What we’re about
hello,
This meetup is basically for friendly people to get together and hang out.
I was asked to point out that it is NOT singles only. Couples whether married or not can join and partake in all activities.
I will try to keep it to locations near the NY/NJ border, locations that conversations can actually take place (NOT loud places with dim lighting).
Mostly, it will be game nights, and walks in parks. Since there are many hiking groups out there, I will say that we will NOT hike, we will walk or stroll through a park, enjoying the surroundings, nature, and by talking while walking, enjoy each others company.
I will also try to set up "group conversation" nights where we can talk about subject but not limit ourselves to that subject alone. I found that hot topics were....internet dating....and male/female interactions ("why do they do this..." kind of questions ).
I intend on having most meetups on Friday nights and during the day of a Saturday. Since most likely I will be available those times. Other members are more then welcomed to host other meetups at other times, but I can not guarantee that I could attend.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FTI: When Conflict Makes You CringeLink visible for attendees
When Conflict Makes You Cringe: How to have difficult conversations and why it’s critical for business success
Teamwork matters most of all. No amount of strategy, technology, or individual contributors can compensate for a team that lacks — at its core — trust.
Let’s face it, as humans we are all inherently flawed. Blame our dysfunction on our parents, or even their parents. But whatever you do, don’t lose sight of how avoidance of conflict can destroy a team's collective ability to achieve results by eroding trust.
However, when uncomfortable truths need calling out, most of us want to run for the hills.
But conflict is GOOD. Beyond good, conflict is necessary. It’s so necessary that every leader must master the requisite skills to ensure problems are identified and trust is built and maintained.
In this conversation, Garrett Lang interviews executive coach Kristin Taylor. Kristin will share insights to help you;
- Identify your conflict avoidance type
- Tips to calm your nervous system so that you can stay in your “right mind”
- Communication strategies to engage in and invite healthy conflict in a way that is truthful, respectful, and leads to deepening trust and accelerating results.
Kristin Taylor, M.A. coaches individuals and teams in mastering anxiety management and stress resilience by blending elements of psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness into her approach. She has a special talent for helping people to ignite their own brilliance as a leader by teaching them conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation. She has a passion for working with people as they explore their habits of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that cultivate success, versus those that impede it. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and has been coaching since 2007.
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
To get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
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- FTI: Thinkers Multi-group BYOB potluckNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Come join us for a BYOB potluck with thoughtful discussion. The first time I’ll be joining this event will be March 29th, if it goes well I’ll attend regularly, probably monthly.
1st & 4th Fridays: 7:00PM-09:00PM
NYSEC Meeting House: Ceremonial HallAll are welcome!
BYOB (no hard liquors)/PotluckDonations Appreciated but Not Required
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· Location is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes.
· Default room is Ceremonial on the 4th Floor. Room is subject to change depending on capacity or activity. Check for any posted signs.
· Use the wheelchair ramp entrance at the Meeting House NOT the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. The elevator and stairs are right there to take to the 4th floor.
Our friends at various groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties.RULES for In-Person Meeting:
- GROUP PROMOTION: Each group may bring flyers or posters advertising membership, donations, and meetings.
- DRINKING: Bring your own booze should be limited to beer and wine, no hard liquors. Everyone should drink responsibly and don't get sloshed. Save the hard drinking for the after parties in outside bars.
- RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES: While there is overlap among the groups, not every group is the same and thinks the same. Respect each other's differences and different ideologies. Look for common ground not for things to hate. We're all friends here, treat each other as such.
- ARGUMENTS: Listen to each other’s opinion completely in good faith. Ask questions about other's points instead of immediately dismissing. Approach taboo subjects--such as sex, religion, and politics--with strangers cautiously; back out if getting heated. Agree to disagree and walk away if necessary.
- RESPECT FOR THE MEETING HOUSE: Use appropriate trash/recycling cans and clean up after yourselves. Leave the Meeting House better than you found it. Respect the neighborhood, don't act foolishly on the streets when entering and leaving or loitering.
- NO ELECTIONEERING: Due to tax restrictions for many groups being §501(c)(3) tax-exempt, do not discuss, promote, denigrate, or leave/display/hand out materials for any candidate, campaign, party, or proposition on any upcoming election. No electioneering during the event. Other activities prohibited by tax-restrictions are also not allowed.
- SELF-RECOGNITION: Try to speak from your own experiences and own your intentions and impacts. Recognize your own privileges and different backgrounds.
- CONFIDENTIALITY: Meetings are private despite being open to the public. Recordings are prohibited. You may share what you learned, but not direct quotes and identities.
- MEETING MODERATION: The organizers, hosts, co-hosts, moderators, and discussion leaders will use various methods available to ensure compliance with the rules and maintain decorum.
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