Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni Summary
Overview of Death by Meeting
Transform meetings from dreaded time-wasters to strategic powerhouses with Lencioni's revolutionary framework. Endorsed by meeting expert Elise Keith for its "narrative arc" approach, this leadership fable has helped thousands of executives cure the disease of boring, ineffective meetings. What's your meeting diagnosis?
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Meetings: The Untapped Competitive Advantage
Imagine if surgeons complained about operating or conductors dreaded concerts. Yet executives everywhere bemoan what constitutes the essence of their role: meetings. Patrick Lencioni's "Death by Meeting" tackles this paradox through the story of Casey McDaniel, a video game company CEO whose job hangs in the balance. The book's counterintuitive premise has resonated with organizations from Apple to Microsoft: the problem isn't too many meetings-it's having the wrong kinds of meetings in the wrong ways. Casey's company, Yip Software, appears successful on the surface. They make popular sports video games in beautiful Monterey, California. But beneath this veneer lies mediocrity. The company operates at half its potential, with a workforce lacking passion despite making games in a stunning location. At the heart of this underperformance? The weekly executive staff meeting-lethargic, unfocused, and passionless. These gatherings had become a "necessary evil" rather than a competitive advantage, and the company's entire culture mirrored their lifelessness. What if meetings could be transformed from energy-draining obligations into the very engine of organizational success? What if they could become the thing that sets great companies apart from merely good ones?
The Film School Approach: Conflict Creates Engagement
The Four Meeting Framework: Different Purposes Require Different Formats
The High-Stakes Implementation
The Meeting Revolution: Principles for Transformation
The Human Impact: Beyond Efficiency
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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