236. Getting Free of Meeting Malaise: How to Build Productive and Joyful Meetings with Chris Leonard

In this episode of Ginger Biz, we tackle a common challenge that every founder and small business owner faces, meeting malaise. If you’re tired of disorganized, energy-draining meetings that don’t lead to real progress, this episode is for you. We explore how business owners can reclaim their time and energy by building a culture of positive, productive meetings.

During the conversation, we discuss the importance of meetings, why they often go off track, and how you can ensure every meeting serves a clear purpose. You'll hear practical tips on how to politely deflect unnecessary meeting invites, improve facilitation techniques, and even create joyful, energizing meetings that leave your team inspired.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to create a culture where every meeting is positive, useful, and productive
• The true purpose of meetings and why they’re essential for business growth
• Simple techniques to keep meetings focused and on track
• Why meetings often devolve into trivial arguments and how to avoid that
• Steps you can take to fix common behavioral issues that make meetings draining
• How to make meetings not only productive but joyful

Whether you’re managing your first hires or leading teams across the globe, this episode will help you take control of your calendar and ensure your meetings work for you, not against you.

Call to Action:

Implement these etiquette principles in your daily interactions and meetings to see the difference they make! Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur, and don’t forget to subscribe for more business insights and strategies.

You can find Chris here:

Website: https://www.noimpediments.com/

Instagram: @noimpediments

Email: chris@noimpediments.com

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