Craig T. Owens

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Too often we fall into the trap of seeing meetings as perfunctory, tedious, and downright boring to attend. In this episode, Greg and I are here to tell you, we like meetings! If managed correctly, meetings can be an impactful leadership tool that helps grow and bond your team. So set aside any of your preconceived notions, and let us tell you why they think you should embrace opportunities for meetings.

• [0:57] We’re robbing ourselves when we just try to “get through” a meeting. 
• [2:33] Leaders help everyone learn during the meetings.
• [4:00] Don’t spring brand new information on your team at the meeting, but help them prepare to contribute ahead of time.
• [5:40] There is a value in getting our teams together.
• [7:50] Sometimes the best leadership move is to cancel a meeting.
• [9:28] How can leaders make meetings more efficient?
• [10:42] A leader’s attendance signals the value of the meeting.
• [11:23] Greg has a sarcastic quote that makes a great point about meetings.
• [12:57] Not every meeting needs to involve every team member.
• [14:36] Leaders need to set expectations before the meeting starts.
• [16:37] How insecure leaders sabotage meetings.
• [19:01] Be conscious of the workloads of those who are invited to your meetings.
• [21:47] How do leaders keep people on-topic during meetings?

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