Published May 23, 2019

Abraham Verghese and Denise Pope — How Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Krista Tippett engages Abraham Verghese and Denise Pope in a thought-provoking dialogue on redefining success by embracing failure, fostering presence, and cultivating emotional intelligence, advocating for fulfillment and societal contribution over traditional metrics of achievement.

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Embracing FailureAbraham Verghese and Denise Pope explore how embracing failure and life's unexpected paths can lead to profound personal and professional growth. They emphasize the importance of presence and engagement over conventional markers of success.

Embracing Failure

Presence and ConnectionAbraham Verghese and Denise Pope explore the transformative power of presence and emotional intelligence in redefining success and human connection. They argue for a shift from traditional metrics of achievement to a more holistic understanding of well-being and empathy.

Presence and Connection

Rethinking SuccessAbraham Verghese and Denise Pope explore how redefining success can lead to more fulfilling lives. They argue for a shift from traditional metrics to a focus on personal fulfillment and societal contribution.

Rethinking Success

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