Many professionals step into leadership roles without ever being taught how to lead a team.
Doctors, nurses, lawyers, accountants, people who spent years mastering their craft, are suddenly expected to run meetings, present to executives, and guide teams effectively. But those skills aren’t always part of professional school.
One place this gap shows up quickly is in meetings. Leaders often think the agenda is the most important part of a meeting. Participants often feel the check-in is the most important part.
In this short video, I share a simple idea: bring back something we all learned in nursery school: circle time. Taking a few minutes for check-ins can calm the chaos, help people feel seen, and set the tone for a more productive meeting.
Watch the clip to see how you can incorporate check-ins into your own meetings.
How do you currently open your meetings to get your team focused and engaged?