They take up most of the day. You wonder if they're meaningful, helpful, or worth the time. As a busy leader, time holds great value. Here are 3 ideas to get more out of your meetings. And the most fun takeaway: Be willing to experiment!

This series is to highlight the 4 core areas to Lead Wholeheartedly and Live Intentionally. These core areas are the foundation for all the coaching and consulting work I support, for individuals, teams, and organizations.

As a caring leader, you want more for them. Be willing to invest in these 3 things to help your team thrive more consistently. And as importantly, invest in these things for you. They will thank you for it.

I close my eyes and take a step back in time. It’s a warm, sunny afternoon, and I’m standing in the corner of the library. I can see the sage, ochre, and amethyst-colored hills outside the tall windows. I hear pages flipping, and the gentle gliding sound of the card catalog drawers. I can smell the papers, the leathers, the inks. The sun streams through the windows and floods the carpet with light. I walk slowly among the shadows and beams as I browse for my latest favorite mystery novel.