Sally Kohn: A common mistake is to confuse having a category with having a purpose. She says we feel like, oh, there's only one way to do a baby shower. But it's actually a very distinct process to define the purpose of the gathering. Kohn: I was advising as coaching a woman on her baby shower and she invited six friends who brought beads that represented different qualities they saw in her.
Priya Parker is an expert in group dialogue and conflict resolution, and she uses her unique background to rethink how we come together. Priya teaches us how to turn our gatherings into opportunities for more meaningful connection with others.
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