{"id":28220,"date":"2020-11-30T20:27:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T01:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=28220"},"modified":"2020-11-30T20:27:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T01:27:10","slug":"10-steps-leaders-need-to-take-to-have-great-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/11\/30\/10-steps-leaders-need-to-take-to-have-great-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps Leaders Need To Take To Have GREAT Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27732 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?w=314&ssl=1 314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meetings are one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership.<\/strong> \u00a0So many people literally HATE meetings. \u00a0The phrases “Death By Meeting” and “Bored (as opposed to Board) Meeting” did not happen by accident. \u00a0Smart leaders know this is a mistake. \u00a0But leaders must become proficient at leading great meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meetings validate your leadership. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is during meetings where you cast vision, invest in the team you hired, mobilize resources, hold others accountable, provide direction, and build culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the latest edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pursuit of Service<\/a> podcast<\/strong> which I have the privilege of co-hosting with Jeff Wright, I tackle the issue of meetings. \u00a0During our robust conversation, I outline the following\u00a0<strong>10 Steps Leaders Need To Take To Have GREAT Meetings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you are not a subscriber to this podcast, Jeff and I would be honored to have you part of our podcast community and invest in you through this resource. \u00a0Click <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0or on the image provided to sign up today!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Have a regular meeting rhythm.<\/strong> \u00a0Your meetings should happen on a regular schedule and with a defined purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a “meeting before the meeting” with your key stakeholders.<\/strong> \u00a0You can’t leapfrog leaders. \u00a0Make them insiders and get their thoughts on what will be discussed. \u00a0Proactively engaging your stakeholders will help prevent you from being blind-sided during the meeting while simultaneously raising up “cause-champions” who will help increase the efficiency of the meeting. \u00a0Also, if your meeting-before-the-meeting does not go well, don’t have the meeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send the agenda to the attendees ahead of time.<\/strong> \u00a0The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just a little extra. \u00a0An advanced agenda is something a little extra which provides extraordinary results. \u00a0This frames the meeting, sets expectations, allows the attendees a chance to prepare, and dramatically increases the meeting’s chance of success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invite the right people.<\/strong>\u00a0 Don’t have to invite everyone to every meeting. \u00a0Simply invite those directly affected by the items discussed. \u00a0If someone can’t add value while in the room, they don’t need to be in the room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start on time.<\/strong> \u00a0Time is a leader’s most valuable asset because if lost, it cannot be replaced. \u00a0To arrive at a meeting late is the most disrespectful thing a person can do because it communicates their time is more important than those who are forced to wait on them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay on track.<\/strong> \u00a0Let the agenda do its work. \u00a0Don’t allow the meeting to be hijacked by personal agendas or ambushed by hyperbolic statements and controversial items. \u00a0Be disciplined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make decisions only on agenda items.<\/strong> \u00a0When people introduce items without the process of preparation, make them study items for the following meeting. \u00a0You can make decisions on those topics then. \u00a0Once again, be disciplined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End on time.<\/strong> \u00a0You want the attendees to respect your time on the front-end. \u00a0Therefore, you need to respect their time on the backend. \u00a0Your team is made up of talented people with busy schedules. \u00a0Respect their time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recap email.<\/strong> \u00a0Another ordinary item which causes extraordinary results. A recap email provides clarity, creates opportunities for accountability, and helps all involved remember what could be forgotten.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Meeting Coaching<\/strong> – Not everyone has their finest moments in meetings. \u00a0Mistakes happen. \u00a0Regrettable statements are made. \u00a0Some are not as prepared as they should be. \u00a0By following up afterwards and telling the person how important they are (point #4), how much their thoughts are needed, and where they can improve, you make them a better leader and ensure the next meeting will be a success.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I unpack each of these 10 steps in greater details during the podcast. \u00a0Click <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0or on the image below to listen and then tell me one thing you can do to make your meetings more effective.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27732 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?w=314&ssl=1 314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meetings are one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership. \u00a0So many people literally HATE meetings. \u00a0The phrases “Death By Meeting” and “Bored (as opposed to Board) Meeting” did not happen by accident. \u00a0Smart leaders know this is a mistake. \u00a0But leaders must become proficient at leading great meetings. 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