We spend our lives in gatherings—weddings, board meetings, birthday parties, and conferences—yet most of them are lackluster. We obsess over the food, the venue, and the flowers, but we leave the human connection to chance.In today’s 5-minute briefing on Priya Parker’s transformative book, “The Art of Gathering,” we debunk the myth of the “Chill Host.” Discover why a host who refuses to take charge isn’t being “relaxed”—they are actually being selfish, leaving their guests to navigate social anxiety and power dynamics alone.