Why Most Business Meetings Fail And How Productive Meetings Save Your Company Culture
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Is your calendar full of business meetings that feel like a black hole of lost time?
In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh break down the real cost of poor meeting strategies and why effective leadership starts with a productive meeting.
Packed with tactical meeting tips, this episode teaches you how to create a clear, actionable meeting agenda, avoid “meeting hostages,” and make every meeting count. Whether you're leading virtual, hybrid, or in-person sessions, you’ll learn how to improve meeting effectiveness and turn meetings into a tool for employee engagement and stronger workplace communication.
Discover how intentional meetings not only drive better business operations but also shape your entire company culture. With a mix of humor, tough love, and proven advice, this episode is your go-to guide for upgrading your organizational leadership through better meetings.
If you're ready to stop wasting time and start using meetings as a strategic business asset, this one’s for you.
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Chapters
1. Introduction: Why This Episode Will Save You Hours Every Week (00:00:00)
2. The Real Cost of Bad Meetings and Wasted Time (00:02:40)
3. How Effective Leaders Set the Tone for Meeting Culture (00:05:25)
4. Build a Meeting Agenda That Solves, Decides, or Informs (00:05:50)
5. Who Deserves a Seat at the Table? Avoid Meeting Hostages (00:13:01)
6. Should This Be a Meeting or Just an Email? (00:16:03)
7. Managing Hybrid Meetings Without Losing Engagement (00:18:18)
8. Why Tech Setup Matters More Than You Think (00:22:56)
9. Want More Employee Engagement? Start in the Meeting Room (00:23:14)
10. 5 Smart Fixes to Transform Your Next Team Meeting (00:26:23)
11. What Your Meetings Say About Your Company Culture (00:27:41)
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