Ask another team member, including other managers and regular staff, to lead a future company meeting instead of you doing it all the time. Ask them several weeks in advance and then work with them on planning the topics and flow for the meeting. I can assure you that you will be amazed by the interesting results that arise from this simple change in the “predictability” of your meetings. In my view, predictability sucks and leads to a comfort zone that limits staff sharpness and creativity.
Not only that, but it is a good way to identify future leaders within the organization. How about you never lead ANY meeting and rotate through your strong leaders? Seems like a win-win-win in that you don't have to do the work, you give them an opportunity to grow, and a venue for evaluation.
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