Meetings Don’t Suck

I’ve long held the belief that meetings suck. It’s such a common sentiment that it’s practically a workplace meme.

But this belief has been harmful. It makes me dread meetings before they even happen and drains my energy while I’m in them.

I want to change that.

Meetings don’t suck.


Meetings are an opportunity to connect with my coworkers—people I’m fortunate to like.


Meetings are an exchange of ideas.


Meetings are a way to make decisions quickly.

Sure, some meetings are stressful. But it’s often those high-stakes conversations that get my heart racing and make me feel most alive.

Meetings don’t have to suck.

Especially when I’m leading one, I have the power to make it productive and even joyful. And that starts with shifting my own mindset.