Do you ever feel like meetings are not important? This dread of meetings may be because of the lack of structure that provides value to these sessions. The good news is that you don’t have to dread it any longer, as there is a way to make sure that you can get the most out of it - tap into the geniuses of people, break down ideas, and solve problems; all of which will propel your business forward. 

In this episode, I welcome Eric Anderton to the show. Eric and I talk about valuable information about meetings. Eric shares what a well-structured meeting looks like that will get you to solve the problems that you face in your business. He also talks about identifying your rally cry, areas of fierce focus, and the critical number you tie to each area of fierce focus. 

This episode helps make the most out of your meetings. Tune in today! 

Discussion Points: 

0:00 The Elevation Program   4:08 Eric shares his story  4:56 Reasons why most companies despise meetings 6:45 A well-structured meeting is valuable  8:03  The first thing to do to have an effective meeting 9:32 Three main principles in Eric’s meeting framework  10:27 Importance of having regular meetings  11:11 Different types of meetings 15:19 Conducting an effective problem-solving meeting 17:03 Involve people and tap into their genius 19:35 Helping people break down their ideas 22:24 Frequency of problem-solving meetings  23:11 How to apply outcomes in meetings   24:40 Identify your rally cry  25:43 Areas of fierce focus  26:32 Tie a critical number to each area of fierce focus  27:20 The kinds of meetings and who you want to meet with  33:58 Why an outside facilitator helps with meetings 34:50 The need for follow-up  36:32 Make meetings part of the culture

About the Guest: 

Eric Anderton has more than two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation, and one-on-one mentoring. 

He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor, and expert meeting facilitator for construction companies that range in revenue from $10 million - $1 billion.

Since 2004 he has helped his clients increase profitability by clarifying their business purpose, building strategic plans, developing their best people, systematically innovating through obstacles, and executing their most important priorities.

Resources:  Tradie Web Guys ‘automation’ - (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/automation/) Tradie Web Guys Elevation Program - (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/elevation/) Tradie Web Guys’ Apply (qualification) page (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply/) Al Levy episode 176: How to Hold World-Class Meetings (https://www.thesiteshed.com/meetings)  Follow Eric Anderton on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andertoneric/)  Visit Eric Anderton’s website (https://www.constructiongenius.com/)  Check out Eric Anderton’s podcast (https://www.constructiongenius.com/podcast)  Email Eric Anderton (eric@ericanderton.com)  Listen to related podcasts:

TSS 176: (https://www.thesiteshed.com/meetings)

Books mentioned in this episode:  5 Dysfunctions of a Team (https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756) Free ebook from Eric Anderton  (https://www.constructiongenius.com/kam)

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