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EP. 38 - How to Run Effective Meetings and Get More Done
In this episode of Inside the 90, Andrew talks about how to fix ineffective meetings and move from “ugly and bad” to better. The conversation breaks down why most meetings fail, lack of structure, purpose, and follow-through, and how implementing a consistent cadence, clear outcomes, and simple rules can dramatically improve productivity. Andrew and Jami highlight EOS meeting rhythms, practical scheduling tactics, and cultural habits that turn meetings into a powerful tool for alignment, accountability, and execution.
Key Topics
- Why most meetings fail and how poor structure leads to wasted time.
- The importance of meeting cadence: annual, quarterly, and weekly (L10).
- Difference between “working on” vs. “working in” the business meetings.
- Why adding meetings initially can actually lead to fewer meetings long-term.
- Practical rules: 15/45-minute meetings, no meetings on Fridays, and time buffers.
- Setting clear meeting outcomes to improve efficiency and focus.
- Using L10 principles across all meetings, including client meetings.
- Building a meeting culture that prioritizes accountability and execution.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: The “ugly, bad, and better” of meetings.
02:00 - Why meetings matter and common frustrations teams face.
05:00 - Root causes of bad meetings: no agenda, no structure, no outcomes.
09:00 - EOS meeting cadence: annual, quarterly, and weekly L10s.
14:00 - Working “on” vs. “in” the business meetings explained.
20:00 - Why adding meetings can lead to fewer meetings over time.
25:00 - Practical scheduling rules: 15/45-minute meetings and no Fridays.
32:00 - Writing clear outcomes for every meeting.
36:00 - Using L10 principles in all meetings (internal and external).
42:00 - Creating meeting rhythms and accountability systems.
48:00 - Closing the loop: buffers, to-dos, and meeting follow-through.
52:00 - How to roll out better meeting practices across your organization.
Mentions & Credits
Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni — https://www.tablegroup.com/product/death-by-meeting/
EOS Worldwide — https://www.eosworldwide.com/
Level 10 Meeting (EOS) — https://www.eosworldwide.com/blog/level-10-meeting
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By Jami Mullikin and Andrew GissalIn this episode of Inside the 90, Andrew talks about how to fix ineffective meetings and move from “ugly and bad” to better. The conversation breaks down why most meetings fail, lack of structure, purpose, and follow-through, and how implementing a consistent cadence, clear outcomes, and simple rules can dramatically improve productivity. Andrew and Jami highlight EOS meeting rhythms, practical scheduling tactics, and cultural habits that turn meetings into a powerful tool for alignment, accountability, and execution.
Key Topics
- Why most meetings fail and how poor structure leads to wasted time.
- The importance of meeting cadence: annual, quarterly, and weekly (L10).
- Difference between “working on” vs. “working in” the business meetings.
- Why adding meetings initially can actually lead to fewer meetings long-term.
- Practical rules: 15/45-minute meetings, no meetings on Fridays, and time buffers.
- Setting clear meeting outcomes to improve efficiency and focus.
- Using L10 principles across all meetings, including client meetings.
- Building a meeting culture that prioritizes accountability and execution.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: The “ugly, bad, and better” of meetings.
02:00 - Why meetings matter and common frustrations teams face.
05:00 - Root causes of bad meetings: no agenda, no structure, no outcomes.
09:00 - EOS meeting cadence: annual, quarterly, and weekly L10s.
14:00 - Working “on” vs. “in” the business meetings explained.
20:00 - Why adding meetings can lead to fewer meetings over time.
25:00 - Practical scheduling rules: 15/45-minute meetings and no Fridays.
32:00 - Writing clear outcomes for every meeting.
36:00 - Using L10 principles in all meetings (internal and external).
42:00 - Creating meeting rhythms and accountability systems.
48:00 - Closing the loop: buffers, to-dos, and meeting follow-through.
52:00 - How to roll out better meeting practices across your organization.
Mentions & Credits
Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni — https://www.tablegroup.com/product/death-by-meeting/
EOS Worldwide — https://www.eosworldwide.com/
Level 10 Meeting (EOS) — https://www.eosworldwide.com/blog/level-10-meeting