Day 36: Why Meetings Suck—and How to Make Them Work
Let’s be honest:
Most meetings are a waste of time.
If your team dreads meetings, it’s not because they’re lazy.
It’s because the meetings aren’t built to win.
Meetings without purpose = time suck.
Meetings without outcomes = frustration.
Meetings without leadership = chaos.
What’s not working:
Meetings that are too long
Meetings with no agenda
Meetings that just repeat problems, but don’t solve them
Meetings that drain energy instead of build it
If people leave the meeting confused, discouraged, or annoyed—
you’re losing money, morale, and momentum.
Related: Your Team Doesn’t Need a Boss—They Need a Coach (Day 34)
What you’re looking for:
✅ Meetings that drive action, not just talk
✅ Clear outcomes and accountability every time
✅ Tighter energy and stronger buy-in
✅ Meetings your team actually finds useful
✅ A leadership system that runs on rhythm, not random chaos
Here’s how to fix it:
Always have an agenda. (Sent out ahead of time.)
Keep it under 30 minutes. (Respect the energy.)
Start with wins. (Set a positive tone fast.)
Assign owners for action items. (No “we should”—only “who will.”)
Close with a clear recap. (Everyone leaves knowing what’s next.)
How we help:
We help brands build Meeting Playbooks that:
Cut meeting time by 50%
Double team clarity and ownership
Turn "update sessions" into "action sessions"
Create weekly rhythms that push the brand forward
One brand shifted to our 30-minute action meeting format—
Attendance improved, energy rose, and projects started moving faster than ever.
Related: The Leadership Lever: Why Your Team Mirrors You (Day 33)
Next Step:
Want to turn your meetings into real momentum drivers?
Start by filling out this short form.
If we’re aligned, you’ll get access to book a 1-on-1 strategy call with me.
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