19 - How to Stop Hosting Boring Gatherings

Kicking off this mini season with YOUR guide to hosting, gathering and bringing people together this holiday season guided by the book that changed the way I think forever - The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. It’s 2025 and it’s time to stop following the boring structure a dinner, birthday or even corporate meeting follows and start to inject life, storytelling and memorability into our gatherings as our ancestors did. A must listen if you’re hosting a dinner, leading meetings or getting married!

4:31 - Thought Loops
8:19 - Importance of Gathering 
11:25 - Establishing Rules and Purpose 
16:31 - Why NOT to Be a Chill Host
19:16 - Creating Alternative Worlds
22:48 - Preparing Your Guests
25:22 - Unexpected Potential 
26:25 - Whimsical Ideas for Your Next Gathering

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