How to Be a Better Human Re-release: Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker)
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Dec 15, 2025 
Priya Parker, a seasoned facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering, shares her insights on creating meaningful gatherings. She discusses the importance of connection over decor and asserts that hosting is a learnable skill. Priya emphasizes the significance of shared questions in forming sustainable communities and the value of healthy conflict for stronger relationships. She also advocates for generous authority when hosting and the need for rituals to give gatherings deeper meaning. Whether for a book club or a wedding, Priya's tips enhance every gathering.
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Gathering Is A Learnable Skill
- Gathering is a learnable skill that can make time with others more meaningful.
- Sometimes gathering less or more intentionally improves connection and purpose.
Your Circle Defines You
- Choose who you spend time with because those people shape your habits and values.
- Groups carry implicit questions that determine what members learn and care about.
Learn To Hold Healthy Heat
- Observe your conflict style and learn to hold healthy heat rather than fleeing conversations.
- Use humor and separate opinions from identity to enable productive, brave conversations.
