Practice Generous Authority

Generous authority means imposing in a way that serves your guests. It's about striking a balance between warmth and order.

• Part of taking care of the life of the group is protecting them — either from sheer boredom or from each other.
• The role of a host is figuring out how to make everybody feel like they belong.
• Another way of practicing generous authority is connecting your guests to both your purpose and to each other.