Every meeting comes with its own official plot. A spreadsheet to review. A strategy to sharpen. A problem to solve. The agenda lies there like a neatly ironed shirt, waiting to be worn by a roomful of people pretending not to sweat.
But under the starched fabric, there’s always another story.
The unspoken one you bring.
Before your next meeting, consider what advantage you can offer that no one’s written into the notes. Maybe it’s an idea that crackles like static in a dry room. Maybe it’s a well-timed laugh that lets the air move again. Or maybe it’s a quiet truth that makes someone feel safe enough to admit they don’t have the answer.
You could be the spark, the release, or the permission slip.
Stay Positive & What’s Your Agenda?
Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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