Fixable How to fix meetings (w/ Master Fixer Priya Parker)
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May 12, 2025 
Priya Parker, an acclaimed speaker and author of The Art of Gathering, joins to explore the art of effective meetings. She emphasizes the need for clear objectives and intentional planning to revitalize workplace gatherings. Innovative techniques for engagement are discussed, including personal connections and 'magical questions' that ignite conversation. Moreover, Priya warns against a 'chill' attitude in leadership, advocating for genuine care and responsibility instead. Her insights turn meetings into purposeful and productive experiences.
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Plan Meetings Before They Start
- The key to a great meeting lies in thoughtful planning before it starts.
- Meeting success depends heavily on discerning when to gather and when focus is better done alone.
Use Rituals to Promote Openness
- Change how you open meetings by starting with a brief ritual to boost honesty and connection.
- Normalize sharing difficulties to make problems discussable and improve meeting quality over time.
Board Meeting Transformation
- A new nonprofit executive director discovered the board was disengaged and meetings ineffective.
- She shifted the agenda to focus on key challenges and transformed the board into a crucial, relevant partner.
