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Do you know how to direct a gathering? How can you be a good host to your guests? At an event you’re hosting, your guests should be your number one priority. The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker says many people think that hosts should relax when it comes to their duties, but it’s actually quite the opposite. Keep reading for the truth behind learning how to be a good host.
Do heated debates often get out of hand at parties? How do you create a safe space for discussion at any gathering? Some people may think gatherings aren’t the right place for debates, but they actually are. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker says that all gatherings don’t have to be peaceful, and there’s actually a way to encourage argument without ruining the gathering. Continue reading to learn how to create a safe space for discussion anywhere you want.
Is it awkward asking people to leave a party? How do you end a party properly? At the end of an eventful party, it can feel awkward to push people out. However, the fun has to end eventually and Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering has all you need to make ending a party less uncomfortable. Let’s look at how to end a party successfully.
Are you throwing your first party? How do you host a party? Hosting your first party can be intimidating. You want people to have a good time and mingle, but you may not know how to make that happen. With Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering, you’ll learn how to easily manage the gathering so that your guests will have fun. Here’s how to host a party when your guests start to arrive.
Are you shy around strangers? How do you talk to people at parties? At a function where you don’t know people, it can be uncomfortable to strike up a conversation. But with Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering, hosts will learn how to get guests to step out of their comfort zone to connect with people on a deeper level. If you want to know how to talk to people at parties, continue reading.
Want to know how to confront someone when you’re not used to confrontation? How can you get better at handling challenging situations? According to The 50th Law, sometimes it’s necessary to use confrontation, otherwise, people could underestimate or take advantage of you. In the book, the authors explain how to confront someone by describing three uncomfortable situations and how they suggest you react. Read on to learn how to confront someone, according to the techniques in The 50th Law.
Want to know how to empower employees as a leader? What are some of the methods that experts recommend? In Coaching for Performance, Sir John Whitmore explains three ways to empower employees as a leader, claiming that using these methods will allow your employees to flourish and reach their full potential. His approach to empowering employees is strengths-based and non-judgemental. Read on to learn how to empower employees as a leader, according to Whitmore’s three methods.
Why is society generally low in emotional intelligence? What are the consequences of our lack of emotional intelligence? According to The School of Life authors, there’s an overall lack of emotional intelligence in today’s society. They argue that we fail to teach children emotional intelligence in schools despite how much importance we place on gaining a formal education. Read on to learn about the causes and consequences of our lack of emotional intelligence, according to the authors.
What is an ownership mindset? How can you foster this type of mindset as a leader or manager? According to Sir John Whitmore, when your employees have an ownership mindset at work, they’ll be better equipped to make decisions and accomplish their goals. In Coaching for Performance, Whitmore offers three tips for creating an ownership mindset in the workplace. Read on to learn how to foster an ownership mindset, according to Whitmore’s three tips.
What’s the importance of being polite? How does being polite improve the quality of communication? The authors of The School of Life claim that many of us have come to associate being polite with being condescending. However, they say the importance of politeness has been lost due to this inaccurate view. Communicating with politeness, they say, can improve your relationships in many ways. Read on to learn about the importance of being polite in communication, according to the authors.