Episode 52: Why the Best Leaders Treat Meetings as the Work

Episode 2 in the series Execution That Scales

Most founders hate meetings — and with good reason. They picture wasted time, vague discussions, and people walking out wishing they had that time back. But the right meeting isn’t a break from the work. It is the work.

In this episode, James Mayhew explains why great leaders see meetings differently — not as interruptions, but as the moments where clarity, trust, and alignment are built. When leaders dismiss meetings as a waste of time, they lose the very conversations that hold their culture and execution together.

You’ll Learn:

• Why great leaders treat meetings as the real work
• How listening creates understanding and engagement
• Why “we talk all the time” is not the same as intentional leadership
• The true cost of rushing or skipping important conversations

Reflection Questions:

• What might you learn if you slowed down long enough to listen?
• What conversations have you been rushing through — or canceling — that could change everything?

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