train people to show love as a public force.
- Use the social technology of hospitality to build trust and hold difficult public conversations.