[brazzledazzle]

I used to think I hated all meetings but what I actually hated was pointless meetings, especially ones that could be hammered out in less time asynchronously via email or chat. I learned about the distinction when I dealt with a manager with some unaddressed control issues. Of course that was just the tip of the iceberg but it was a standout symptom of a bigger issue.

It’s ok to try to unload bullshit but it’s also important to make your employees feel like you trust them. If you shield them too much and firewall everything they can end up feeling like they’re just workhorses that can be swapped out.