Cooksey shares what happened when he drove 40 miles to a lunch meeting, only to find out the scheduled speaker ...well, you'd better just listen to what happened so it won't happen to you.

This episode shares 5 filters you should apply before attending your next meeting:

1. Is it a required meeting? Depending on the context, why it might be fruitful to simply skip it.
2. Did you call the meeting? Find the balance between "advance notice" and "last minute cancellation" and when either might be more appropriate.
3. Is the topic relevant to you? How to avoid being in attendance for a meeting that really does not demand your participation or have any relevance for you.
4. Who else to expect to attend the meeting? Sometimes it is less about the meeting and more about your fellow attendees.
5. Geography - My "two meetings or I'll pass" rule and when you should use it.

Based on a article previously published by Scott Cooksey now available in it's entirety at www.IdeaCharger.com/episode18

Like these rules? Hate them? Want to add to the list? Email Scott at [email protected] and we'll get your comments mentioned!

Know somebody who has horrible meeting manners? Forward them this episode!