We’ve all sat in countless meetings throughout our careers, some better than others. It seems we’re always trying to make our meetings more collaborative, efficient, and effective.
The secret to having better meetings comes down to this: start by focusing on people first and business second.
When a leader comes into a meeting and starts talking about numbers and sales before acknowledging anyone in the room, it shows that they don’t care about employees as humans and only want to make money. That focus starts the meeting on the wrong foot and is disengaging for employees. When employees feel they aren’t valued or cared about, they mentally check out and become less motivated.
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On the other hand, leaders who start the meeting by asking how people are doing as individuals show they value their people. Taking even just a few minutes to check in on people builds relationships and helps create an environment where employees are engaged and involved.
This strategy works in all types of meetings, from meeting with clients and prospects to even internally with colleagues. People want to be valued and seen, so put them first and set the right tone for the meeting.
Now, more than ever, we need to focus on the human aspect of business. And that comes from connecting with each other on the human level.
The best tip to have better meetings is simple: put people first and the business second.
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