Chapter 20. It’s Not Rude to Intrude

Think back on the days when you were employed. You had meetings all the time. They were an essential part of getting the job done. Granted, some of them were time-wasting hassles. But that was the fault of the people who ran the meetings, not the meetings themselves. Meetings are the modern market square where important business is conducted.

Whether you’re between jobs or are busy with full-time work, meetings are equally essential for success. For managers, the only thing that will make them truly successful is their ability to meet and hire really great people. The smart ones know the value of meetings, even meetings when they don’t have a specific need today. So, you’re saving them a lot of time and trouble ...

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