In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

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Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack

Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack clean water, and 1.7 billion lack access to a toilet, perpetuating poverty and disease worldwide.

The authors, co-founders of Water.org and WaterEquity, share their conviction that this crisis is solvable. Through market-driven solutions, their organizations have empowered over 40 million people across various regions with access to vital water and sanitation. All book proceeds support Water.org.

Learn more about their impactful work at Water.org and WaterEquity. Purchase "The Worth of Water" here: Book Link.