
The Art of Gathering
How We Meet and Why It Matters
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Narrated by:
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Bernadette Dunne
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By:
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Priya Parker
"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" (Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED)
From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together - at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond.
In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive - which they don't have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play.
Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatherings - conferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer camp - and explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience.
The result is a book that's both journey and guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue - and how you host and attend them.
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Critic reviews
“As social animals, humans gather, meet, and bond - seeking meaning, purpose, creative expression, and more. In almost all cases this is an unconscious process leading to subtle frustration and a lack of satisfaction. For the last few years I’ve avoided social gatherings because I find them meaningless and banal. I learned much from this book. Priya Parker has created both an art and a science to gathering in ways that can bring joy and fulfillment to any meeting.” (Deepak Chopra)
“[A] remarkable new book about how we spend our time together, at work, at home, and beyond. If you want to get more out of every event, whether it's with your boss and co-workers or friends and family, The Art of Gathering can help.” (Bustle)
“[A] fantastic book.... Good things happen when people connect. Especially when we follow Priya’s sage advice.” (Forbes)
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I am ready to practice the Art of Gathering!
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what political organizers and more need to add to their meetings.
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As a worship leader I especially found the content useful. In that context you are a host with a great responsibility and a strong purpose. In addition just as worship is important off stage as it is on stage, so too should emphasis be added to the title worship "leader." To me this puts a greater focus on your responsibility to your team, if you can raise them up and be intentional with your gatherings as a team (practice, fellowship, vision meetings, etc), they can all serve the congregation as leaders throughout your services.
I will be advocating this book to anyone who considers themselves a leader of people, as well as my family.
So much opportunity discovered
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this deep dive into gathering and being purposeful is Huge in the big picture of what so many of us take for granted ( especially in today’s Covid situation)
This is a gift that I will practice and hopefully make a difference by being intentional
Wow, grateful for the inspiration!
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One of my favorite books
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Packed with great advice for every host
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Instead, this is a higher level approach. Priya Parker challenges us to consider the true purpose of our meeting, conference, dinner party, wedding or funeral. Once you drill down to find something specific and unusual, that can affect many other choices you make, from who to include (or exclude!), how to open and close, and special rules and expectations to set for your event.
It's not mind blowing, but is interesting and is worth a listen for anyone who may end up organizing events, whether formal or informal.
An intriguing take on creating events with purpose
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Light reading, several perspectives!
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Gave me hope to continue gathering
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Incredible!
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