Meetings Aren’t Always Required

Summary

• My time is valuable, so don't waste it.
• Before scheduling a meeting, think if it can be handled over Slack.
• I don't mind communication if people have properly prepared.
• Don't slap meetings on my calendar without an agenda.
• Know what outcomes you want from the meeting.
• Voice memos are useful because they convey my tonality and can often answer questions without a call.
• Tonality or facial expressions are important in communication, but it doesn't need to be face-to-face.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a few simple strategies to get the most out of your communication and time management:

Use Slack for Quick Communication

Before scheduling a meeting, think if it can be handled over Slack. Slack is great for quick questions and updates. It saves time and allows everyone to stay on track.

Prepare Before Communicating

Always prepare properly before communicating. Have your thoughts organized so the conversation is effective. This can be a quick bullet point list of key points you want to cover.

Meetings Need Agendas

Don’t schedule a meeting without an agenda. Knowing what you want to achieve from the meeting keeps it focused. Write down the outcomes you want and share them with attendees before the meeting.

Use Voice Memos

Send voice memos for messages that benefit from tonality. Voice conveys emotion and clarity that texts can lack. This can often answer questions without needing a call, saving everyone time.

Be Considerate of Time

Be aware of everyone's time when scheduling face-to-face meetings. They are harder to schedule and should be reserved for discussions that truly need it. Use alternatives like video calls if facial expressions and tonality are important.

By focusing on these actionable strategies, you can improve effectiveness in communication and manage your time better. Remember, the goal is to respect everyone’s time while ensuring the message is clear and the desired outcomes are achieved.

Quotes by Leila Hormozi

"my time is so valuable don't waste it"

– Leila Hormozi

"do we really think this needs to be a meeting or can we handle this over slack"

– Leila Hormozi

"for somebody to slap a meeting on my calendar with no agenda and don't know what they want to have happen after the meeting ends then I'm just asking them to rethink the meeting"

– Leila Hormozi

"I've started to send more voice memos they get my tonality and then it answers their question"

– Leila Hormozi

"it is really important that people hear the tonality or see the expression in my face when I'm communicating certain messages"

– Leila Hormozi

Full Transcript

my time is so valuable don't waste it no do we really think this needs to be a meeting or can we handle this over slack I don't mind people communicating with me when they have properly prepared for the communication but for somebody to slap a meeting on my calendar with no agenda and don't know what they want to have happen after the meeting ends then I'm just asking them to rethink the meeting I've started to send more voice memos they get my tonality and then it answers their question they don't even need to call because I think that it is really important that people hear the tonality or see the expression in my face when I'm communicating certain messages that doesn't mean that needs to be a face to face meeting because that is harder to schedule which like I think makes people feel weird to be like hey