Fewer Debates, More Dunk Tanks (Priya Parker)

<p>How we gather matters. A lot. And what is a nation but a big ol’ gathering of gatherings? Baratunde talks with <a href="https://www.priyaparker.com/about">Priya Parker</a>, facilitator and author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/14797/9781594634932">The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters</a>, about how we can use gatherings as a tool for strengthening our relationships by doing things together that invoke joy and have meaning. Listen till the end to hear Priya answer a listener’s pressing question during the live taping. </p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW ACTIONS</p> <p><strong>Internally Reflect - </strong><strong>Gatherings &amp; their impact</strong></p> <p>Think about gatherings in your life. What was a great one where you felt connected, fulfilled, and a sense of purpose? What was a bad one? Was there one that surprised you? See if you can remember how you felt attending each one. Did it bring you closer to other people?</p> <p><strong>Become More Informed - </strong><strong>Meetings can be where you practice democracy</strong></p> <p>Check out Priya’s <a href="https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-priya-parker-a-meeting-makeover/">conversation</a> with Brené Brown on her Dare to Lead podcast. They go through an example of Priya’s <a href="https://priya-parker.mykajabi.com/the-gathering-makeover">Gathering Makeover</a>. It’s focused on improving a weekly leadership meeting which may sound like it has nothing to do with practicing democracy, but it’s actually quite the opposite.  Also check out Priya’s <a href="https://www.priyaparker.com/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.priyaparker.com/gathering-toolkit">The Gathering Toolkit</a>.  </p> <p><strong>Publicly Participate - </strong><strong>Practice gathering</strong></p> <p>Download her free guide on <a href="https://www.priyaparker.com/the-new-rules-of-gathering">The New Rules of Gathering</a>. Then, plan a gathering based on this workbook. It can be anything: poker night, tenant association meeting, or congressional hearing. See if you