The Psychology of Meetings: Saving Your Brain from Meeting OverloadIn this episode, host Leslie Poston explores the draining effects of poorly structured meetings and offers psychological insights to transform meeting culture. Topics include why back-to-back meetings feel exhausting, inclusive practices for neurodiverse colleagues, strategies for global teams, and actionable hacks for making meetings productive. With examples of companies adopting no-meeting practices, the episode emphasizes preserving mental health and job satisfaction by shaking up traditional meeting norms.Vote for us for Best Psychology Podcast! Voting Open until October 1st, 2024.00:00 Introduction: The Meeting Dilemma01:38 The Psychology of Draining Meetings04:34 Back-to-Back Meeting Marathons07:54 Inclusive Meeting Practices10:50 Global Team Meeting Strategies13:48 Transforming Meetings into Productive Sessions16:00 Imagining a Low-Meeting Workplace18:59 Conclusion: Rethinking Meeting Culture ★ Support this podcast ★