Chapter 127

Common Meeting Mistakes and Solutions

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Mistake 1: Over-Talking

Solution: Aim for quality over quantity. Make 2-3 powerful points rather than dominating.

Mistake 2: Under-Preparing

Solution: Spend 15 minutes prep for every hour of meeting time.

Mistake 3: Avoiding Conflict

Solution: Address disagreements professionally. Healthy conflict drives better decisions.

Mistake 4: No Follow-Through

Solution: Own at least one action item from every meeting.

Mistake 5: Wrong Meetings

Solution: Decline meetings where you can't add value. Invest deeply in strategic ones.