#450

Mentioned in 38 episodes

The Art of Gathering

How We Meet and Why It Matters

Book • 2018

In 'The Art of Gathering', Priya Parker argues that many gatherings are lackluster and unproductive, but they don't have to be.

Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of various types of gatherings, Parker offers a human-centered approach to create meaningful experiences.

She explores a wide array of gatherings, including conferences, meetings, and social events, and provides practical advice on how simple changes can invigorate any group experience.

The book emphasizes the importance of knowing the purpose of a gathering, selecting the right venue, and ensuring the event is unique and effective for all attendees.

Mentioned by

Rachel Greenwald

Marielle Segarra

Dave Stachowiak

Rachel Wilkerson Miller

Mentioned in 38 episodes

Recommended by

Rachel Greenwald

for her work on reimagining how we spend our time together to create more meaning.

217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

and

Priya Parker

multiple times throughout the podcast as the central theme of their discussion.

174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments

Mentioned by

Rachel Greenwald

as one of her all-time favorite books.

89. Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as the author of the book.

The connecting power of 'magical questions'

Mentioned by

Liz Moody

in the context of creating more intentional social gatherings.

Science-Backed Tactics to Level Up Your Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success with Liz Moody

Mentioned by

Cory Hixson

as inspiration for hosting small group gatherings.

189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Recommended by

Rachel Wilkerson Miller

as a great gift for people who like hosting.

Give great gifts

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to building intentional relationships.

195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

in the context of a previous episode discussing meaningful gatherings.

735: How to Help People Connect at Work, with Wes Adams

Mentioned by

Nick Gray

in the context of lazy hosting and the importance of active participation in creating introductions and conversations.

Everyone — including you! — should host more events (with Nick Gray)

Mentioned by

Chris Duffy

as the author of the book and expert on building connections.

Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker)

Mentioned by

Anne Morriss

and Frances Frei as the author of a best-selling book on gatherings and meetings.

How to fix meetings (w/ Master Fixer Priya Parker)

Mentioned by

Jay Clouse

as containing one of her biggest points: get really clear on your purpose for gathering.

#260: Detailed Breakdown: Our First Offline Event (And What We’ll Do Differently Next Time)

Mentioned by

Priya Parker

when discussing her work on gathering.

How to come together in a meaningful way | Priya Parker

Mentioned by

Tolu Noah

as influential in her mindset when designing a learning experience.

How to Facilitate Enriching Learning Experiences

Mentioned by

Kurt Francom

as a book that explores the concept of creating a container for meetings, setting boundaries, and establishing rules.

3 Types of Elders Who Attend Quorum Meeting | A How I Lead Interview with Adam Broderick

Recommended by

Rachel Wilkerson Miller

as a great gift for people who like hosting.

Be an awesome gift giver

Mentioned by

Joe Buleg

as a book about the process of having groups of people get together and how to do it well.

73: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

as a phenomenal book that explores the principles of creating meaningful gatherings.

199. What Makes a Good Gathering?

Mentioned by

Emma Kennedy

as a book she read and found excellent, with great application for camp.

Super Staff Training - with Emma Kennedy - Camp Code #70

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner