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The Brian Tracy Success Library
Meetings That Get Results
Meetings don’t have to be a waste of time. When managed right, they are a powerful tool for solving problems, making decisions, exchanging ideas—and getting results fast.
Based on years of experience consulting for companies around the world, Brian Tracy has learned firsthand what works in meetings—and what doesn’t. Now, in this pocket-sized guide, he reveals simple, proven ideas you can use to make meetings shorter, more effective, and more satisfying to everyone in attendance. Readers will find out how to:
• Structure different types of meetings: one-on-one or group, informational or problem-solving, internal or external
• Clearly define the purpose and the desired outcome
• Establish priorities
• Set an achievable agenda
• Prepare and participate
• Encourage open communication
• Keep discussions on track
• Avoid groupthink
• Press for closure
• Summarize discussion points and decisions
• Gain agreement on action steps, assign responsibility, and set deadlines
• Determine the ideal room layout
• Make effective presentations
• Maximize the return on time invested
• And more
Meetings are management in action—superiors and subordinates alike will assess your performance. Meetings That Get Results will help you shine.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published February 24, 2016
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About the author
Brian Tracy
1,401 books5,182 followersBrian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
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June 29, 2023
Meetings are the life and blood of the business entities to share the employee's expected performance and clarify the business goals. These are management tools.
The author, Brian Tracy, explained all the concepts of the meetings well, including the types of meetings. He shared all the tips on holding meetings, etiquette, etc.
Listening to this audiobook gives a well understanding of business meetings.
The author, Brian Tracy, explained all the concepts of the meetings well, including the types of meetings. He shared all the tips on holding meetings, etiquette, etc.
Listening to this audiobook gives a well understanding of business meetings.
October 25, 2022
Meetings were the bane of my office life.
This book is a good, solid, common sense ways to get more from the meeting.
+Some things I would add:
- a meeting clock is amazing (add avg hourly wage and how many people in the meeting, if 10x people at $40 per hour =$800 for 2 hour meeting. Is it worth that?)
- never have or accept a meeting without an agenda
- they also said not to multi task, and to be fully present.
This is opposite to Google meetings, where they can bail if not relevant, and can also dial in, or keep working on laptop in the meeting. Many meetings at least in tech, may need someone for expertise, or authorisation, but they are not needed for 95%. I think it's great to be present but not an active member.
The meeting scribe can summarise the key points, decisions and deadlines and the whole team can focus for that part.
Love Brian Tracy. Read him heaps back from when I was 17 years old and starting in sales and management.
Listened at 2x via Blinkist.
This book is a good, solid, common sense ways to get more from the meeting.
+Some things I would add:
- a meeting clock is amazing (add avg hourly wage and how many people in the meeting, if 10x people at $40 per hour =$800 for 2 hour meeting. Is it worth that?)
- never have or accept a meeting without an agenda
- they also said not to multi task, and to be fully present.
This is opposite to Google meetings, where they can bail if not relevant, and can also dial in, or keep working on laptop in the meeting. Many meetings at least in tech, may need someone for expertise, or authorisation, but they are not needed for 95%. I think it's great to be present but not an active member.
The meeting scribe can summarise the key points, decisions and deadlines and the whole team can focus for that part.
Love Brian Tracy. Read him heaps back from when I was 17 years old and starting in sales and management.
Listened at 2x via Blinkist.
October 24, 2022
I’m a building facilitator for courageous conversations at my place of employment. Creative approaches solve problems faster. I read this for tools and techniques!
I’m satisfied with what I learned. I also feel validated in my approach.
I’m not here to teach my colleagues.
I’m here to facilitate effective communication.
Today’s organizations aren’t top-down hierarchies like the companies of old – they’re collaborative and team-driven. That means leaders have to take on a new role: they have to facilitate the work of other experts. How? Well, it’s all a question of getting team members on the same page during meetings. That starts with setting ground rules to establish basic behavioral norms, and agreeing on the purpose of the team’s work. Throw in creative approaches to problem-solving and your meetings will be more productive than ever!
I’m satisfied with what I learned. I also feel validated in my approach.
I’m not here to teach my colleagues.
I’m here to facilitate effective communication.
Today’s organizations aren’t top-down hierarchies like the companies of old – they’re collaborative and team-driven. That means leaders have to take on a new role: they have to facilitate the work of other experts. How? Well, it’s all a question of getting team members on the same page during meetings. That starts with setting ground rules to establish basic behavioral norms, and agreeing on the purpose of the team’s work. Throw in creative approaches to problem-solving and your meetings will be more productive than ever!
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October 25, 2022Today’s organizations aren’t top-down hierarchies like the companies of old – they’re collaborative and team-driven. That means leaders have to take on a new role: they have to facilitate the work of other experts. How? Well, it’s all a question of getting team members on the same page during meetings. That starts with setting ground rules to establish basic behavioral norms, and agreeing on the purpose of the team’s work. Throw in creative approaches to problem-solving and your meetings will be more productive than ever!
December 5, 2017
Surely we can use the ideas propose in this book. Written in summary, it give you the overall understanding on how to lead or involve in a meeting.
The point that really makes me wonder and think in this book is, "Your willingness and ability to prepare thoroughly for each of these meeting can have a major impact on you future."
The point that really makes me wonder and think in this book is, "Your willingness and ability to prepare thoroughly for each of these meeting can have a major impact on you future."
January 18, 2020
How to make meetings more effective?
Brian Tracy does not write long books but the main point is that he provides excellent summary for the topic. You can find this book very useful if you don’t know how to improve efficiency of meetings. Most of the time meetings are waisting time and money. Let’s be careful about both.
Brian Tracy does not write long books but the main point is that he provides excellent summary for the topic. You can find this book very useful if you don’t know how to improve efficiency of meetings. Most of the time meetings are waisting time and money. Let’s be careful about both.
September 19, 2019
Importance of planning a meeting.
This subject is very often neglected. This books makes one realize the importance of arranging and conducting the meetings that leads to fruitful results.
This subject is very often neglected. This books makes one realize the importance of arranging and conducting the meetings that leads to fruitful results.
January 27, 2020
Finally a great book with No nonsense write-up on Meetings. Kudos to Brian Tracey.
April 14, 2020
Very helpful pocketbook. I use it to remind me of important points whenever I get distracted. It works like a song!
June 18, 2021
Nice summary of essential topics for an effective meeting
July 5, 2021
Some good insights and quotes.
November 23, 2021
Decent starting point to learn about meeting management. Try Craig Wortmann's approach to high-impact meetings if you want to dive deeper (https://youtu.be/73XaXg8itT8)
June 19, 2024
His Excellence, he was succinct, yet effective, I am glad to have read this book as a management professional.
October 15, 2024
Very practical
January 18, 2020
It's a straightforward book and that alone would make you enjoy it. But He kept repeating some of his points and without that, it would have been a smaller book and a 5 star read
January 17, 2022
I found it really worth especially in Covid era when we are spending most of the time in virtual meetings.
Most of the tips and tricks are actually useful and can make you get meetings with results!
Most of the tips and tricks are actually useful and can make you get meetings with results!
May 23, 2016
I have been a big Tracy reader for about 15 years and had high expectations for this book. It was a quick and easy read. I felt that we would get into a topic area, and then the chapter would end; I thought there would be a lot more that could have been covered. This is definitely something that would be useful for newer meeting facilitators.
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