Summary
In this episode, Michael Seidl shares his insights on how to make the best out of meetings and avoid struggling with too many or too long meetings. He provides four key tips: 1) Clearly communicate the purpose and expectations of the meeting in the invitation, 2) Determine if your attendance is necessary or if you can be an optional attendee, 3) Plan the meeting time based on what is actually needed, not based on arbitrary rules, and 4) Consider if the information can be shared through other means, such as email or video recordings, instead of holding a meeting.

Takeaways
Clearly communicate the purpose and expectations of the meeting in the invitation
Determine if your attendance is necessary or if you can be an optional attendee
Plan the meeting time based on what is actually needed, not based on arbitrary rules
Consider if the information can be shared through other means, such as email or video recordings, instead of holding a meeting

Sound Bites
"Everybody loves meetings, right? No, not really."
"You can leave a meeting or you just can decline a meeting."
"Make sure that you only plan the time you really need."


Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Meetings
00:30 Tip 1: Clearly Communicate Meeting Purpose and Expectations
05:34 Tip 3: Plan Meeting Time Based on Need
07:59 Tip 4: Consider Alternatives to Meetings
10:49 Conclusion: Stay Productive and Connect with the Host