Conduct meetings like Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon

"67% of meetings are considered unproductive.

Study the most successful CEO and transform your meetings today:

Jeff Bezos is one of the most successful leaders of our time. Overseeing more than 1.5 million employees as of 2024.

This begs the question. How does the busiest CEO manage his time?

Luckily for us, Jeff has shared his secrets. Steal Bezos's rules for productive meetings today.

Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:

3 rules for highly productive meetings.

1. The two-pizza rule ↳ Limit the number of people to that of which two pizzas can be enough to feed them.

2. The empty chair rule ↳ Leave one chair empty to represent your target customer.

3. Avoid Powerpoints ↳ Ditch slide shows. Bezos requires a 2-6 page written narrative instead.

Now you know the rules here's how to use them. Implement them through these actionable tips:

1. Keep it small

↳ Only invite those who must attend. ↳ Leave out any spectators or unnecessary tag-along.

2. Write a detailed memo

↳ Craft a structured, 6-page memo that argues your position. ↳ Don't be lazy and go into detail. (Bullet points are banned !)

3. Begin with ""study hall""

↳ Your goal is to make sure everyone is on the same page. ↳ Spend the first section of the meeting reading the memo in silence.

4. Dive into a messy discussion

↳ Don't hold back on debate and tough questions. ↳ Ask questions to help you understand and gain clarity.

5. Finish with action items

↳ End every meeting by giving clear next steps to your team. ↳ Ensure tasks are assigned to individuals and have deadlines."

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