Nat and Kristen get into the underrated skill of reading a room – who holds the power (*cough* it’s not always the most senior person), why where you sit says more than you think, and how to spot silent dissenters before they tank your project.
Plus: what to watch for in your next meeting – who opens, who dominates, who’s performing for the boss, and what the micro-moments between people are telling you.
Your calendar isn't a democracy 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.
Are you past, present or future focused? Your brain has a default time horizon: Past, present or future. Yours impacts how you experience the world - and how you react.
We need to talk about your meetings Why time wasted in unproductive meetings has doubled since the pandemic, 70% of senior execs admit meetings are inefficient, and what you can do about it.
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