This results in billions of hours lost. Let me help you avoid this. Sharing meeting tips from top entrepreneurs: 1. Elon Musk: Be Super Prepared Ensure thorough preparation for meetings. Be ready to answer any follow-up questions. Maintain high standards and efficiency. 2. Steve Jobs: Keep Meetings Small Limit the number of attendees. Remove unnecessary participants. Enhance simplicity and productivity. 3. Larry Page: Immediate Decision-Making Make decisions without waiting for meetings. Designate a decision-maker for every meeting. Increase agility and reduce delays. 4. Satya Nadella: Long Leadership Meetings Hold extended weekly leadership meetings. Use performance dashboards to align efforts across units. Ensure alignment and coordination among senior leaders. 5. Ben Horowitz: One-to-One Meetings Hold structured one-on-one meetings. Employee sets the agenda; manager listens 90% of the time. Encourage upward communication and idea sharing. 6. Marissa Mayer: Aggressive Vetting Thoroughly vet ideas during meetings. Ask detailed questions about research and methodology. Ensure well-thought-out proposals. 7. Alfred Sloan: Follow-Up Memos Send follow-up memos post-meeting. Summarize discussions, set deadlines, and assign accountability. Ensure clarity and action post-meeting. 8. Sheryl Sandberg: Strict Agendas Use a strict agenda with action items. Cross off items one by one; end the meeting early if the agenda is completed. Keep meetings focused and concise. Remember this advice: Make sure your meetings are never wasted. P.S. What do your meetings look like?