Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Hands-On ... - always yours

166 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
• Information that will be helpful for everyone to know (e.g.,
a customer is coming today; he or she will be at an all-day
meeting tomorrow).
• “Red flag issues” (e.g., someone needs everyone’s help to get
a rush product order out the door).
• What he or she is working on, or information or knowledge
that is new to others.
As a leader, you can use these meetings to:
• Clarify the vision or deliverables.
• Acknowledge others.
• Celebrate small wins.
18. THE MEETING CHECKLIST
Use this checklist on a regular basis to make sure each meeting
improves upon the last.
Team ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _
Meeting owner ___ ___ ___ ___ __
Date of meeting ___ ___ ___ ___ _
Rank each item from 1 to 10 points, with 10 being the best or
most productive meeting you have participated in.
1. Leadership of the meeting
The agenda was clear and explained up front.
The meeting owner stated the overall purpose.
Time frames were honored.
Overall
2. Accountability
Individual team members were prepared for the meeting.
Actions had a clear assignment, owner, and time deadline.
Resources for the assignment or task were clarified.