At the end of 2023 and 2024, I looked back at my calendar and measured the years by the people I met. Today I share the results of 2025 in meetings…
This year was about quality over quantity, as I worked on being a much better meeting partner with the people who grabbed time on my calendar.
If you’re shopping for a meaningful New Year’s Resolution, I’ve got a few tips that might make it an excellent year for you and the people you spend time with.
Warning: This is not the kind of stuff you’ll see in MBA courses or corporate training classes. And you might see new things in yourself as you become more present for others.
Relevant links:
On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AD9YL6C
Podcast discussion with Meredith Meyer: https://theworkaround.substack.com/p/lessons-on-coaching-people
Podcast discussion with Alice Turner: https://theworkaround.substack.com/p/building-a-business-on-youtube-with
Uncool by Cameron Crowe: https://a.co/d/bqat6yO
Bowie & Crowe interview from Feb 1976: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/david-bowie-ground-control-to-davy-jones-77059/
Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours
Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/