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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. Thought leader Nilofer Merchant got a lot of buzz in 2013 for her TED Talk extolling the virtues of the walking meeting. Watch the clock. Turn a meeting into exercise.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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For instance, a 2013 study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that adults who engaged in expressive writing for three consecutive days before a biopsy healed more quickly in comparison to the group assigned to write about their daily activities. You can write whatever comes to mind without a theme or specific agenda.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

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We had a full day’s agenda ahead of us! We watched a video segment by Jasmine Freeman, discussing about how she manages it all: work, responsibilities, family, mothering, wellness, her financial goals and spiritual growth. Day 1 dawned with a blazing sun and bright early heat. What a way to GROW! It’s a fine balancing.

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Wouldn't it be nice to hear "Yes, you're approved to attend the conference!"

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WORKSHEET-for-assistant-to-present-to-manager-Sessions-and-Goals- 2013.docx. If you do print key information for your executive to review you may also be interested in the full conference brochure which highlights the event and lists our full agenda.

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