In this episode of Leadership Currency, we focus on the currency of meetings, specifically why meeting experts consistently advocate for having clear, intentional meeting agendas as a cornerstone of effective leadership and team productivity. Far from being just calendar fillers, meetings—when done well—can align teams, accelerate decision-making, and drive culture. Dr. McKinley explores why effective meetings matter more than ever in today’s fast-paced work environment.

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Dr. McKinley invites podcast designer, Marie Geneviève Pawlak, Founder and CEO of Prime Alchemy, to the podcast today. She recently created an episodic radio podcast that offers a tongue-in-cheek exploration of bad meetings, shady leaders, and suspicious meeting techniques. She shares her meeting insights and suggestions which helps set up the vision for Leadership Currency’s summer series: Meetings Matter.

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On the podcast today, Dr. McKinley invites Dr. Naftali Kaminski, a physician scientist who explains the cultural differences in leadership. Most know that culture is a real tricky subject to study, learn, and shift. They discuss workplace culture but also expand into what it is like to train in one country, move to another and then lead within that new culture. Dr. Kaminski has several leadership gems to offer the listening audience, a notable one being the question, “Are you recruitable”? Tune in to learn more about his story.

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