I avoid unscheduled meetings at the office. If someone wants to meet to exchange information, collaborate or whatever the occasion, I usually ask that they add the item to the agenda for the weekly meeting I have scheduled with most of my team.
What I do make time for are unscheduled conversations. For me, this is one of the chief gains of being focused on efficiency and productivity. I create room for conversations about life, relationships and matters of consequence without fretting about what I’m neglecting. Unscheduled meetings are a distraction and are usually the result of poor prioritization or time sensitivity on the part of the requestor. Impromptu conversations are part of the healthy cadence of life and present wonderful opportunities to invest in relationships.
Say no to the meetings and say yes to the people.
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