Why Are You Even in This Meeting?

Don’t hide—I see you.

📱 Scrolling your phone.

💻 Half-listening while typing emails.

😴 Nodding along but not really present.

We all do it sometimes. And yet... if you’re not engaged, why are you there?

Let’s be honest:

❌ Too many meetings lack clear purpose.

❌ Attendees don’t know their role.

❌ Multitasking makes everything less effective.

Here’s my rule:

Be either FULL ON or FULL OFF.

✔ If you’re IN, be present. Engage, contribute.

✔ If you’re OUT, step away. Don’t just sit there passively.

The problem isn’t just you. It’s bad meeting culture.

🔹 If you’re running a meeting—define the goal, clarify who needs to be there.

🔹 If you’re invited—ask why you’re needed and what’s expected of you.

🔹 If a meeting feels pointless—speak up, suggest async alternatives.

Next time you open your laptop in a meeting to “work on something else,” ask yourself: Why am I even here?

What’s the worst meeting habit you’ve seen? Let’s fix this together. 👇

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