CMD 030: How To Protect Your Meeting From A Rambler

In This Episode

Have you had a rambler wreck a meeting you were leading?

If you have, you know exactly who I’m describing as a “rambler”.

They usually don’t mean to destroy the meeting you planned so well.

But they do.

It’s hard to know what to do to regain control.

You have to protect your meeting from a rambler.

In this episode, we’ll cover a set of tips, techniques, and strategies that I’ve seen used successfully throughout my career.

The best part is this.

None of them requires you to be rude.

In fact, they all are built on a foundation of being a kind and confident leader.

You’ll Learn

3 steps to managing a rambler with kindness and confidence

6 possible reasons your teammate might be rambling

4 strategies to help a rambler be heard

Links and Resources from this Episode

Supporting information in the post, How To Stop Someone From Rambling So They Can Be Heard

Michael Bungay Stanier’s books, The Advice Trap

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