In this episode, we tackle the hidden productivity killer that’s lurking in your calendar: meetings. While essential for collaboration and alignment, too many unproductive meetings can drain your time and energy faster than you can say "Zoom fatigue."

Research shows the average worker loses nearly a full workweek each month to ineffective meetings, and that constant video calls can lead to burnout. But fear not—it's not all doom and gloom. Tune in to discover how you can turn your meetings from time sinks into productivity powerhouses with a few simple strategies.

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