Most of the meetings I attend conclude with everyone shoving themselves away from the table (or phone) in relief. During that meeting at least one person offered an idea they could have kept to themselves.
Acknowledge them and they’ll show up fully again at the next meeting. And it will encourage you to show up with your ideas as well!
Whether you’re the leader of the meeting or one of the attendees, ask yourself:
“What idea or insight was shared in this meeting that
had me see the situation in a new way?”
Before you push away from that table, or hang up the phone, tell the person who made the observation how valuable it was for you.