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While this was written expressly for entrepreneurs, I would suggest it is appropriate for anyone in a leadership role. When I first started in business, I thought being in meetings was important and a sign of growing authority. Once I had been in several, I found myself saying, "I'll never get that time back in my life." We waste WAY too much time in "meetings". Here is a good article with some excellent advice and strategies to reduce the time we spend in meetings while making the time we do spend when gathering far more effective and valuable. Enjoy!
