Great meetings aren’t about filling time. They’re about making every minute count.
In this solo episode, Jay tackles one of the most common workplace frustrations: unproductive meetings. Drawing from his leadership experience at Tesla and his work coaching leaders, he shares a practical seven-step framework for running meetings that respect people’s time, create clarity, and drive meaningful results.
From questioning whether a meeting is necessary and defining clear outcomes to setting agendas, managing distractions, and establishing accountability, Jay walks through how to make every meeting more effective. If you want to eliminate wasted time, improve team engagement, and turn conversations into action, this episode offers a clear path forward.
Notable Quotes
“Great work is happening between the meetings.” — Jay Abbasi
“We want to be really considerate about how we’re spending our time, very intentional about the time we’re putting on other people’s calendars.” — Jay Abbasi
“Knowing what the end goal is of the meeting is crucial for you to be able to communicate well with your people at the start of the meeting and throughout.” — Jay Abbasi
“You don’t just ignore them, nor do you feed them.” — Jay Abbasi
Resources and Links
Jay Abbasi
Website: https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
Join Us Next Time
On Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Kyle, the CEO of a fast-growing renewable energy company whose overthinking, packed calendar, and relentless drive are beginning to affect his marriage and personal life. Jay is joined by Christina Lecuyer, former professional athlete and executive consultant, to explore how leaders can quiet the mental noise, trust their decisions and teams, and build success without carrying the weight of everything themselves.
