Meetings are an opportunity to show leadership presence, build relationships, collaborate, and align around action. Too often, though, people just show up to a meeting without any intention or preparation. That’s disrespecting others’ time and the meeting’s value.

Taking a few moments to prepare for meetings – especially important ones – is a must in this meeting-heavy world. Pre-thinking helps clarify thoughts, allowing people to feel confident, clear, and productive.

In this episode, Leadership Coach Deb Elbaum explains a two-part framework for collecting and clarifying your thoughts and questions ahead of a meeting, so that you know you’re showing up intentionally, clearly, and confidently. If you want to feel more in control and empowered around your most important meetings, press the play button now.

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