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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.

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The Art Of Gathering: Give Your Gathering A Purpose

Before hosting, figure out your reason for gathering. Ask yourself how you actually want to spend your time, with whom, in what way.

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