How to Stop Wasting Meetings and Start Leading Them Well

What separates a meeting that drains people from one that actually gets things done? In this episode, we dig into a simple truth: “Good meetings are planned. Great meetings are guided.” After sitting through hundreds of workshops, huddles, and team gatherings, one pattern is impossible to ignore—everyone leads meetings differently, but only a few do it well. Some show up with no agenda at all. Others bring a 27-point outline nobody could finish in three hours. And then there are the leaders who get it just right: intentional, realistic, and purposeful.

We break down what makes that difference. Because leading a meeting isn’t about controlling the room—it’s about giving it direction. Preparation matters, but facilitation matters even more. Whether it’s drawing out quiet voices, gently redirecting derailers, or makin ...