How to Run a Business Meeting Like a CEO (Even If You're a Founder of One)

Bad meetings are one of the biggest hidden costs in any business.

1. Every meeting needs a purpose (written down)

Before scheduling, ask yourself: what specifically do I want to leave this meeting having achieved?

2. Send an agenda in advance

Even for internal meetings. Even short ones.

3. Start on time. Full stop.

The #1 rule of CEO-level meeting discipline.

4. Manage the room

The person running the meeting is responsible for keeping it on track.

5. End with clarity

Every meeting must end with what was decided, action items, and follow-up.

Meetings are a tax on productivity. Well-run meetings are the price of alignment.

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