Priya Parker’s Post

We learn how to be and how to not be through each other. And learning how to do this through hybrid meetings might just be the most important skill for productivity, effectiveness, meaning making and belonging in the modern workplace. Listen to my full thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/ekeDTPRi

And here’s how to do it: https://lnkd.in/e4hqkiQj #artofgathering #leadership #managment #returntooffice #futureofwork #connection

One thing I hear over and over is, “I can’t gather because I’m broke.” If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five tips to turn up the meaning dial on your gathering – no budget required: 💥Make anyone interesting. 🎶Equalize. In lieu of gifts, bring songs. 🏃Give people a dose of what gives you joy. 🧶Gather around that one thing you’ve been meaning to do. 🌿Keep it absurdly simple. Meaning isn’t cheap, but it is free: https://lnkd.in/e3YwKjEC

What a treat to sit down with Tracy Taylor Ward at Engage!24 to talk all things wedding planning. Wanna know the first 10 questions I ask couples as they begin to plan their big day? Check ‘em out here: https://lnkd.in/e2RBNKYe

How do you design a meeting (or conference or team offsite or fill-in-the-blank) without breaking the bank? Sign up for my free monthly newsletter here to find out. It drops tomorrow. 😉https://lnkd.in/etuj8bxs

As you plan your family reunion or team offsite this summer, here’s how to add a little structure and turn up your meaning dial: ☀️Design for connection (and do it early and often). ☀️Use your invitation to prime and orient. ☀️Make space for storytelling. ☀️Tap into your guests’ talents and energies and vibes. ☀️Use gifts as collective mechanisms. Dive into these ideas here: https://lnkd.in/eTYJiaQ3

How do you hack a bad setup? Start by removing the physical blockages: https://lnkd.in/eB2gUmMX

“To be resilient is to be engaged, creative, adaptive, and relational. It’s to remember that you are a part of this world. It is the opposite of isolation and habitual protection.” - Prentis Hemphill Last week, my dear friend Prentis Hemphill launched their mighty book, WHAT IT TAKES TO HEAL. Out now: https://lnkd.in/e6MVmtYn

My mother-in-law, who is retiring this year and had her last art show as an educator, was asked to give a few closing remarks to the faculty, parents and students in the room. As she approached the mic, and realized she couldn’t actually see any of her students, she shifted the dynamic in a simple, but profound way. And you can, too: https://lnkd.in/eB2gUmMX

Loved this telling infographic on how we spend our time (and with who) and wha you can do about it: https://lnkd.in/e-c5GYes