Are you tired of unproductive and uninspiring meetings? Well, you’re in luck because I’ve got five impactful ways to transform your meetings and make them more meaningful for everyone involved. The best part is that you can start doing these things today!
Leave Your Phone Behind
First, let’s delve into the benefits of leaving your phone behind. When you bring your phone into a meeting, it can be challenging to be fully present. Distractions are just a glance away and can be seen as disrespectful to the speaker. By making a conscious effort to leave your phone at your desk or in your bag and on silent, you’re taking control of your focus and showing respect to the meeting. This simple act can significantly enhance your engagement and productivity in the meeting.
You’ll be surprised at how much more engaged you become when you’re not tempted to check your messages when the pace of the meeting slows or when you feel a little disengaged.
Feel that desire to distract yourself and gently bring yourself back to the conversation. By doing this practice, you will build your capacity to focus and stay present! I’ve known teams practicing this one tip, which has completely transformed their meetings.
