Latest Effectivemeetings Podcast Episodes
MLP 096: How To Rate Your Staff Meetings So You Can Improve Productivity
Meeting Leadership Podcast - October 04, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAll business leaders should have a direct way to measure progress, so they can see strengths and weaknesses clearly. The same is true for meetings, where the good and the bad can have an effect on the productivity of your entire company. In episode #096 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we ...
MLP 095: Meeting Leadership Mindset: 3 Pre-Meeting Questions You Must Answer
Meeting Leadership Podcast - October 03, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSelf-awareness is understanding one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. As part of the Meeting Leadership Mindset, self-awareness in the foundation of the questions you should be asking yourself before attending each meeting: What am I bracing myself for? How do I feel about ...
MLP 094: Why Leaders Need Radical Conviction with Eleanor Beaton - Part 2
Meeting Leadership Podcast - October 02, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings“Your belief in the vividness of your vision and your collective ability to accomplish it is jet fuel for your entire organization..” - Eleanor Beaton The second part of our two-part series on radical conviction takes us into the heart of what makes leaders great. The episode is filled with nu...
MLP 093: Why Leaders Need Radical Conviction with Eleanor Beaton - Part 1
Meeting Leadership Podcast - October 01, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAccording to Eleanor Beaton, much of leadership relies on confidence and a willingness to rise to any challenge. This confidence is not acquired overnight, however. Before the assuredness in your abilities comes the radical conviction required to push through challenges. Episode #093 of ...
MLP 092: Unproductive Meetings: 5 Reasons Why You Must Stop Them Immediately
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 30, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBad meetings are bad for morale, bad for clarity, and ultimately, bad for business. What may seem like a minor nuisance to employees could one day prove to be a cancer that leads to much bigger problems. In episode 092 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we go over 5 reasons why you should sto...
MLP 091: What Stops Leaders From Speaking Up And What To Do About It with Karmen Masson
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 29, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne of our goals as facilitators should be to create settings where team members feel comfortable voicing their opinions. However, we must also feel comfortable voicing our own opinions. As we strive to create a sense of safety in our conversations necessary for progress, we must sometimes e...
MLP 090: Why Taking Action Creates Highly Effective Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 28, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings“The sweetest part is acting after making a decision” - Indigo Girls, Hammer and a Nail. There is a subtle wisdom in these lyrics. We talk a lot about the decisions meeting leaders face in this podcast, but we also recognize that none of these decisions matter without corresponding actions. ...
MLP 089: Why Sarcasm Is Hurting Your Team And What Leaders Can Do About It with Lyle Benson
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 27, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSarcasm was famously described by Oscar Wilde as the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence. While the intention behind sarcasm might often be lighthearted, its effects can be more severe, especially if you’re in a position of authority over the recipient. In MLP 089, we we...
MLP 088: Meeting Leadership Exercises - The Repetition Technique For Active Listening
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 26, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBecoming an active listener not only means you’ll retain more information, it’s also a good way to build trust and confidence. The Repetition Technique is a tried-and-true method among facilitators from every industry for active listening. It is an effective way to clarify the subject being d...
MLP 087: Speak Up: 5 Ways To Encourage Participation In Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 25, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMeeting leader should all strive to create the type of environment where team members feel comfortable engaging. That can be easier said than done with the mix of personalities present in most gatherings. There are a few ways you can encourage others to participate without being pushy, howeve...
MLP 086: Why All Leaders Need An IT Strategy with David Papp
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 23, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBasic IT setups may work for small companies, but those who hope to grow may need to seek help from professionals. If you’re seeking peace of mind for your data, you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve your IT. This is especially true for companies who handle sensitive consumer...
MLP 085: Why Meeting Leadership Training Is An Investment
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 23, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs leaders, we face short and long-term consequences for approaching our employees without proper training. Learning to conduct meetings can offset many potential misunderstandings and establish a cohesive culture within your organization. Failure to train leaders so can cause your employees ...
MLP 084: Why You Should Stop Being A Know-It-All Leader with Karmen Masson
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 22, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLeaders are always expected to be the most knowledgeable people in any given organization. This creates a burden of expectation that cause many managers to overstep their level of expertise. Certified Executive Coach Karmen Masson steps in to help us rectify these pitfalls with tips on how t...
MLP 083: Inspiring Leadership Stories with Kathy Archer
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 21, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsInspiration is the most effective fuel for productivity and innovation. Finding inspiration isn’t always easy, but digging a bit deeper tn be an effective motivational tool for your employees. Beyond the daily morale boosts, consistent inspiration can also help create the ideal culture within ...
MLP 082: Why Leaders Need To Learn How To Build People Up with Lyle Benson
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 20, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsConstructive criticism is a necessary part of leadership, but a little positive reinforcement can go a long way. To help us understand the concept of building up team members, we brought in Lyle Benson an Associate ProfessorMacEwan University. Lyle brings his wealth of knowledge to bear in ep...
MLP 081: Meeting Leadership Exercises - The Pros And Cons Technique For Managing Disagreements
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 19, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn any argument, it’s a good idea to pause and examine the good and the bad of each side. This is the fundamental basis of the Pros and Cons Technique for managing disagreements, which we cover in episode #081 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast. To help us explain the technique, we brought in...
MLP 080: Why All Leaders Should Measure The Opportunity Cost Of Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 18, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOpportunity cost is about comparing the value of one activity to another, when both could be done at the same time. That sounds simple on paper, doesn’t it? Indeed, most business leaders understand the concept of ‘time is money’ but the hard part is figuring out which activities are valuable....
MLP 079: Why All Leaders Need An IT Audit with David Papp
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 17, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBasic IT setups may work for small companies, but those who hope to grow may need to seek help from professionals. If you’re seeking peace of mind for your data, you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve your IT. This is especially true for companies who handle sensitive consumer...
MLP 078: How Every Leader Can Celebrate Success In The Workplace
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 16, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNo matter how busy we get at work, there is always time to acknowledge victories. Celebrating success lets your employees know that their contributions are valued. It also boosts morale and can have a positive impact on all aspects of business, as your team will enjoy coming to work more each ...
MLP 077: How A Personality Test Can Help You Lead More Effective Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 15, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt can be a big mistake to overlook the personalities of team members in favor of bullet points. Personality types can unlock motivating factors and communicate more effectively with team members. Understanding them is also a good way to avoid upsetting the balance needed for effective meetin...
MLP 076: Inspiring Leadership Stories with Martin Parnell
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 14, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs business leaders, we must always find inspiration in our daily lives if we hope to inspire others. Word-record holder Martin Parnell is a person who actively seeks inspiration rather than waiting for it. He has climbed the world’s tallest mountains, run marathons that cover inconceivable di...
MLP 075: How To Create An Effective Team Meeting Agenda - Part 5
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 13, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSometimes a hands-on approach to meetings is needed to grab your team’s attention and keep it. If you’ve followed parts 1-5 (link to these episodes are in the links section), you’ve seen some of the tactics you can employ to create the type of structure you need for precision in team meetings....
MLP 074: How To Create An Effective Team Meeting Agenda - Part 4
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 12, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBusiness leaders benefit from decisiveness and accountability in all their dealings, especially meetings. One of the main goals as a leader is to set an example for team members to follow. To take decisive actions and hold everyone accountable is a sure way to show your co-workers you take th...
MLP 073: How To Create An Effective Team Meeting Agenda - Part 3
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 11, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMeeting don’t have to be dull affairs that team members dread attending. With a plan to generate excitement and navigational tools to keep everything on track, your meetings can be both inspiring and effective. This might require a look at how your agendas are structured, and whether or noth ...
MLP 072: How To Create An Effective Team Meeting Agenda - Part 2
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 10, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBefore you can inspire your team members with your perfected plans, you have to grab their attention. It is important to consider your initial approach before getting into the heart of the meeting. You want to have a clear picture how you’ll grab team members’ attention, and a set of clear goa...
MLP 071: How To Create An Effective Team Meeting Agenda - Part 1
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 09, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne of the ongoing challenges for leaders is to get team members to buy in to the process of each meeting. Some might miss the value of the meeting itself, while others would rather be behind their desks. It’s your job as the meeting leader to get team members to buy in to the meeting process....
MLP 070: 3 Inspiring Questions To Answer Before You Book A Meeting Room
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 08, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe best leaders not only set an example, they inspire others to want to follow that example. Where you may have been concerned only about completing the agenda before, inspiration opens another layer of consideration. Acting on these considerations can affect how your employees approach you...
MLP 069: 3 Personality Management Skills That Will Improve Your Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 07, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNo one is immune to the pressures of work. As a leader, understanding how to manage personalities is a good way you can minimize some of these pressures. As you become more aware of the personalities of your team and how to manage them, you become more aware of how to motivate and work with th...
MLP 068: How Co-Facilitation Can Help Leaders Run Effective Meetings
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 06, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMore effective meetings are in reach for leaders who are willing to share the spotlight. Just as a good one-two punch is a cornerstone of championship teams in professional sports, the same tactic can apply to your meetings. An effective leader knows when to take over and when to rely on teamm...
MLP 067: How Leaders Can Improve Meetings By Learning How To Uninvite Certain People
Meeting Leadership Podcast - September 05, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsInviting employees to unnecessary meetings is a double-edged mistake. It wastes the employees’ time, and it bogs down the meeting itself with extra voices. As a business leader, you’ll often be tasked to manage your staff’s time in and out of meetings. This will include deciding who needs to b...
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