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Sep 19, 2019
"Courage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work; a future. " --David Whyte
Gathering as a Form of Leadership
Priya Parker is an author, strategist, and the founder of Thrive Labs, a company devoted to helping organizations create intentional and transformative gatherings. She is also the author of, 'The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.' In this interview she speaks to how we can forge stronger connections and more meaningful experiences through gatherings -- whether it's a birthday party, formal dinner, or impromptu celebration in the park.
BE THE CHANGE
Consider the complex relationships in your life and select one that you want to shift. Reach out and invite that person to meet you in a novel location and do something together that take you totally outside the contexts and circumstances of the ways you usually interact. Set an intention for what you want to give when you show up. Then get curious and let the magic unfold.
