Category Archives: Better Meetings

Applying The Mind-Sets To Tough Meetings

Got a tough meeting coming up—one in which involves critical problem-solving, or one in which emotions may run high?  If you’re like me, you’ll need all the help you can get.  Here’s a tip. Assuming you’re dealing with a group … Continue reading

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Good Meeting? Bad Meeting? Look In The Mirror!

Have you ever been in a meeting when: ***the group’s enthusiasm gets squashed due to a few individuals negativity? ***the group gets stuck in the weeds ***constructive discussion turns into contention as people’s passion spills over ***the group’s energy gets … Continue reading

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Sniffing Out BS–Help For Your Meetings

Steve Jobs had what others called a ‘reality distortion field’.  In other words, there were times in which Jobs didn’t have a good grasp on reality. He was a showman that  believed his own stories—even ones that were without merit. … Continue reading

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When To Take A Pass…

There’s an important prevention I sometimes use when facilitating critical group meetings. It’s a ground rule I call ‘No Me-Too Stories’. You’ve probably all experienced it. Someone tells a story in a group meeting. The story helps make the person’s … Continue reading

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