Many of us treat a meeting invite like a court summons – accepting on autopilot, turning up unprepared, and wondering why we’re always busy but never get anything done.
Saying yes to everything gets you a great reputation as a doer, and sidelines you from the rooms where decisions are made. So, Nat and Kristen cover the practical fixes: how to graciously decline or clarify before you commit, why prepping for a meeting completely changes your role in it, and the very normal move of just… leaving halfway through.
Warning: a rescue dog has strong opinions throughout.
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