As you have experienced, unmanaged brains can cause a lot of trouble in meetings!
It is unlikely that any meeting will ever be perfect as there is always the possibility of unexpected events and reactions. But there is a lot we can do to re-inspire meetings, streamline them and make them more enjoyable and functional, so that people leave feeling that they are a part of something, they are motivated and clearer about their next steps.
In this chapter we focus on managing the brain during meetings using what we have learned about emotions, attention, and communication styles.
