(MoneyWatch) Doodling is good for you. Before I explain why, let me confess that ... I cannot sit in meetings and not doodle. I've always felt that being able to absentmindedly scribble away ...

There will always be those surprise meetings added to your work calendar ... sometimes for little or no benefit.” This is why you should consider blocking off no-meeting days on your calendar.

With all the technology out there, it seems like everything you need to run a successful ... there is still no substitute for in-person meetings. A strong online presence is great for increasing ...

But you need to ABR (always be recruiting). How do you make that happen? 50 coffee meetings. If you want to read more about hiring at a startup check out: 1. Attitude over Aptitude and also 2.

Plus, agendas have the added benefit of giving your meeting structure, as you can always bring a digressive conversation back to the stated goals of the meeting. Learn to decline meetings politely.

Fortunately for me, I'm seldom at the effect of lousy meetings: I'm generally either facilitating (in which case I better be able to make it useful, or why are you paying me), or it's a meeting in ...

each person considers why the bell rang and what they should do to get the conversation back on track. These are just a few examples. Whenever you design moments of silence into your meeting ...

Imagine easing into a meeting with relaxed conversation over coffee rather than sitting down in tight suits and wishing you were lying in bed. Rituals add to routines, and the more enjoyable they ...

Getting everyone on the same page in a meeting is important, but first make sure you’re clear on your objectives.