Sept. 9, 2026

5 Things I Do to Lead Meetings I'm Not Leading

5 Things I Do to Lead Meetings I'm Not Leading

My husband came home late from a meeting that, in his words, half of which could have been an email.

Someone showed up late. Tangents were welcomed. The hour on the calendar stretched well past the hour. I have been in that meeting, and I am guessing you have too.

In this episode I share five boundaries I use to get clarity before, during, and after a meeting, including the ones I did not schedule and am not leading.

The five:

  1. Set the purpose before the meeting and again at the start
  2. Set a time frame of 45 or 50 minutes rather than the default hour
  3. Make the start time and the hard stop clear
  4. State the intended outcomes so everyone knows what success looks like
  5. Close with clarification so the meeting gets real closure

I also share the one question I use to end my PD sessions, coaching calls, and meetings, and why people answer it honestly even after a hard conversation.

For high-achieving, impact-driven women who want their meetings to feel as productive as they are.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Michael Bungay Stanier's question: "What was most useful for you here today?"
  • The Craft of Clarity

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