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Your Hospitality Personality: How to Confidently Create Connection and Community
Does the thought of hosting a dinner send you into spasms of delight or spirals of dismay? Do you love opening your home to others? Or do you dread even the planning it takes to get a group of friends to arrive at the same restaurant at the same time?
We each have our own unique hospitality personality. And when you tap into yours, you'll find a lot more blessing with a lot less stressing.
With personal assessments, encouraging stories, and plenty of practical ideas, Morgan Tyree shows you how to identify and embrace your hospitality personality so you can stop worrying and start enjoying yourself and your guests. She helps you understand your hospitality habits, hurdles, and hang-ups, then offers real-life solutions that fit you.
We each have our own unique hospitality personality. And when you tap into yours, you'll find a lot more blessing with a lot less stressing.
With personal assessments, encouraging stories, and plenty of practical ideas, Morgan Tyree shows you how to identify and embrace your hospitality personality so you can stop worrying and start enjoying yourself and your guests. She helps you understand your hospitality habits, hurdles, and hang-ups, then offers real-life solutions that fit you.
208 pages, Paperback
Published August 18, 2020
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Morgan Tyree is a professional organizer (chaos calmer), writer (list lover), and fitness instructor (exercise enthusiast). She has a desire to help others to be their best and encourage and equip them in every season of life by inspiring intentionality. She earned her BS degree in business administration with an emphasis in small business and entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon and has worked in the fields of marketing, management, and human resources. She runs her own personal organization and time-management business and lives with her husband, David, in Colorado along with their three children (affectionately termed their ABCs). Morgan invites you to join her on a peaceful path to simplicity.
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Facebook: @morganizewithme
Morgan Tyree is a professional organizer (chaos calmer), writer (list lover), and fitness instructor (exercise enthusiast). She has a desire to help others to be their best and encourage and equip them in every season of life by inspiring intentionality. She earned her BS degree in business administration with an emphasis in small business and entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon and has worked in the fields of marketing, management, and human resources. She runs her own personal organization and time-management business and lives with her husband, David, in Colorado along with their three children (affectionately termed their ABCs). Morgan invites you to join her on a peaceful path to simplicity.
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August 19, 2020
It is unfortunate that this book releases at a time where getting together isn't encouraged or in some places allowed. Yet it is a great book to have on the shelf for inspiration and motivation for a time in the future when we will all be hungering to give and receive hospitality.
Tyree explores the four different hospitality personalities and the goes through different habits: setting (home/open/closed), scheduling, serving, socializing, and sharing--all the basics of how to accomplish hospitality, covering all of the bases. Next she looks at the hurdles--who, what, where, when and why. She then talks about hang-ups and finally how-to and offers different themes and recipes for get-togethers.
Overall this is such a helpful, meaningful book that will encourage you to reach outside of your comfort zone, past all of the hurdles, and create connection through hospitality.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
Tyree explores the four different hospitality personalities and the goes through different habits: setting (home/open/closed), scheduling, serving, socializing, and sharing--all the basics of how to accomplish hospitality, covering all of the bases. Next she looks at the hurdles--who, what, where, when and why. She then talks about hang-ups and finally how-to and offers different themes and recipes for get-togethers.
Overall this is such a helpful, meaningful book that will encourage you to reach outside of your comfort zone, past all of the hurdles, and create connection through hospitality.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
August 21, 2020
I really enjoyed this fresh perspective on hospitality, by exploring different hospitality personalities and how those can both help and hinder your own attempts at hospitality. A combination of personal anecdotes and advice from other hostesses, Morgan Tyree helps readers feel confident in extending hospitality toward others. It’s not always elaborate dinner parties, although those can be fun for the right hostess. Hospitality includes so much more! “Sharing hospitality simply means sharing of yourself and being generous. Yes, you can be generous with your home or your cooking, but you can also be generous with your time, talent, energy, money, attitude, and so much more.” (p.75) I especially enjoyed the different hospitality tips and gathering ideas included at the end. This is an easily digestible read that applies to many different phases and stages of life.
September 25, 2020
This book made me so mad that we are currently living in a pandemic, where face-to-face interaction is limited at best. Morgan made hospitality sound so doable and fun, and it makes me just want to plan all of the events. Here's what I loved:
The Four Hospitality Personalities
I love anything personality-related. This is probably because I am an Enneagram type 5, and so I love the patterns and classification systems that personalities provide. At the very beginning of the book, Morgan begins with describing four personalities when it comes to hospitality, going over how each excels at hosting, and where each struggles. For example, I am an organizer, so I can plan all the things and love to do so, but I can also be perfectionistic and rigid (which honestly wasn't terribly surprising).
The Mentality
So often we confine hospitality to hosting people and events in our homes, but it really is so much bigger than that. Morgan explains that hospitality can be paying for the car behind you in line for Starbucks, holding the door for people, or inviting someone to go get coffee. This was such a good reminder that hospitality is less about what you do, and more about why you do it. She also pulls in several scripture references that reinforce this idea, and brings the ministry element to the discussion.
The Grace
Hospitality can be such a stressful thing for each personality, but Morgan does an excellent job of emphasizing grace. Your house doesn't have to be spotless, your food does not have to be gourmet, you don't have to host people in your home all of the time if you are in a busy season of life. She goes through the common stressors for each type and immediately validates them, encourages them to give themselves grace, and then provides tips and tricks to help. It was so nice for me (as a perfectionistic and rigid organizer) to hear that things don't always have to be perfect, and are often even better when they are imperfect.
The Ideas
One of my very favorite parts (as an organizer) was all of the ideas that Morgan includes. She adds several with each chapter as they relate to the topic, but there is a whole section at the end where she has hosting ideas, complete with decorations, menus, recipes, activities, etc. It made my little planner brain very happy to read about all of the plans.
Lastly, I get ridiculously excited when authors I love talk about other authors I love, so the fact that Shauna Niequist was mentioned was an added bonus. Overall, I have no complaints!
I received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
The Four Hospitality Personalities
I love anything personality-related. This is probably because I am an Enneagram type 5, and so I love the patterns and classification systems that personalities provide. At the very beginning of the book, Morgan begins with describing four personalities when it comes to hospitality, going over how each excels at hosting, and where each struggles. For example, I am an organizer, so I can plan all the things and love to do so, but I can also be perfectionistic and rigid (which honestly wasn't terribly surprising).
The Mentality
So often we confine hospitality to hosting people and events in our homes, but it really is so much bigger than that. Morgan explains that hospitality can be paying for the car behind you in line for Starbucks, holding the door for people, or inviting someone to go get coffee. This was such a good reminder that hospitality is less about what you do, and more about why you do it. She also pulls in several scripture references that reinforce this idea, and brings the ministry element to the discussion.
The Grace
Hospitality can be such a stressful thing for each personality, but Morgan does an excellent job of emphasizing grace. Your house doesn't have to be spotless, your food does not have to be gourmet, you don't have to host people in your home all of the time if you are in a busy season of life. She goes through the common stressors for each type and immediately validates them, encourages them to give themselves grace, and then provides tips and tricks to help. It was so nice for me (as a perfectionistic and rigid organizer) to hear that things don't always have to be perfect, and are often even better when they are imperfect.
The Ideas
One of my very favorite parts (as an organizer) was all of the ideas that Morgan includes. She adds several with each chapter as they relate to the topic, but there is a whole section at the end where she has hosting ideas, complete with decorations, menus, recipes, activities, etc. It made my little planner brain very happy to read about all of the plans.
Lastly, I get ridiculously excited when authors I love talk about other authors I love, so the fact that Shauna Niequist was mentioned was an added bonus. Overall, I have no complaints!
I received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
August 3, 2021
Interesting read. Really like the practical ideas!
August 18, 2020
It's interesting reading a book on hospitality during a pandemic. However, I found that it was the PERFECT time to read this book. The author defines your hospitality personality as "the style in which you prefer to socialize and the ways of hosting that feel the most comfortable and natural to you. She includes a brief quiz to help you define your hospitality personality that I found to be pretty accurate. Knowing this, it's easier to learn how to host in a way that fits who you are and the season of life you're in. She talks about the different components of hosting as well as obstacles to hosting. The last part of the book has practical tips and ideas for hosting.
This book is very freeing. I had a picture in my mind of what hosting looks like. This book blew that out of the water. Tyree shows how waving at someone as you're going for a walk, or calling a cashier by name at the store can be a form of hospitality. She shows the value in acknowledging people and the power that can have. She breaks through the stereotypes and talks about how to host outside of your home. She emphasized focusing on the people more than the setting and that can happen anywhere.
I found it very refreshing, encouraging, and helpful. It was a great reminder that hospitality doesn't have to stop in a pandemic. It's just going to look a little different, and that's okay.
If you would like to grow in hospitality or if you feel discouraged in hospitality, read this book. It is full of grace and hope and vision. I'd highly recommend it. Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This book is very freeing. I had a picture in my mind of what hosting looks like. This book blew that out of the water. Tyree shows how waving at someone as you're going for a walk, or calling a cashier by name at the store can be a form of hospitality. She shows the value in acknowledging people and the power that can have. She breaks through the stereotypes and talks about how to host outside of your home. She emphasized focusing on the people more than the setting and that can happen anywhere.
I found it very refreshing, encouraging, and helpful. It was a great reminder that hospitality doesn't have to stop in a pandemic. It's just going to look a little different, and that's okay.
If you would like to grow in hospitality or if you feel discouraged in hospitality, read this book. It is full of grace and hope and vision. I'd highly recommend it. Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
October 13, 2020
This book is well-organized, well-thought out, and a wealth of information. It includes a hospitality personality quiz, which I found helpful. Tyree gives wonderful hostessing suggestions for each of four hospitality personalities. She also examines hospitality habits and explains how to incorporate those habits into reducing stress and successfully showing hospitality to friends and family. The section on working with and around hospitality hang-ups was filled with good ideas. The specific suggestions made by a variety of Tyree's friends were spot on, and the menu, recipes, decorating and entertainment ideas in the hosting themes chapter were equally on target and appreciated. Overall Tyree reminds us that connecting with those we care about and those we want to get to know better is what is most important. Making people feel valued and connected is what its about. That's what leaves a lasting impression.
I am grateful to have received a copy of Your Hospitality Personality from Revell via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I am grateful to have received a copy of Your Hospitality Personality from Revell via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
January 12, 2021
When I opened up You Hospitality Personality, I of course thought I would find hosting themes, hosting tips, and a plethora of anecdotes about how to be welcoming. These are certainly covered and quite important parts of hospitality, however what resonated with me most throughout the book, was the focus on the connections that occur during an event of any kind. Morgan focuses on placing an emphasis and that and simplicity, and walks us through using own specific gifts and talents in our personalities to do so.
She talks about how her thoughts shifted from her house to the people – focusing rather on how to make it serve better rather than simply have it look better. I love how she says, ” you don’t need to make room for fanciness, but it’s always a good idea to make room for comfort and coziness.”
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She talks about how her thoughts shifted from her house to the people – focusing rather on how to make it serve better rather than simply have it look better. I love how she says, ” you don’t need to make room for fanciness, but it’s always a good idea to make room for comfort and coziness.”
full review at : https://www.simplyelliott.com/2020/10...
August 18, 2020
Whether you believe you already demonstrate hospitality or know you need to work on this area, this book is worth reading. In the beginning, readers take a personality test to see what type of person they are. Morgan Tyree then spends the next 15 chapters going over the types along with their strengths and weaknesses.
It is a relatively quick read that kept me engaged the entire time. Once I took the hospitality quiz, I enjoyed reading about my type as well as the other types. It helps illustrate the areas I already am strong at along with the areas I need to work on personally. I have to say I felt the quiz and the material gave a relatively accurate description of whom I feel I am.
So check out this book for yourself.
It is a relatively quick read that kept me engaged the entire time. Once I took the hospitality quiz, I enjoyed reading about my type as well as the other types. It helps illustrate the areas I already am strong at along with the areas I need to work on personally. I have to say I felt the quiz and the material gave a relatively accurate description of whom I feel I am.
So check out this book for yourself.
August 20, 2020
Your Hospitality Personality: How to Confidently Create Connection and Community by Morgan Tyree
This book is different from any book I have read in that it encourages us to all learn ways of practicing hospitality based on our own personality styles as well as our external limitations. It may not always look like hosting elaborate dinner parties in our homes. Hospitality is as simple as paying for stranger’s coffee in the drive-thru behind you. It can be spending some one-on-one time with a single friend. It can be an informal, intimate gathering in your home or a meet-up with a few couples at a pizza place. Connecting in-person with people is the goal and the result is creating community.
Why is hospitality important? The best answer was found in the book: “Others need you to focus on them. Others need your kindness, compassion, and love.” When you reach beyond your family and your own four walls, you learn how to create connections with people, whether that be for a season or for a lifetime.
The book is broken down into 5 parts.
First we tackle the obvious: What is YOUR hospitality personality? By answering a battery of questions, you get some valuable insight into your hospitality capabilities.
The next part is habits of hospitality which includes setting, scheduling, serving, socializing, and sharing.
Part three deals with various hurdles that present themselves regarding the who, what when, where and why of hospitality. There are so many different ways and reasons to get together with people and this part helps you plan within the context of your get-together.
After that, we deal with part four which discusses hospitality hang-ups which deals with fails, finances, and function versus fancy. Not every mishap needs to ruin the entire event. Not everything goes as intended every single time, and rolling with the punches in a good-natured way encourages everyone to relax and make the best of things.
Finally, the fifth part of the book offers some unique how-tos and tips for creating themes. What I liked about this is that they had unique ideas that were fun, but not over-the-top. There were several create-your-own food themes which I had never considered before, such as a donut-decorating brunch or a toast bar. Nowadays, many people have food lifestyles, sensitivities or allergies. Therefore, creating spreads with a variety of different make-your-own options allows the guests to eat foods that compliment their own dietary preferences without restricting the entire gathering of people.
Overall, I think the book is helpful and I think that it is also thorough enough that if this was the only book about hospitality you ever own, that it would be adequate for all people in all stages of life, whether you’re a single person with a roommate in a small apartment, to a married couple, post-children in a spacious home for entertaining adults, and every stage of life in between. I think everyone will find relatable information within the pages of Your Hospitality Personality.
This book is different from any book I have read in that it encourages us to all learn ways of practicing hospitality based on our own personality styles as well as our external limitations. It may not always look like hosting elaborate dinner parties in our homes. Hospitality is as simple as paying for stranger’s coffee in the drive-thru behind you. It can be spending some one-on-one time with a single friend. It can be an informal, intimate gathering in your home or a meet-up with a few couples at a pizza place. Connecting in-person with people is the goal and the result is creating community.
Why is hospitality important? The best answer was found in the book: “Others need you to focus on them. Others need your kindness, compassion, and love.” When you reach beyond your family and your own four walls, you learn how to create connections with people, whether that be for a season or for a lifetime.
The book is broken down into 5 parts.
First we tackle the obvious: What is YOUR hospitality personality? By answering a battery of questions, you get some valuable insight into your hospitality capabilities.
The next part is habits of hospitality which includes setting, scheduling, serving, socializing, and sharing.
Part three deals with various hurdles that present themselves regarding the who, what when, where and why of hospitality. There are so many different ways and reasons to get together with people and this part helps you plan within the context of your get-together.
After that, we deal with part four which discusses hospitality hang-ups which deals with fails, finances, and function versus fancy. Not every mishap needs to ruin the entire event. Not everything goes as intended every single time, and rolling with the punches in a good-natured way encourages everyone to relax and make the best of things.
Finally, the fifth part of the book offers some unique how-tos and tips for creating themes. What I liked about this is that they had unique ideas that were fun, but not over-the-top. There were several create-your-own food themes which I had never considered before, such as a donut-decorating brunch or a toast bar. Nowadays, many people have food lifestyles, sensitivities or allergies. Therefore, creating spreads with a variety of different make-your-own options allows the guests to eat foods that compliment their own dietary preferences without restricting the entire gathering of people.
Overall, I think the book is helpful and I think that it is also thorough enough that if this was the only book about hospitality you ever own, that it would be adequate for all people in all stages of life, whether you’re a single person with a roommate in a small apartment, to a married couple, post-children in a spacious home for entertaining adults, and every stage of life in between. I think everyone will find relatable information within the pages of Your Hospitality Personality.
October 28, 2020
Hospitality is all about connection and loving others. This was the first hospitality book I've read in quite a while and I really enjoyed it. It reminded me about having an inner, middle and outer circle with others. Your inner circle is your family and close friends; your middle circle is acquaintances/co-workers. The people you may smile at or hold the door open for out in public are in your outer circle. We should look for ways to show hospitality/love to people in all three categories. Morgan writes about hospitality styles and things that might get in our way from opening our homes/lives to others. There's a short quiz to determine if you're an Includer, Organizer, Entertainer or Leader.
I've realized how much I've missed opening our home to friends during this time of Covid and I look forward to more good fellowship in the future.
If you're just getting started and want to learn more about hospitality, this is a great place to start!
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.
I've realized how much I've missed opening our home to friends during this time of Covid and I look forward to more good fellowship in the future.
If you're just getting started and want to learn more about hospitality, this is a great place to start!
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.
August 18, 2020
This book is such an encouragement for each person, whether you consider yourself hospitable or not. As you read this book, you will discover more about yourself and those around you. Morgan starts out by having the reader take a hospitality personality test so they can discover their type. Then she spends the next 15 chapters describing how each personality is in each situation, who they are around and how to overcome their issues when it comes to hosting. She also had different people give their tested ideas to help the reader.
This book is a very interesting, eye opening and quick read. It is interactive with the reader and will cause them to think and analyze how to be there for those around them. One line from her book that will hit home with a lot of readers is, “Expectations can often inhibit potential intimacy” (pg. 87). I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to best serve the people who are in their lives and the ones to come.
This book is a very interesting, eye opening and quick read. It is interactive with the reader and will cause them to think and analyze how to be there for those around them. One line from her book that will hit home with a lot of readers is, “Expectations can often inhibit potential intimacy” (pg. 87). I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to best serve the people who are in their lives and the ones to come.
August 27, 2020
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have been following Morgan Tyree since her early days of blogging and let me tell you, she’s an absolute delight. She’s every bit as genuine, warm, kind, and organized as she comes across in her books (yes, this is already her second!) and blog. This book was a breath of fresh air. Truly. In this time of pandemania and politics and social distancing and disasters...this is the perfect little time to start setting your world back on its proper axis. What will our “new normal” be when everything calms down again? Or will things ever really feel “normal” again? Either way, Morgan has provided experiential wisdom, tips, and tricks for hosting guests as well as being a guest. Her advice will prove invaluable as we all re-learn what it means to practice hospitality. As an Includer, I appreciated the discussions of relationships and building communities. I will probably be referring to this book regularly over the years.
I recommend this book!
I have been following Morgan Tyree since her early days of blogging and let me tell you, she’s an absolute delight. She’s every bit as genuine, warm, kind, and organized as she comes across in her books (yes, this is already her second!) and blog. This book was a breath of fresh air. Truly. In this time of pandemania and politics and social distancing and disasters...this is the perfect little time to start setting your world back on its proper axis. What will our “new normal” be when everything calms down again? Or will things ever really feel “normal” again? Either way, Morgan has provided experiential wisdom, tips, and tricks for hosting guests as well as being a guest. Her advice will prove invaluable as we all re-learn what it means to practice hospitality. As an Includer, I appreciated the discussions of relationships and building communities. I will probably be referring to this book regularly over the years.
I recommend this book!
December 9, 2020
De eerste twee delen van het boek vond ik erg interessant. Wat is jouw manier van gastvrij zijn? En wat zijn je gewoontes? Interessant om eens te reflecteren op wat ik doe en waarom, en wat de voor- en nadelen zijn van mijn gedrag. Ik vond het ook leerzaam om te lezen over andere manieren van gastvrij zijn en waarom ik dat wel/niet eens zou willen proberen.
Daarna verloor het boek een beetje zijn charme. Teveel over obstakels en hoe je daarmee om kunt gaan. De tips vond ik ook niet zo boeiend. Ik ben redelijk tevreden over mijn gastvrijheid en ben niet op zoek naar iemand die me vertelt hoe ik het anders zou kunnen doen.
Daarnaast denk ik ook dat veel voorbeelden, problemen en oplossingen meer bij de Amerikaanse cultuur horen dan bij de Nederlandse. (Wel interessant om te lezen hoe de Amerikanen met gastvrijheid omgaan.)
Daarna verloor het boek een beetje zijn charme. Teveel over obstakels en hoe je daarmee om kunt gaan. De tips vond ik ook niet zo boeiend. Ik ben redelijk tevreden over mijn gastvrijheid en ben niet op zoek naar iemand die me vertelt hoe ik het anders zou kunnen doen.
Daarnaast denk ik ook dat veel voorbeelden, problemen en oplossingen meer bij de Amerikaanse cultuur horen dan bij de Nederlandse. (Wel interessant om te lezen hoe de Amerikanen met gastvrijheid omgaan.)
August 21, 2020
I'm thankful for Morgan's book, Your Hospitality Personality!
I'm an introvert through and through. Morgan breaks down what it does or can look like for each "personality type" to show hospitality.
Whenever my husband would plan a gathering, I'd grudgingly agree and already feel the weight of tiredness from the moment the date is set.
We had a small gathering recently and I decided to implement a statement that spoke to me in chapter 6:
"By playing to your strengths you can be a more relaxed host or guest."
My strength is one on one connection. I didn't try to be or do EVERYTHING that day!
By the end of the evening I was relaxed and surprised by how quickly the time went by, And I didn't get my usual headache!
I'm an introvert through and through. Morgan breaks down what it does or can look like for each "personality type" to show hospitality.
Whenever my husband would plan a gathering, I'd grudgingly agree and already feel the weight of tiredness from the moment the date is set.
We had a small gathering recently and I decided to implement a statement that spoke to me in chapter 6:
"By playing to your strengths you can be a more relaxed host or guest."
My strength is one on one connection. I didn't try to be or do EVERYTHING that day!
By the end of the evening I was relaxed and surprised by how quickly the time went by, And I didn't get my usual headache!
August 21, 2020
I know how important it is to show hospitality. Inviting others into our lives and homes is so life-giving and important. Often though, it is easy to feel intimidated or defeated because I'm not sure I'm up to the task. But Morgan gives so much hope in this book! She helps you determine which type of hospitality personality you are, and then gives LOTS of practical and simple ideas to get started now. When you start to show hospitality in a way that works for you, your family, and your friends, the pressure is off and we get to enjoy hosting and blessing others. We need hospitality now more than ever, and this book will inspire you to dive right in.
August 24, 2020
A spontaneous library borrow hoping there would be a hospitality personality quiz. There was!!
I'm primary Organizer and secondary Includer, just like the author! This made me enjoy her little stories and anecdotes all the more. I related to her.
If I get to show up and be a guest, then I can be more of the Entertainer personality. My normal, default personality is Leader, since I'm always bossy and enjoy when things are done my way.
But really, if I'm hosting, I'm way more likely to be stressed out and not have as much fun as I would otherwise.
Cute book - glad I perused it. Where's the "share" button so I can post my results on Facebook?
I'm primary Organizer and secondary Includer, just like the author! This made me enjoy her little stories and anecdotes all the more. I related to her.
If I get to show up and be a guest, then I can be more of the Entertainer personality. My normal, default personality is Leader, since I'm always bossy and enjoy when things are done my way.
But really, if I'm hosting, I'm way more likely to be stressed out and not have as much fun as I would otherwise.
Cute book - glad I perused it. Where's the "share" button so I can post my results on Facebook?
September 8, 2020
At one time or another, in life, I have wanted to connect with people better. Many things can get in the way that can prevent this from happening. I appreciated so much Morgan's insight into how to use my resources to reach out to people in a way that works for me. Her book helped me to step back and consider what is most important and move forward with a fresh view of sharing who I am with people. Things are great but people are the best. Thank you Morgan for giving me concrete ideas on how to move in the best way towards the people in my life. I will probably read it again soon!
October 7, 2020
Your Hospitality Personality by Morgan Tyree describes four types of personalities people have when it comes to hospitality including parties and gatherings of people. I enjoying learning about personalities so that made me interested in this book. Once I found out my primary (planner) and secondary (includer) hospitality personality, so much sense. I may not enjoy huge gatherings of people, but I do not mind planning all the details and making a gathering special for others. I also learned that I am NOT an entertainer. I would much rather be hiding in the kitchen making more snacks than out socializing and being the life of the party. After reading about the four different personalities, I can definitely see how other people I know might fit into the different categories. Not only does the author help you understand the personalities, she also gives ideas to help you be hospitable no matter which one you are. I really enjoyed the different ideas at the end for different parties too. My detailed planning loving personality would have fun with some of them. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys learning about personalities and also anyone who wants to be more hospitable.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
February 2, 2021
Tyree discusses all of the different forms that hospitality can take and how it’s ok if it changes with different seasons of your life. Much like how Schell views hospitality in The Turquoise Table, Tyree sees hospitality as a way to show God’s love and as a pillar of Christianity. She gives great examples throughout the book that encourage the reader to find a hospitality style that suits their personality and season of life.
July 14, 2023
The author does a great job of sharing the importance of hospitality, the different types and the various obstacles. My only issue is that from some of her examples, I am not sure she realizes the depth of some people’s discomfort with opening their home and fear of not meeting expectations. The information is great, though, and I look forward to implementing what I learned.
August 20, 2020
I loved this book because it was so encouraging. The author breaks down four different hosting "types" and explains how we can each use our individual gifts to create connection. If you don't like to cook, host, entertain...or if you love to, you will find lots of good info in this book.
May 8, 2021
Note, this is not biblical hospitality (even though she uses some vaguely spiritual ideas), rather it is the entertainment kind of hospitality. The book is okay for what it is, but I did not think it was worth a whole book. A blog would do.
November 6, 2022
Loved Morgan’s explanation of the 4 types of hospitality personalities & how to identify ways to better serve others in a way that best suits our hospitality personality. Learned a lot of tips & ideas for how to offer hospitality- more so than just the typical hosting at home.
June 24, 2023
Loved the personality test. I was surprised at how accurate it was. By taking the test at the beginning I could feel myself relating much better to the rest of the book. Great tips to not feel stressed when inviting people over!
December 15, 2023
I appreciated the explanation of different hospitality personalities at the start of the book. But I wanted more descriptions of each throughout the content of the book. Overall has some good ideas but is pretty kitschy at times
June 18, 2022
A book I'll refer Back to later.
January 4, 2021
I enjoy Morgan Tyree’s practical writing style, and her book Take Back Your Time helped me organize my priorities. Since I’d like to be more hospitable in the new year, I sought out her advice in this book and was not disappointed. She breaks down different hospitality preferences into several categories, and lists the strengths and weaknesses of each one. You may find yourself in several of these categories, like I did. I enjoyed the affirmation and inspirational ideas in this book, particularly from Morgan’s personal stories. She also includes a lengthy section at the end of the book with lots of hospitality ideas from her friends, all with different hospitality personalities. A fun read that will help you gain confidence in hosting more gatherings this year.
I received a preview copy of Your Hospitality Personality from Netgalley, and I purchased my own copy from CBD.
I received a preview copy of Your Hospitality Personality from Netgalley, and I purchased my own copy from CBD.
October 5, 2020
A good reminder that we can be hospitable is many places and no matter our personality. We all have gifts to welcome and connect with others. This book would be good for someone who lacks confidence in hospitality and could use some practical tips. It’s full of many practical ideas and advice. I love hosting and gathering people so this made me a bit sad since that’s not a practice I get to enjoy much during pandemic times.
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December 7, 2022The summer of 2020, I found peace in organizing my home. With that, I started following professional organizers on Instagram. Morgan was one of this organizers, and when other organizers started raving about their book, I knew she had tapped into something we were all feeling. Yes, this has been the year of less gatherings, but it is also an opportunity to become creative in gathering safety.
I really got a lot out of knowing my hospitality personality, from the quiz that outlines 4 types. It fit me to a tee, and really helped to keep that in mind as you read through the book. I also agreed with the concept of seasons of your life, because so many facets of your life change, depending on which season you are in.
Anyone who enjoys entertaining (or even being a guest), or worries about their entertaining will get a lot out of this book. I plan to recommend it to many of my friends.
I really got a lot out of knowing my hospitality personality, from the quiz that outlines 4 types. It fit me to a tee, and really helped to keep that in mind as you read through the book. I also agreed with the concept of seasons of your life, because so many facets of your life change, depending on which season you are in.
Anyone who enjoys entertaining (or even being a guest), or worries about their entertaining will get a lot out of this book. I plan to recommend it to many of my friends.
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