Takeaways

• Creating epic experiences is essential for building relationships.
• Having an invitation ready can facilitate connections.
• Being a convener allows for exponential relationship growth.
• Shared experiences create a sense of belonging.
• Hosting dinners can lead to incredible relationships.
• Invite people to events to foster community.
• The act of inviting can lead to unforeseen opportunities.
• Relationships often develop from casual gatherings.
• Showing care through invitations enhances social bonds.
• Creating experiences is a valuable investment of time.

Sound Bites

• "Always have an invitation in your back pocket."
• "You don't do it for transactional value."
• "Show up and show that you care."

Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.

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