Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work (Shortcast)

<p>In this <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/app/collections/this-is-beyond-the-to-do-list" target="_blank">Shortcast edition</a>, Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of <strong>Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings</strong>, explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarifying desired outcomes to optimizing who’s in the room, Mamie shares practical, people-focused strategies to make meetings more effective, purposeful, and energizing.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this Shortcast, we explore:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Start With the Outcome:</strong> Don’t ask, “What’s the purpose of the meeting?” Ask, “What do we want to achieve?” This mindset shift transforms how meetings are planned and executed.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Alternatives to Meeting:</strong> Mamie highlights when meetings aren’t needed—and how tools like email or asynchronous comments can often deliver the same outcome with less time.</p> </li> <li> <...