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Why You Are Wasting Time in Meetings
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Companies waste a staggering $37 billion every year on pointless meetings. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe tackles why this happens and shares how companies like Shopify are fighting back.
She breaks down the science behind why we waste so much time in meetings and offers practical tips for declining invites without burning bridges.
Based on her own experience, she shares her no-meetings-Monday rule and other strategies to take back control of your calendar.
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Chapters
1. The Meeting Culture Crisis (00:00:00)
2. The Cost of Bad Meetings (00:04:53)
3. Shopify's Solution (00:11:17)
4. Meeting Science (00:16:21)
5. Polite Rejection Tips (00:21:47)
6. Action Steps (00:27:04)
454 episodes
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Manage episode 447420182 series 2818665
Companies waste a staggering $37 billion every year on pointless meetings. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe tackles why this happens and shares how companies like Shopify are fighting back.
She breaks down the science behind why we waste so much time in meetings and offers practical tips for declining invites without burning bridges.
Based on her own experience, she shares her no-meetings-Monday rule and other strategies to take back control of your calendar.
LINKS:
Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.
-----------------------------------------
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program.
CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions.
CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now
Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...
Chapters
1. The Meeting Culture Crisis (00:00:00)
2. The Cost of Bad Meetings (00:04:53)
3. Shopify's Solution (00:11:17)
4. Meeting Science (00:16:21)
5. Polite Rejection Tips (00:21:47)
6. Action Steps (00:27:04)
454 episodes
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