A good sign as a leader is when output is high and meetings are short. This means all pistons are firing, there are few roadblocks, and things are on track with just a soft touch. It also means meetings can be used to stay ahead, flagging issues before they become blockers. Managers often wrap their egos around meetings, and long meetings ensure they always feel that they're the center of attention, even if the meeting is a waste of time for everyone else.
