Podcasts about better meetings

When a crisis hits, you don't get a practice round, you get a choice. In this episode, Dr. Richard Winters, Mayo Clinic emergency physician and Director of Leadership Development, breaks down how exceptional leaders move between rapid-fire crisis decisions and group problem-solving. He shares frameworks that help you decide when to call an expert, when to lead from the front, and when to slow down and get the room aligned. We also talk about how to run better meetings, end toxic back channels, spot and prevent burnout, and create engagement that keeps people showing up.  In This Episode, You Will Learn How to MAP DECISIONS using the Cynefin Framework. When to CALL an expert and when to BRING A GROUP TOGETHER to build a shared reality. How to run BETTER MEETINGS with breakouts and report-outs. Why the powerful LEADER does less. Ways to IDENTIFY & COUNTER BURNOUT before cynicism spreads. How to TURN BACK CHANNELS into FORWARD CONVERSATIONS. A COACHING APPROACH to help people problem-solve. STEPS to AMPLIFY ENGAGEMENT so people feel seen, aligned, and purposeful. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Learn more about Dr. Richard Winters HERE Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Dr. Richard on LinkedIn

Former Bain consultant and executive coach Anita Kishore knows how to run a good meeting. When a CEO cancelled a standing meeting with her, Anita learned the hard way that planning ahead and communicating meeting objectives are essential for any meeting. As an executive coach, she helps executives maximize their effectiveness through good meeting hygiene. In this episode, find out the two secrets to make any meeting a hit. From project meetings, all-hands, staff meetings or 1:1s, Anita shares strategies for how to maximize effectiveness of any meeting.In this episode, you'll learn:Why setting an agenda and knowing the meeting objective is table stakes;How to know which meetings you need to attend;How to manage the clock by "calling a banana";How to draw out the introverts by using technology to encourage participationTune in to learn the skills you need to be a meeting pro.

We've all sat through terrible meetings - the kind that drag on, go nowhere, and make you wonder why you showed up at all. But as a manager, you have the power to change that.In this episode, I share six essential practices for running meetings that matter, so you can save time, get more engagement, and actually move things forward.In this episode, you'll learn: - Why disorganised meetings destroy engagement (and how to fix it)- The power of a clear agenda and why it must go out in advance- How to ensure only the right people are in the room- Why everyone present must add value and how to make that happen- How to finish strong by clarifying actions, ownership, and deadlinesWhen you start practicing these, your meetings stop being time-wasters and start being productivity drivers. This episode will show you how to make that shift and free up more time for what really matters: leading your team and doing meaningful work.If you are new to leadership and wondering how to “get it right”, have a listen What did you think of the episode? Was it helpful or is there anything else you want me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn - I would love to hear from you!Are we connected? If not, connect here:Website: tashpieterse.comInstagram: @tash_pieterseLinkedIn: tashpieterseAre you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we'll get back to you!

In this episode, Ricardo shares five tips to optimize meetings. First, keep them short and focused—long calls often waste time. Second, ask if a meeting is truly necessary; many decisions can be handled via Slack or email. Third, when a meeting is needed, send a clear agenda and define objectives in advance. Fourth, use AI tools to record and summarize meetings so participants can focus on the discussion. Tools like Claude help create action-based summaries. Fifth, assign a facilitator to keep the meeting on track and ensure outcomes turn into actions. Finally, gather team feedback to improve future meetings. Effective meetings can truly accelerate project success. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Hear from Forge Genesis member Dave Borzillo to learn how he's creating a unique, marketable offering—a simple but powerful approach to running better meetings. We discuss entrepreneurship, product focus, and adapting agile skills to seize new kinds of opportunities in today's changing landscape. You'll also hear about his Frame, Flow and Follow-Through framework for better meetings!

We delve into the science of play in facilitation with special guest Brandon Wetzstein. Discover how play, especially through LEGO Serious Play, transforms adult behaviour and enhances creativity, collaboration, and connection in team settings. Learn about the surprising benefits of incorporating playful elements into serious work environments and how they can lead to better ideas and stronger team dynamics. Brandon shares personal stories of breakthroughs and offers practical advice on making workplaces more engaging and productive through play.00:00 Introduction03:05 The Importance of Play in the Workplace06:59 Exploring LEGO Serious Play08:31 The Power of Play in Team Building15:58 The Origins and Impact of LEGO Serious Play22:46 Virtual LEGO Serious Play: Challenges and Rewards24:17 The Power of Hands in Communication25:05 Using Hands to Unlock Subconscious Ideas26:18 The Magic of LEGO in Workshops27:10 Adults Are Just Giant Kids27:58 Favourite Icebreakers and Energisers30:48 The Importance of Play in Serious Settings32:57 Transforming Group Dynamics with Play38:47 The Future of Work: Analogue Tools and Connection45:47 Final Thoughts⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Host: Paddy DhandaPaddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.schoolSubscribe to my newsletter:

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What if I told you there is one simple solution to have fewer and shorter meetings at work, increase the effectiveness of teams and organizations, and reduce conflict? It's deeper listening and we'll be exploring how to do that on this episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode you will learn the four biggest listening barriers in the workplace, the 5 levels of deep listening, and the three most practical tips to improving listening in the workplace.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. His third book is How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication – the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.oscartrimboli.com/howtolisten/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/#DeepListening #TheHardSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

In this episode, we explore the 2-Pizza Rule, a simple guideline for keeping meetings small and effective. Learn why limiting participants leads to better decisions, increased engagement, and more productive use of time.Host: Paul Falavolito Connect with me on your favorite social media platform. Now on Substack and Discord Free Leadership Resourceswww.paulfalavolito.comExclusive 7 Minute Leadership Merchlinktr.ee/paulfalavolitoBookstore:Get your copy on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48J8zFGGet your copy at Book Baby: https://bit.ly/3P8iFsUFor the best aviator sunglasses on the market, use the link below to get 10% off Flying Eyes. Discount Code: PFAVhttps://flyingeyesoptics.com/eyewear/?ref=2J4duW9yyI3hiwSubscribe and listen to all of my podcast shows:The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast 1 PAPA FOXTROT - General Aviation PodcastThe DailyPfav

This week, we're discussing a topic that causes issues for a lot of managers: running better meetings. Gain valuable insights on leadership and team dynamics with host Chip Gray. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Simmons explores the art of effective meetings using a "Jobs to Be Done" framework. As a leadership coach and expert in organizational dynamics, Mike breaks down common meeting challenges, offers actionable strategies, and introduces practical tools for fostering clarity, engagement, and collaboration. Three Key Quotes from Mike Simmons "Clarity is key—if you don't have a specific objective for the meeting, you're setting everyone up for frustration." "Stop combining decision-making, information-sharing, and collaboration into one meeting—it wastes time and energy." "Leverage the collective intelligence of your team to solve problems and design solutions collaboratively." Mike dissects meeting inefficiencies and introduces an approach that leverages a "Jobs to Be Done" framework to improve the effectiveness of your meetings. Categorizing meetings into decision-making, information-sharing, and collaborative types. By avoiding multitasking and fostering clarity, leaders can eliminate wasted time, enhance engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Tools like guided whiteboard sessions and clear next steps improve team alignment and accountability. Five Key Takeaways Define Meeting Objectives Clearly Meetings without objectives lead to confusion and wasted time. Use tools like a call plan to set the purpose and desired outcomes. Align the team on specific goals before starting. Different Types of Meetings Serve Different Purposes Decision-making: Share criteria and ensure alignment in advance. Information-sharing: Prepare pre-read materials and anticipate Q&A. Collaboration: Solve problems, design solutions, or align strategies as a group. Avoid Combining Meeting Types Multitasking meetings dilute focus and reduce effectiveness. Assess each meeting's purpose and categorize accordingly. Create specialized agendas for each meeting type to enhance efficiency. Clarify and Assign Next Steps Use tools like color-coded notes or whiteboards to document decisions. Specify “who will do what by when” to ensure accountability. Publicly document agreements to eliminate misunderstandings. Harness the Power of Collaboration Guided whiteboard sessions enhance problem-solving and team cohesion. External facilitators can neutralize biases and encourage fresh perspectives. Leverage team diversity to innovate and tackle complex challenges effectively.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Keith McCandless, co-author of 'The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures.'We dive deep into how liberating structures can create safe spaces for all voices in a room and make conversations more inclusive and engaging.Keith explains the concept of the 'collaborative muscle' and how these facilitation tools can replace traditional brainstorming and presentation methods.We discuss practical examples, including the Critical Uncertainties model and the 1-2-4-All method, and explore how these techniques can be applied in various settings, from business and education to personal development.00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:55 Introducing Liberating Structures01:02 Guest Introduction: Keith McCandless02:14 The Concept of Collaborative Muscle03:55 Liberating Structures: An Overview07:31 Practical Applications and Audience20:04 Writing the Book: The Journey26:28 Deep Dive into Liberating Structures33:34 The Power of Short Timings34:49 Diverse Voices and Recombination36:23 Creative Adaptation and Fast Timing39:54 Critical Uncertainties and Scenario Planning46:16 Liberating Structures in Practice48:42 New Ideas and Structures52:13 Developing New Structures01:00:28 Conclusion and Future Directions⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Paddy Dhanda (Host)Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.schoolSubscribe to my newsletter:

Mike Simmons explores the intersection of leadership and meetings, focusing on how intentional planning and effective communication transform gatherings into powerful catalysts for success. He shares insights on running impactful meetings, leveraging collaboration, and cultivating leadership from self-awareness to organizational influence. 3 Key Quotes from Mike Simmons "Leadership starts with self. Once you lead yourself well, you earn the right to lead others." "Design backward and execute forward—clarity on objectives leads to impactful meetings." "Collaboration thrives when the right people are in the room, listening and engaging authentically." In this episode, Mike shares how leadership principles can transform meetings into catalysts for action. From decision-making to collaboration, he outlines strategies to align teams, solve problems, and achieve goals. Mike highlights tools like guided whiteboard sessions and the importance of starting with self-leadership to build stronger, thriving organizations. Find Your Catalyst at https://www.findmycatalyst.com/ 5 Key Takeaways Leadership in Meetings Effective leadership starts with self-awareness and self-confidence. Leading others is earned through personal growth and success. Leadership extends from individuals to teams, then organizations. Types of Meetings Decision-making: Provide clarity and criteria for group choices. Information-sharing: Engage through Q&A while conveying structured content. Collaboration: Solve problems or align on strategies collectively. Meeting Design Principles Have a call plan: Know objectives, participants, and desired outcomes. Design backward: Plan meetings to achieve specific next steps. Limit action steps: Keep follow-ups focused and manageable. Guided Whiteboard Sessions Enhance engagement using visual collaboration tools. Leverage group intelligence to align on tactics and strategies. Outside facilitators bring unbiased perspectives to problem-solving. Event and Meeting Preparation Define goals: Outline clear objectives for every interaction. Utilize tools: Event apps can facilitate connections and planning. Be curious: Engage with others authentically to build lasting relationships. Schedule a Guided Whiteboard Session with your team at https://www.findmycatalyst.com/whiteboard

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Is context switching hurting your HR productivity? Kelli and Nolan talk about how leaders effectively navigate multiple roles and explore practical techniques for maximizing productivity in HR to build an adaptable team.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coHR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/heretics—KEEP UP WITH NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—RELATED:Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:39) Challenges of Multiple Roles(01:45) Navigating Different Relationships(03:14) Setting Boundaries in Conversations(04:49) Balancing Work and Personal Life(05:36) Building a Strong, Adaptable Team(07:52) Maximizing Meeting Effectiveness(08:50) Prioritizing Tasks and Self-Care(09:00) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(10:36) Reducing Digital Distractions(11:33) Better Meetings(12:14) The Power of Phone Calls(14:33) Walking and Talking(15:45) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

Did you know meetings are ineffective 72% of the time? Let's change that by learning how to run better meetings with The Modern Manager creator, Mamie Kanfer Stewart. We'll discuss:How to decide when you need to host a meeting vs. use async communication methodsHow to design and facilitate a great meeting agendaHow to end a meeting so it maximizes clarity and moves work forwardShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Building Efficient Meetings: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/building-efficient-meetings Guest Resources:Modern Manager Podcast: https://www.themodernmanager.com/ Momentum book: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Creating-Effective-Engaging-Enjoyable-ebook/dp/B0773WXFC7/ Meeteor: https://www.meeteor.com/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're discussing a topic that causes issues for a lot of managers: running better meetings. Gain valuable insights on leadership and team dynamics with host Chip Gray. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More meeting magic! Meeting Maven, Linda Secondari of Studiolo Secondari, shares the 3 types of meetings, a few alternatives to meetings that save time, your most precious resource and much more. And if you like what you hear, we'd love it if you write a review, subscribe here and sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor.

Meetings are often seen as necessary but dreaded events that everyone complains about. But do they have to be?  As a leader, you can transform these gatherings from mundane to meaningful. The answer lies in creating a safe environment that nurtures idea-sharing, collaboration, and innovation. Podcast guest, Gary Ware shares essential strategies to make your meetings more engaging, productive, and enjoyable. Gary is the Founder of Breakthrough Play and is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. In this episode, we start with some questions to ask before you pull people together and how to set your meeting up for success. Gary shares some connection activities to use at the start of meetings and describes how to create group agreements. We discuss how to get a meeting back on track, the best ways to brainstorm, and code words you can use. Finally, Gary shares how to get feedback after the meeting to ensure the meetings are valuable for everyone. Join us as we uncover practical strategies and valuable tips to transform your meetings, foster creativity, and cultivate a positive atmosphere that inspires collaboration within your team. For full show notes visit www.growthsignals.co. Connect with Gary on LinkedIn. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. 

Meetings don't have to be terrible! Running efficient meetings is a skill that can be honed. This week, Carlie & Lex share tips and tricks to improve the quality and efficiency of your meetings.Watch this episode on YouTube

Most meetings are a waste of time. I said it because I believe it. This doesn't mean they have to be, though. In fact, I know you can lead the most productive meetings you've ever seen. You just have to lead less of them. There are certain things that should and some that should not be a part of meetings. I have a few of these for you and a perspective shift on what's most important in your all team meetings. I am big supporter of teamwork, collaboration, and in person gatherings. But they must be done right! Have a generous day.   ============================== For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter.  I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Threads. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/203

When you rise to higher levels of leadership and people management, expect to be invited to more meetings. If you feel like you're not sure when to get work done, because meetings have taken over your calendar, then today's episode will help! You'll learn a simple process you can use today to re-evaluate your meetings, so you can find small ways to make them much better. You may also need to reconsider which meetings you attend, and which you decline or delegate. Just because you're invited, doesn't mean you have to go. Let's discuss! After the Episode: For 1:1 leadership coaching, visit my website and schedule a free consult: https://kimnicol.com/ To learn about the Group Program, get on the Wait List here: https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimnicol/message

No matter your skill at leading meetings, there are some occasions when hiring a facilitator is in your best interest. This episode goes over considerations to help you recognize when it's time to bring in a third-party facilitator and gives you a guide of questions to consider when searching for the right person to lead your meeting.

Organization leaders and meeting sponsors carry a large influence on the meetings they attend, and how they show up can affect the group as a whole and the success of a session. This episode provides guidance for what leaders should be doing before, during, and after a meeting to help achieve outcomes and harness the wisdom of their team.

Whether your team needs help remembering information or navigating the complexities of virtual meetings, you can take on a meeting support role to level up the effectiveness of your team's meeting. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the need for meeting notes and tips for taking them effectively, and guest Heather Martinez discusses the rold of tech host.

Sometimes, the best way to deal with conflict, is to stop and listen. In this episode, we'll reframe our understanding of conflict and explore practical strategies for managing it effectively, whether you're the facilitator or a participant.

By identifying patterns in the conversation of your meeting, you can take action to keep things balanced and productive. In this episode, we go over the Kantor model, a tool you can use to track conversations and gain insight into group dynamics.

Get ready to test your knowledge in this Jeopardy-style episode inspired by the Not Past It podcast. In this episode, we unpack a facilitator's toolkit of simple verbal tools that anyone in a meeting can use to improve communication, encourage diverse voices, and enhance the meeting experience.

Participant etiquette can make or break the success of a meeting. In this episode, we challenge you to rethink your approach to meetings with suggestions on mindset, being present, dealing with dominating personalities, and more.

Group and team dynamics can have a huge impact on the success of a meeting. In this episode, we discuss power dynamics, the role of conflict styles and groupthink, and introduce you to the Team Dimensions Profile, a tool for assessing team roles. 

In today's hectic work environment, where back-to-back meetings and unexpected challenges are the norm, managing yourself is the key to success. In this episode, we cover three tools for understanding how people work and interact in different situations: Myers-Briggs Type Theory, DiSC Work Styles Assessment, and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI).

In this episode Coté talks with Laura Tacho, the CTO of DX on several topics, starting with tech debt. Laura shares her viewpoint on how the concept and use of 'tech debt' changes based on perspective, and the need for better quantification of these concepts for businesses. They also discuss developer productivity metrics and three types of meetings. Read all of Laura's great articles here.

In this episode Coté talks with Laura Tacho, the CTO of DX on several topics, starting with tech debt. Laura shares her viewpoint on how the concept and use of 'tech debt' changes based on perspective, and the need for better quantification of these concepts for businesses. They also discuss developer productivity metrics and three types of meetings. Read all of Laura's great articles here.

Welcome to Season 3, MeetingMakers! This season is for anyone who participates in meetings with a desire to make them suck less. In this episode, we'll give you an overview of what to expect in Season 3—focused on improving meetings through modeling etiquette, making space for others, and playing a support role when needed.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings you attend and wonder whether your time could be better used elsewhere? According to research referenced in Harvard Business Review, executives now spend an average of 23 hours per week in meetings--up from about 10 hours in the 1960s. Are the extra hours spent in meetings making us more or less productive? That's the question we're going to tackle in today's episode. More importantly, we're going to find out how we can do fewer meetings and make the meetings we do have more productive. About our Guest Yari (pronounced Jah-Dee) Ising is the founder of The Ising Agency, a firm offering operations, recruiting, and admin support for stretched-thin in-house teams. Before launching her agency, she was the director of client operations for a staffing agency where she built teams that thrived together. She has a background in Television Production, Media & Communications and has managed live events and built in-house creative teams for Fortune 500 Companies. For the last decade, she helped get the right people in place to build the most efficient and productive workflows. ‌What You'll Learn Why doing “less” creates “more” output and satisfaction How to professionally excuse yourself from meetings you don't need to be in Why an agenda (that actually gets followed!) is a non-negotiable for every meeting How tools like Loom can replace some of your meetings   Links for This Episode:   Website: https://www.itsyari.com/  LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yari-ising/    LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/itsyari  Connect with Dr. Mike:    Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always Episode Minute By Minute:   00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode On Having Fewer Meetings  01:17 Guest Introduction: Yadi Ising 02:59 Yadi Ising's Personal Journey 04:39 The Problem with Meetings 06:36 The Impact of COVID-19 on Meeting Culture 07:56 The Paradox of Productivity in Meetings 09:22 The Role of Meetings in the Modern Workplace 10:56 Creating Effective Meetings 21:54 The Benefits of Fewer Meetings 24:06 The Role of Trust and Clear Expectations in Meetings 26:07 How Yadi Ising's Agency Helps Teams 31:29 Practical Advice for Better Meetings 34:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

In today's episode, Laura and productivity expert, Yari Ising are bringing a very timely episode on how you as a leader can have more intentional meetings, cancel them if needed without the shame, and how to repurpose them to positively impact your team. You'll learn why meeting cultures are tied to the organization's culture, the importance of having a clear agenda, and more. We know that after listening to this episode you will be inspired to do less and have better meetings. Enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.  

Mamie Kanfer Stewart, Executive Coach, Host of Modern Manager Podcast and author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance.  Mamie shares strategies on how to host successful meetings, how to prepare for a meeting and her top tips to maximize meeting effectiveness. We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high impact leaders that turn their teams into happy high-performers who crush their goals. Check out Elite's Leadership Programs & Services  - https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/  Find Mamie Kanfer Stewart at the following links: www.meeteor.com  https://themodernmanager.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamiekanferstewart/  https://www.instagram.com/mamieks/  Find Susan Hobson at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/  https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson  Find Rob Kalwarowsky at the following links:  https://www.howtodealboss.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ https://www.instagram.com/bosscoachrobk/  https://www.tiktok.com/@bosscoachrobk  Background Track - Geography by Infraction - https://inaudio.org/track/geography-pop-rock/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadershiplaunchpad/message

Shipra Kayan is a product evangelist at Miro, a designer, and a facilitator. She has built inclusive, engaged, and effective distributed teams at companies like Upwork and Miro. Armed with two decades of experience teaching design teams to collaborate across time zones, cultures, and knowledge silos, Shipra is a leading advocate for adopting visual collaboration within distributed teams. We talk about facilitation, Miro, and remote teams. Listen to learn about: How to help remote teams be successful The importance of facilitation The many ways Miro can help teams, remote or in-person, to collaborate and achieve better outcomes   Our Guest Shipra Kayan is an entrepreneur and designer dedicated to transforming the way we work together as a global community. Based on her core belief that every human is inherently valuable and capable, Shipra's vision is to create a world where two people of any cultural or geographic origin can come together to collaborate and build.   Show Highlights [02:04] Starting out as a designer in Silicon Valley and discovering Miro. [05:27] Being one of Miro's first customers. [05:40] Proving the belief that design can only be done in person wrong. [06:26] Miro is a collaborative canvas. [06:49] Figuring out what remote teams needed to succeed. [08:33] How Shipra plans meetings and workshops using Miro. [09:24] Tips from Shipra to help participants stay focused on the work. [13:14] Asking participants: how might we fail? [15:00] Getting teams to be playful and take risks. [16:25] One game Shipra likes to use to get a team's creative juices flowing. [18:26] The challenge of virtual environments compared to physical ones. [19:50] Ways Shipra is bringing more physicality to the virtual environment. [23:25] Dawan and Shipra discuss how they are always finding new ways to use Miro. [28:34] A Miro Moment. [30:09] Shipra has seen a movement within the design community of designers wanting to improve their facilitation skills. [32:36] Dawan would like to see tools like Miro in greater use throughout higher education. [34:19] Miro is just as useful for face-to-face work as well. [37:19] Dawan and Shipra talk about designing an event from the outcome you want at the end. [40:28] Shipra's advice to other designers.   Links Shipra on LinkedIn Shipra on Twitter Shipra on Medium Shipra's Appreciation Circle in Miro What I've learned from facilitating over 100 remote collaborative workshops Drawing Session in Miro Bridging the Talent Gap Between Silicon Valley and East Africa Through UX 3 strategies any leader can use to spot and move past groupthink Interview with Shipra on Rosenfeld Media Design Hires Interviews Shipra Kayan   Other Design Thinking 101 Episodes You Might Like  Teams, Sprints, Prototyping, and Better Meetings with Douglas Ferguson — DT101 E59 Collaboration + Facilitation + Workshops with Austin Govella — DT101 E83 Designing Facilitation: A System for Creating and Leading Exceptional Events // ALD 006 — DT101 E73

How to Run More Effective Meetings with Communications Expert, Andy Bounds How much time did you spend in meetings last week? How many more will you spend this week? Do you leave those meetings feeling good about what was accomplished, or do you wish you had your time back? In this week's episode of The […] The post How to Have Better Meetings with Andy Bounds appeared first on Crestcom International.

In episode 22, we chat with Mamie Kanfer Stewart about creating effective and engaging meetings. Have you felt that you were wasting your time in a meeting, stuck in back-to-back meetings all day, and not getting to your work? Our listeners have told us this is a problem in many of their organisations and one that has worsened in recent years. Mamie, is a coach and consultant who trains teams and organisations to develop a healthy and productive meeting culture. She shares with us her expertise in planning (and declining!) meetings, substitutes to meetings, and making meetings more beneficial and productive for everyone. Cathal and Mamie also spent some time discussing how meetings reflect your culture and your team dynamics. We discuss: How to establish whether you need a meeting and the alternatives to holding one Why asking the desired outcome of a meeting before accepting it can have multiple benefits for you and the meeting organiser Approaches to prepare for meetings effectively How to chair/lead meetings inclusively for different personalities and thinking styles  Best practices for achieving your expected outcome in meetings This episode is packed full of practical tips to put into action in your meetings immediately! And in let's take this offline, Annette Sloan and I break down the three biggest takeaways, plus we answer a question from our listener Elizabeth, who has been out of the workforce for 15 years and is unsure how to start her career again.    Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or https://betteratwork.com.au Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/   About Guest Mamie Kanfer Stewart is the author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging, and Enjoyable Meetings. Her company, Meeteor, helps teams and organizations build healthy meeting culture. As a coach, speaker, writer, and trainer, Mamie has helped thousands of people improve their meetings and how they collaborate. Mamie has been featured in Forbes, Inc, and Fast Company. She is a regular contributor on The Price of Business and is the host of The Modern Manager podcast. Website: MamieKS.com Book: Momentum by Mamie Kanfer Stewart and Tai Tsao Podcast:  The Modern ManagerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't need a three-day offsite in the woods to improve your team's performance. It's much easier (and more effective) to bake debrief meetings into your team meeting rhythms so you can learn and grow from setbacks and successes. This episode covers an easy process you can use to start building a learning team.

Most presentations are boring and unmemorable, but there are techniques you can pull from meeting facilitation to make your presentations more engaging and effective. In this episode, we dive into tips for planning your presentation, telling a story, engaging your audience and utilizing visuals.

Conflict in meetings is normal, but that doesn't mean it's easy. In this special guest episode, certified meditator Gina Weatherup offers her top tips for managing conflict at work. Plus, Lauren gives her suggestions for giving feedback in the moment rather than waiting for a performance review.⭐️ Connect with Gina Weatherup ⭐️

We've all been to an ineffective meeting. Sadly, some of us have been to LOTS of ineffective meetings. You know, the ones that start 10 minutes late, there is no agenda, and the facilitator has no clue about how to engage the greatness in everyone in the meeting. As the meeting wraps up, you think, “There's an hour of my life that I'll never get back!”In this episode, Mel and Michelle discuss how to facilitate effective and inclusive meeting inclusive meetings. “Your goal should be to treat your leadership capacity—a finite resource—as seriously as your company treats financial capital (an equally finite one).” https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/want-a-better-decision-plan-a-better-meeting#/ We're going to wait five minutes for everyone to join.Often among the first words uttered by an online meeting host, this practice dishonors the time of those who joined on time and does nothing to establish a culture of punctuality for meetings. At the same time, there are legitimate reasons why an individual may be late to a Zoom meeting (or an in-person one). To make the most of those inevitable few minutes when you're waiting for stragglers, one idea is to start with brief tone-setting exercises. I often start by asking everyone to remove one distraction. That may mean moving something off their desk, opening a window in their room, or closing a window on their computer. Another exercise I like is asking everyone to write down their intention or objective for the meeting. This isn't something that will be shared publicly, but the practice of thinking about one's objectives before a meeting begins can be grounding. Links and ResourcesLead to Soar SummitLead to Soar is a global online network for businesswomen, a podcast, and we host live-streaming and in person events to help women have a career that soars! The podcast is hosted by Mel Butcher (melbutcher.com) and Michelle Redfern (michelleredfern.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coaching is a buzzword these days, but what exactly is coaching? And why is it important for managers to have basic coaching skills? This episode breaks down essential skills for coaching and why we all need them and ends with a live coaching demo to demonstrate those skills in action. Check out the BONUS EPISODE for a live coaching demo with Lauren and Vickie.

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When someone ducks their head in, do you wish you could hide under your desk? In this episode, we give you healthy options for responding to unexpected conversations and change, and tips to help you have a productive conversation and get back to work.

We talk about why it's useful to consider the five senses as we're tackling a project or challenge—it's a way to boost creativity and unlock ideas. We also discuss how we can heighten our appreciation for our five senses by using our non-dominant hand and by asking the know-yourself-better question, “What is luxury?”  Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: http://happiercast.com/426 Get Gretchen Rubin's newest book Life in Five Senses to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - order here. Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts— Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meeting overload is something we're all struggling with right now, but have we really taken action to do something about it? In this conversation, I talk with Megan Karsh expert in facilitation about frameworks for managers to apply to run effective meetings, resulting in a better use of everyone's time, and achieving the intended outcome of the meeting. We also delve into specific tools you can deploy to create more engagement in meetings and decisions, ways to apply these tools to making better virtual meetings, and how to make participation in meetings more inclusive and equitable. About Megan:Megan founded The (em) Collective after leading organizations in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Cambodia for Stanford University and the UN. She's inspired to help values-driven leaders and organizations reach their potential via coaching and facilitation. Learn about Megan and the (em) Collective: megankarsh.com/Learn about Megan's retreat: the-em.co/events -- To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses -- Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com