Why No One Listens to You in Meetings (And How to Fix It)

In this episode, we discuss the common reasons why people may not listen to you in meetings and how it affects your influence. Learn actionable tips to improve engagement, build relationships, communicate clearly, and maintain control of your meetings. We discuss the importance of reading body language, structuring your thoughts, avoiding interruptions, providing actionable insights, and encouraging two-way dialogue to ensure your voice is heard and respected.

00:00 Introduction: Why No One Listens to You

00:26 Reading the Room: Nonverbal Cues

02:00 Building Relationships Outside Meetings

03:14 Clarity in Communication

05:24 Interrupting and Timing

07:29 Providing Actionable Insights

08:47 Controlling Meeting Dynamics

09:48 Summarizing Key Takeaways

11:42 Encouraging Two-Way Dialogue

12:42 Conclusion: Mastering Meeting Engagement