Meetings are sometimes a necessary evil, but we’ve got 10 tips for making them more effective and valuable. Some of the responsibility for better meetings rests with its leaders, but participants also have a role to play in making meetings productive and advantageous for everyone. You can get more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode from our show notes. Visit www.staypaidpodcast.com.  Connect | Resources FREE e-book: How 5 Top Producers Generate Referrals - https://bit.ly/37SdR8r   0:00     Introduction 2:39     Ensure you have an agenda 4:04     Come to the meeting prepared 4:51     Ensure the meeting has a leader/facilitator 6:20     Participate with questions and comments 8:03     Ensure the right people are in the room 8:45     Assess whether you need to attend a meeting 10:36   Ensure the meetings take no more time than needed 11:29   Show up early 12:48   Ensure action items are assigned and understood 13:54   Commit to completing your action items 17:32   Action Item