Whenever you have more than four people gathered with the sole purpose of making a single decision, the only thing they will not do is reach a decision. It's a magical formula. If I'd known that during my early professional business career, I'd totally be a CEO by now, for sure. Or maybe CFO. But definitely a V.P. of Marketing.
You thought I was going to talk about doughnuts, I know. Nope. Doughnuts are important and really good, but understanding today's meeting is a thing of interest.
I tell you what: the work-a-day business world by itself offers lots of satisfaction and joy, but the meeting, my friend, is where all the mystery and power happens. Like I always like to say . . . no meeting, no glory. Meetings are chock full of talking, doodling, acronyms, and time. Trust me.
