How to Stop Meetings from Destroying Your Productivity

How much of your week do you actually spend sitting in meetings? If you"re like most people, it"s probably way more than you"d like. In fact, I once worked with a company that discovered over 40% of their salary budget was going toward people sitting in conference rooms. Not building products, not serving customers, just meeting. And here"s the kicker: most of those meetings didn"t even need to happen. Today I"m breaking down the five meeting rules that can help you reclaim your productivity, protect your energy, and finally stop feeling like your calendar is controlling your life. Whether you"re the person scheduling meetings or the one drowning in back-to-back calls, this episode will show you how to make meetings work for you instead of against you. In This Episode, I"ll Cover:Why meetings cost way more than just time on your calendarThe difference between a manager"s schedule and a maker"s scheduleFive meeting rules that will transform your productivityHow to tell if you actually need to be in a meetingWhy not being invited to meetings is actually a gift The Capacity Confidence Method™ – Free 3-Day Training Series Stop guessing what you (or your team) can actually get done and start planning with confidence. Learn how to discover your TRUE available time, break down projects the right way, and free up 10+ hours without hiring anyone. www.megansumrell.com/capacity ________________________________ 💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________ Thanks for tuning in! Megan 🩷🐝 www.megansumrell.com www.instagram.com/megansumrell www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee www.facebook.com/megansumrell