Welcome to the Leadership Lab! In today’s episode, host Jamie McKinney is joined by Jim Beilstein, Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain at Owens Corning’s insulation business. With over two decades of leadership experience across supply chain, manufacturing, and innovation, plus a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, Jim Beilstein brings a deep well of insight on what truly makes meetings productive.

This episode dives into the art and science of leading high-stakes meetings, providing you with practical strategies, a proven preparation checklist, and real-world anecdotes. Whether you’re prepping to stand out in front of senior leadership or simply aiming to make every meeting an effective use of time, you’ll learn how clarity on outcomes, purposeful agendas, stakeholder mapping, and thoughtful preparation can transform workplace conversations.

Tune in for leadership lessons inspired by golf, surprising data-driven meeting tips, and actionable ways to elevate your own executive presence. If you want to level up your next big meeting - or coach others to do so, this is the episode for you!

Checklist for Meeting Preparation:

1. Have clarity on the outcome.

2. Map your stakeholders.

3. Organize pre-reads and send ahead..

4. Anticipate your audience's questions.

5. Practice. 

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