the art of gathering
the art and a science of gathering in ways that can bring joy and fulfillment to any meeting
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the art of gathering
An example of how Nick Gray brings delight to gatherings (Nick is the author of the 2 hour cocktail party):
One event I recently went to that was hosted by Nick himself had this amazing moment: he was sharing his favorite TikToks on a TV at the front of the room w/ about 30 people.
One TikTok came up w/ a viola player, but it froze & we couldn’t hear
... See moreThese folks are the guardians of the party’s communal energy. Their charisma is mature and thoughtful, not narcissistic. They can subtly refine and recalibrate social dynamics by introducing strangers, tweaking the lights, or suggesting the next activity—all without stealing focus from the moment itself. They’re observant, present, and able to... See more
Adrienne Matei • The Type of Charisma That Saves a Holiday Party
The first five minutes of a gathering can change everything. My most recent newsletter is now online and available for all. In it, I take on one of my favorite topics: the magic of a good opening.
For the full read, check out my monthly newsletter in my Linktree ✨
instagram.comA few years ago, I compiled 10 thought-provoking questions that will spark conversation at the dinner table.
I hope you enjoy 👇
nametwitter.comThere are a lot of organizational structures and lived practices embedded in our bodies that we just enact by default. But through explicit facilitation practices or when we make meetings happen in a certain way, that helps change these conditioned ways of operating. In the process of learning to work this way, what really helps is, again, trust.... See more
Willa Köerner • On growing a cooperative like you’d grow a garden
“Dips are the water cooler of parties.” Yes, @amberrosetamblyn, yes they are.
I loved so much Amber’s most recent newsletter, about, yes…dips. But the SOCIOLOGY of a good dip.
Dips encourage lingering, bantering, small talk, and a good hang…
What are your... See more
instagram.com“I think the reason there’s such good juicy kitchen gossip, and so much connection happens in the kitchen, is because you are usually kind of doing something repetitive, and that releases something in your mind that creates a space that doesn’t just reside in the brain, but also is something that becomes part of the body. And how often do we do... See more
Notes & Highlights for How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong
