The Surprising Science of Meetings Quotes

“The servant leader is comfortable sharing power and derives satisfaction and success when others prosper and the organization thrives. This type of leadership approach is a core part of the values and development process at many of the most successful global organizations.”
― Steven G. Rogelberg, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance

“The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of life is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.”
― Steven G. Rogelberg, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance

“Andy Grove, the former CEO of Intel, was passionate about seeking to improve meetings. He once wrote, “Just as you would not permit a fellow employee to steal a piece of office equipment worth $2,000, you shouldn’t let anyone walk away with the time of his fellow managers.” A poorly conducted and unnecessary meeting is indeed a form of time theft, a theft that can be prevented.”
― Steven G. Rogelberg, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance

“It Starts with the Goals of the Meeting In the next sections, I present a series of suggestions and techniques that should help you decide whom to invite to your meetings. To start with the obvious, the meeting leader should consider the goals of the meeting. For each meeting goal, the leader should ponder the following questions: 1. Who has the information and knowledge about the topic in question? 2. Who are the key decision makers and important stakeholders relevant to the issue? 3. Who are the people who need the information that is going to be discussed? 4. Who are the people who will implement any decision or act on the issue? These questions can help you identify the relevant and necessary parties but still may result in a meeting with too many attendees.”
― Steven G. Rogelberg, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance