Meeting Leadership Podcast

All business leaders should have a direct way to measure progress, so they can see strengths and weaknesses clearly.

The same is true for meetings, where the good and the bad can have an effect on the productivity of your entire company.

In episode #096 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we go over our 10-point scale you can use to assess the effectiveness of your meetings. It is the same scale from my book, The Meeting Leadership Solution.

For more information or a transcript of episode 096, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/96

Self-awareness is understanding one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

As part of the Meeting Leadership Mindset, self-awareness in the foundation of the questions you should be asking yourself before attending each meeting:

1. What am I bracing myself for?
2. How do I feel about the other people in the meeting?
3. What do I want from this meeting?

Asking yourself these questions should give you a better understanding of your own feelings, motives, and desires. That way, you can approach each meeting with a clear motive and without fear of being caught off guard.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 095, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/95

"Your belief in the vividness of your vision and your collective ability to accomplish it is jet fuel for your entire organization.." - Eleanor Beaton

The second part of our two-part series on radical conviction takes us into the heart of what makes leaders great. The episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom like the quote mentioned above.

By the end of episode #094 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, you should feel the same empowerment all of Eleanor's audiences are privileged to experience.

For more information or a transcript of episode 093, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/93

According to Eleanor Beaton, much of leadership relies on confidence and a willingness to rise to any challenge.

This confidence is not acquired overnight, however. Before the assuredness in your abilities comes the radical conviction required to push through challenges.

Episode #093 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast is the first of a two-part series with renowned author, leadership expert, and entrepreneur Eleanor Beaton. She shows us the keys to acquiring the type of mindset that creates lasting impact.

For more information or a transcript of episode 093, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/93

Bad meetings are bad for morale, bad for clarity, and ultimately, bad for business.

What may seem like a minor nuisance to employees could one day prove to be a cancer that leads to much bigger problems. In episode 092 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we go over 5 reasons why you should stop having unproductive meetings immediately:

1. Bad meetings cause people to hold back important information
2. People will try to avoid bad meetings
3. Serious personal fights
4. Enough bad meetings in a row may cause you to lose key people
5. Bad meetings waste money

For more information or a transcript of episode 092, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/92

One of our goals as facilitators should be to create settings where team members feel comfortable voicing their opinions.

However, we must also feel comfortable voicing our own opinions. As we strive to create a sense of safety in our conversations necessary for progress, we must sometimes examine whether or not we're speaking up when necessary or holding back.

In episode 091 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we bring in Certified Executive Coach Karmen Masson to discuss what stops leaders from speaking up. She provides us with a simple 2-step approach to speaking up that will help you put divergent thinking into action.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 091, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/91

"The sweetest part is acting after making a decision" - Indigo Girls, Hammer and a Nail.

There is a subtle wisdom in these lyrics. We talk a lot about the decisions meeting leaders face in this podcast, but we also recognize that none of these decisions matter without corresponding actions.

Episode 090 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast covers the pitfalls of inaction regarding meetings, and provides a handful of suggestions to help you become a more active meeting facilitator. By the end, you should have a firm grasp on steps you can take to become more decisive in your approach.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 090, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/90

Sarcasm was famously described by Oscar Wilde as the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence.

While the intention behind sarcasm might often be lighthearted, its effects can be more severe, especially if you're in a position of authority over the recipient.

In MLP 089, we welcome back Lyle Benson, an Associate Professor from Macewan who visited the podcast in episodes MLP 082 and MLP 097. He is here to explain to us why sarcasm is more hurtful than most of us realize and why we should strive to cut it out our discussions.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 089, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/89

Becoming an active listener not only means you'll retain more information, it's also a good way to build trust and confidence.

The Repetition Technique is a tried-and-true method among facilitators from every industry for active listening. It is an effective way to clarify the subject being discussed and make sure everyone is on the same page.

In episode #088 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we welcome back professional actress Tracy Carroll to help us explain active listening using the Repetition Technique. We show you the wrong way and the right way to make the speaker feel like their statements matter.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 088, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/88

Meeting leader should all strive to create the type of environment where team members feel comfortable engaging.

That can be easier said than done with the mix of personalities present in most gatherings. There are a few ways you can encourage others to participate without being pushy, however.

In episode #087 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we provide 5 ways you can promote engagement in meetings:

1. Praise people when they make a great point during a meeting
2. Allow the appropriate amount of time for each person to speak
3. Respectfully interrupt anyone who speaks for too long or gets off topic
4. Don't play favorites
5. Be a great role model

For more information or a transcript of MLP 087, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/87