8.19: The Art of Showing Up

This episode begins before the intro even rolls.Tim sits down with longtime friend, community leader, and facilitator Dennis Adams for a conversation that starts with an unforgettable story: when Dennis' teenage son told him they weren't spending enough time together, Dennis gave him something extraordinary - his own birthday. That simple act of love became the foundation for a decade-long tradition that transformed their relationship.From there, the conversation explores what it really means to host people well - in our families, communities, organizations, and workplaces. Together, Tim and Dennis reflect on trust, connection, resilience, leadership, collaboration, and why the skills we need to navigate today's increasingly complex world begin with how we show up for one another.As they prepare for the upcoming Art of Hosting Halifax, they discuss why meaningful dialogue matters more than ever, how relationships create resilience, and why the future depends less on having the right answers and more on creating the conditions for people to think, learn, and act together.If you've ever wondered how we build stronger communities in uncertain times, this conversation is a beautiful place to begin.RESOURCES:Learn more about, and follow, The Outside by visiting and liking all of our channels:Website: www.findtheoutside.com Facebook & Instagram: @findtheoutside  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/findtheoutsideConnect with us at [email protected] FOR THE ART OF HOSTING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTERArt of Hosting - GlobalDr. Gabrielle DonnellySera ThompsonDennis AdamsListen to the previous podcast with Dennis Adams - 8.03: On Finding Joy in the Journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.