Have you ever been in a meeting when the leader of the meeting just wouldn’t stop talking? Whether it was reading the power point presentation to you – to ongoing assumptions of what they thought you wanted to hear. You may of sat in the meeting and thought…”I’m tired of being talked at”.

You aren’t alone – the question raised is what does the presentor really learn about their groups needs when they talk all of the time? Not much, and the actual retention of the participants goes down drastically.
So the next time you’re leading a meeting try the following:
1. Ask what would be a home run to the group.
2. Engage and ask their opinion – your goal is to keep them engaged and immersed in the information.
3. Really listen to what they are sharing – or at times not saying.
4. Don’t be afraid to clarify what you heard, how it fits and if its non-verbal – ask the individual what they think or feel.
5. Recognize being the leader of the meeting doesn’t equate to talking 90% of the time -your role of leader is to inspire others – whether its taking action, taking accountability, finding solutions, or putting clarity around issues.
6. Be clear on the end result you’re striving for – know what your home run is – and is it aligned with your participants?
7. Leadership isn’t perfect – it is an art form and the best learn to adapt and adjust.
So at your next meeting – view your role of presentor in a different manner – engage, listen, and inspire. You may be surprised by a change of the energy level of the group.
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