That could have been an email

”That could have been an email.”

How many meetings have you attended that you came out thinking that exact thing?
But here's the more important question:

Are people saying it about your leadership team meetings?

As a leader, how you spend your time sends a clear message about what you value.

When your meetings are packed with status updates that could’ve easily been an email, you miss an opportunity to move your team forward.

Meetings should drive strategy and action.

Here are some ways to improve your next meeting:

1. Set a forward-looking agenda: Prioritize discussions that move the needle, not just the routine check-ins.

2. Engage everyone on your team: Every voice at the table should be part of problem-solving and ideation.

3. Role model effective meetings: Guide the meeting with purpose and show your team how efficient, goal-oriented meetings make an impact.

Start treating your meetings as a valuable leadership tool.

What will you add or remove to make your next meeting more impactful?