Meeting Leadership Podcast
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings• Where can I find practical and inspiring leadership skills training?
• How can I learn how to run more effective meetings?
These are just a few of the questions that leadership coach, Gordon Sheppard, tackles on the Meeting Leadership Podcast.
In addition to learning from outstanding guests and getting practical worksheets, each five-minute episode is built to help you take action right away with useful strategies to help you and your team become more productive.
Gord’s approach is honest and straightforward.
• Thinking about the best way to implement your organization strategy?
• Want to inspire your team?
• Need help with solving a conflict during your meetings?
Find out why so many Professionals turn to Gordon Sheppard for inspiration and guidance to help them grow their leadership skills and learn how to run highly effective meetings.
Visit the Meeting Leadership Podcast home page to get additional resource links, show transcripts, guest information and more! https://meetingleadershipinc.com/podcast
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Episodes
MLP 056 How Leaders Can Go Beyond SMART Goals with Martin Parnell
August 25, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBSMART goals are those which follow the rules of the acronym; that is, they are (S)pecific, (M)easurable, (A)chievable/attainable, (R)elevant, and (T)ime-bound. The system is very useful in simplifying goal-setting into a more exact science, and stops us from the type of fanciful thinking that leads to unrealistic goals. Sometimes, however, you need fanciful thinking; sometimes you need to go beyond SMART goals and scale a 19,000-foot mountain in less than a day. For Martin Parnell, our...
MLP 055: Why You Should Treat Everyone In Your Next Meeting Like Your Best Customer
August 24, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBCustomer treatment should be the true north of any front-facing business. Since the goal of these companies is to appeal to customers, it makes sense that customer treatment should remain in focus. Your meetings should reflect these ideals, both in how you address your employees and how they address on another. In episode #055 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we ask the important questions about how team members approach one another in meetings. We'll explain how to keep the focus lock...
MLP 054 The Pros and Cons of Corporate Retreats For Your Staff
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBCorporate retreats, really destination meetings, are one of the go-to events for higher-ups looking to build team chemistry and boost morale quickly. The positives are certainly there, but they are not without challenges. In episode #054 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we'll qualify the pros and cons of corporate retreats from all relevant perspectives, so you have a better idea as to whether or not it's worth it to start the booking process. A direct list of pros and cons should feeds ...
MLP 053 3 Highly Recommended Books For Conducting Effective Meetings
August 22, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBAt Meeting Leadership, Inc., we always encourage continued learning to stay sharp and adaptive to the inevitable changes that occur in every industry. Meetings are no exception. Practices you’ve picked through these episodes are made to scale with growth, but changing dynamics within companies still require leadership that can approach challenges from different angles. For that, taking time to absorb lessons from experienced meeting leaders and successful business people is always a goo...
MLP 052 13 Practical Questions To Answer Before You Book A Meeting Room
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBPreparation is an imperative for meeting leaders who want to get the absolute most out of every discussion. A well-planned agenda is a necessary tool to stay the course in any meeting, and it's a basic understanding among leaders to focus on making sure the schedule flows along to cover all points. However, the most experienced meeting leaders know that a layer of potential mishaps can occur that derail even the most thorough agenda. Episode #052 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast will a...
MLP 051 How To Be A Good Facilitator - Part 2
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBPart one of this series covered what you should do before a meeting. In episode #051, we move to part 2, which covers what you should do during a meeting to become the best facilitator possible. Actions taken before and after a meeting tend to be less complex, since these steps are generally completed on your own time without unexpected events throwing off the flow. During the meeting, however, there are the potential distractions and employee personalities to consider, and many more insta...
MLP 050 How To Control Your Emotions In A Meeting with Kathy Archer
August 19, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBControlling your emotions in any professional capacity is a useful skill; controlling them during meetings is vital to becoming an effective leader. Most of us hear that we need to control our emotions at work and think “obviously, but easier said than done”. For listeners who want more tangible advice on this subject than the obvious, episode #050, we brought in Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer, author of Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership. Kathy's expertise in con...
MLP 049: Why You Need To Blow Up Your Volunteer Meeting Agenda with Brent Collingwood
August 18, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBBad volunteer meetings can really slow an organization down. But what can you do about it? In episode #049 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast you’ll get some immediate answers to this question because you’ll be learning from guest Consulting Expert, Brent Collingwood. In this episode you’ll find out how to build a productive volunteer meeting agenda that: Doesn’t waste time on items that aren’t important Helps you to avoid information regurgitation Puts new business first and makes...
MLP 048: How To Select The Right People For A Team Meeting
August 17, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MBWell-planned exercises, thorough agendas, or inspirational speeches matter most when the right people are in the room to absorb them. Like many of the common mistakes we've tried to eliminate throughout this podcast, selecting the wrong people for a meeting is a double-edged sword. One one hand, the productivity of the meeting depends in large part to the expertise and strengths of those in the room; on the other, a meeting where attendees have to sit through discussions unrelated to their...
MLP 047: How Being Intentional With Your Time Helps Make You A Better Leader with Ashley Janssen
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBIn business, efficiency is one of the deciding factors that separates one competitor from another. Decision makers must choose between the urgent goals and those that can be shelved almost daily. Each moment spent planning or discussing directives is a moment that could be spent completing them, yet the meetings need to be thorough that team members aren't leaving confused. As a result, business leaders will need to consider the most effective ways to manage their time before, during, and ...
MLP 046 Having A Title Doesn’t Mean You Know How To Run A Meeting
August 15, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBTitles are imperative for establishing chain-of-command, but they don't have as much effect on your ability to run meetings. MLP 046 is an examination of that statement, where I share my personal experiences about the pitfalls of leveraging your title to manage a meeting instead of focusing on being effective. Along with the potential downsides, we'll also cover several ways you can avoid mistakes, in the form of suggestions and some useful links on the subject (see the links section for ...
MLP 045: What Leaders Need To Know To Start a Privacy Program with Jean L. Eaton
August 14, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBManaging privacy issues is a critical issue that all leaders must deal with. But do you even know where to start? Well have no fear because in episode #045 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast you’re going to find out what leaders need to know to start a privacy program. In MLP #045 you’ll learn about: Policies and procedures, privacy breach management plan, The importance of training your staff Why you should have a Privacy Officer and more And you’re going to learn all of this from...
MLP 044: How To Be A Good Facilitator - Part 1
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBA 'facilitator', by definition, is a person who makes any action or process easier. As a meeting facilitator, one preliminary task is to minimize the obstacles that could derail the meeting's purpose, making it easier for attendees to absorb the material being covered. In part one of our three-part series on becoming a better facilitator, we cover what you should do before the meeting starts. Part two will discuss what should be done during meeting, with part three following suit with what...
MLP 043: Why Goal Setting Is Critical For All Leaders with Martin Parnell
August 12, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBThe ability to set and achieve goals is one of the purest ways to quantify success and failure according to expectations. Business leaders face the challenges around goal-setting on a larger scale, with more moving parts than the individual, and with more chances for goals to fail if they are poorly planned or simply unfeasible. As meetings are the primary platform where company goals are covered, these discussions become important tools for setting clear objectives for your employees, and...
MLP 042: Why Effective Meetings Start With You
August 11, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBLeaders take the blame, and leaders reap the glory. This is an oversimplified sports analogy, but it applies to meetings the same way it can apply to any organization with a hierarchy. As meeting leaders, we can't always control their surroundings or make other adults comply with directives, but we do have control over our own actions in these environments. In episode #042 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we discuss the value of holding yourself accountable during meetings, and how th...
MLP 041: Why All Types Of Meetings Need To Connect To Strategy
August 10, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBEven the best strategies can be rendered useless if they aren't clear to your employees. One of the main reasons we attend meetings is to make sure everyone understands how their objectives will impact the organization's overall vision. This idea applies to companies in a sense of how to stay ahead of the competition, but also to family meetings, where everyone may have different ideas on how to move forward. In MLP #041, we discuss the reasons why all types of meetings should connect t...
MLP 040: Why Intercultural Competence Is Critical For All Leaders with Dan Garcia - Part 2
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBWith a measured approach and a bit of consistency, you can create the type of environment where all cultures can thrive. In, MLP #040 we welcome back industry expert Dan Garcia for two of our two-part series on intercultural competence. The first part (https://meetingleadershipinc.com/39) introduced the concept and discussed why it's important, and the conclusion expands on the concept, adding: The benefits of intercultural competence Practical strategies to instill intercultural compe...
MLP 039: Why Intercultural Competence Is Critical For All Leaders with Dan Garcia - Part 1
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBIntercultural competence is a vital cog in the wheel of global expansion. Business leaders who hope to surpass local limitations will encounter different cultures at some point, as will many who operate exclusively in one area. Examining the differences and commonalities between cultures within a workplace is part of creating the ideal work environment for growth. Meeting Leadership Podcast #039 is the first of a two-part series, where we sit with Dan Garcia of Principia and discuss the ...
MLP 038: How To Make A Great First Impression In A Meeting
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBThe ability to make a good first impression is not just an important skill in business, it can improve the way you are perceived in all walks of life. In episode #038 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we give some insight on how to walk through every door with confidence. The podcast contains: An introduction to the Doorway Drill, from Jordan Harbinger An excerpt from my keynote address at The Smart Connections Event about entering a room with confidence Additional resources that w...
MLP 037: Why Being On Time Is Critical And What Leaders Can Do About It
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBLate arrivals at meetings do more than just interrupt presentations or cause others to wait for their arrival. If you've followed the concepts introduced in episodes 020 and 034 of our Meeting Leadership Podcast--which explain the costs of each meeting and the annual costs--you have an idea how frequent tardiness can hurt your bottom line. In MLP #037, we discuss ways to identify and eliminate problem areas with regard to meeting tardiness, such as: Developing a culture where showing up ...
MLP 036: How Successful Leaders Win With Non-Verbal Communication with Lauren Sergy - Part 2
August 05, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBIf you’re looking to grow by taking control of non-verbal communication, MLP #036 is for you. We continue our conversation with Communications expert Lauren Sergy as he she gives invaluable insights about communication strategy. In this episode, we learn from Lauren Sergy about: How to use your posture to inspire the people you lead How to connect non-verbal actions to your overall communications strategy Where to get the Emotional Planning Toolkit Remember, this episode is part tw...
MLP 035: How Successful Leaders Win With Non-Verbal Communication with Lauren Sergy - Part 1
August 04, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBEffective communication is one of the most important strengths you can master if you want to become a more effective leader. Non-verbal communication is an essential, yet often unchecked aspect that can alter the way you are perceived in both one-on-one conversations and public speaking engagements. In episode #035 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we speak with Communications guru Lauren Sergy about: Why non-verbal communication is so important How non-verbal communication is emo...
MLP 034: How To Measure The Annual Cost $ Of Meetings
August 03, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBThe smartest companies understand the cost-benefit of all aspects of business. One aspect that gets overlooked is how much money is wasted yearly on meetings that don't produce results. MLP #034 continues our discussion about the concept of Meetings' Return on Investment (MROI) introduced in the Meeting Leadership Podcast #020. The formula considers all the possible expenses that come with meetings—wages paid to attendees, facility costs, food and refreshments—and weighs them against its ...
MLP 033: 10 Ways For Meeting Leaders To Become More Self Aware - Part 2
August 02, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBBeing self-aware is essential for all leaders, especially when you are interacting with your team. In MLP #033, we cover the remaining 5 ways that leaders can become more self-aware during meetings. These tips provide more ways to become a better meeting facilitator with a bit of introspection. If you missed steps 1-5, you can find them here. In steps 6-10, you’ll learn about: Knowing when to make your point How a meeting mentor can improve your leadership skills Setting aside t...
MLP 032: 10 Ways For Meeting Leaders To Become More Self Aware - Part 1
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBAs a meeting leader, lack of self-awareness can create a lot of problems. This podcast suggest ways to as a meeting leader, lack of self-awareness can create a lot of problems. In episode #032, you’ll learn how to become more self-aware and engage coworkers more effectively. To help you get started on your leadership self-awareness journey, we provide 5 practical tips in episode 32, which show you how to: Become aware of how you act in a meeting Decide how you want to act in a meeting ...
MLP 031: What Leaders Must Do To Succeed on LinkedIn with Alnoor Damji
July 31, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBIf you’re a leader and you’re not on LinkedIn yet, then you will be soon. So why not learn how to do it right by listening to MLP #031, where you’ll learn from LinkedIn Expert, Alnoor Damji about how to: Avoid doing it alone so you can collaborate with other leaders Take advantage of LinkedIn as a search engine so you can be found by the right people Be authentic so you can build more profitable relationships So if you’re a leader who wants show your human side, grow your skills and ...
MLP 030: Effective Meeting Agenda Software That Gets Results with Ashley Janssen
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAre you a meeting leader who wants a practical solution to help you and your team run outstanding meetings? If so, then episode #030 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast will be very helpful for you. In this episode you’re going to learn about an online agenda planning app called Tadum from the co-creator of the app, Ashley Janssen. Throughout this episode Ashley shares a variety of information that will help you: Make your meetings highly organized Figure out how to automate your meetin...
MLP 029: 7 Tips To Help You Hire A Professional Meeting Facilitator
July 29, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBAs a leader, sometimes it can be a gift to you and your team to bring in a Professional to help you get the most out of an important meeting, and in MLP #029 your going to learn how to do just that. Because in MLP #029 you’re going to learn these 7 tips to keep in mind when you consider hiring a professional meeting facilitator: They should be enthusiastic and firm They should be honest They should be able to get everyone to express themselves They should ensure that everyone is he...
MLP 028: Volunteer Recruitment Strategies That Work with Brent Collingwood
July 28, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBIf you’re a leader who needs some great suggestions about how to find new volunteers then MLP #028 is must-listen. That’s because in this episode you’re going to learn a variety of volunteer recruitment strategies that work from guest Consulting Expert, Brent Collingwood. In this episode you’ll find out how to: Change your attitude toward volunteers so you can win them over Properly engage a volunteer from the beginning How to set clear expectations and more And once you learn these ...
MLP 027: 3 Rules For Effective Stand-up Meetings
July 27, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBAre your meetings too long? Do you want to make them shorter? In MLP #027 you’ll learn about how to execute a productive stand up meeting with practical tips including: Getting rid of the chairs Setting a time limit Making a proclamation that meeting inefficiency stops now! So if you’re a leader who doesn’t like to waste time, then you’ll learn a lot in this episode! If you want more information or the transcript for MLP #027 then visit https://meetingleadershipinc.com/27
MLP 026: Why Leaders Should Understand Privacy with Jean L. Eaton
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBDo you understand how information is managed in your organization? Do you even know if you’re at risk? Could you lose money? Go to jail? In today’s online driven world all leaders have to take control of their organization’s information and in MLP #026 we’re going to help you do just that. That’s because you’ll be listening to Jean Eaton, an experienced Privacy Expert who’s going to help you understand why you need to understand privacy issues. In this episode you’ll learn: Why good p...
MLP 025: 5 Ways To Do Profitable Walking Meetings
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBWalking meetings are a great way for all leaders to be more productive. Not only do you get out of the office into the fresh air where you can think more clearly, you also get the benefits from putting in your steps for the day. In MLP #025 you’re going to these 5 tips to help you have highly productive walking meetings. Give yourself permission Learn how to ask Choose a great location Wear comfortable shoes Tell your boss how great it was so you can do it again! So if you’re a l...
MLP 024: How To Make LinkedIn Work For You with Alnoor Damji
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBLinkedIn is an essential social media platform for all leaders. In MLP #024 you’ll learn from LinkedIn Expert, Alnoor Damji about how to: Share your ‘story’ Take a professional photo using your phone Build strong relationships and more So if you’re a leader who wants to learn how to get onto LinkedIn in the right way then you’ll enjoy listening! Note: If you want more information or to get the transcript for episode #024 then visit https://meetingleadershipinc.com/24
MLP 023: How To Fire A Bad Meeting Facilitator
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIf you know how valuable meetings are then you also understand that you can’t afford to have a bad meeting leader. In MLP #023 we’re going to help you explore 3 options that will help you to ‘fire’ a bad meeting facilitator: Let them go Send them for Meeting Leadership Training Rotate the chair So if you are truly ready to make your meetings more productive then your going to really enjoy this episode! If you want more information or the transcript for MLP #023 then visit https://m...