How to Never Again Hear, “Why Do I Have to Be Here?”

“Why do I have to be here?” 
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A leader is responsible for ensuring that team members are so clear about the reason for a meeting and why the team exists that this question never crosses their minds. 
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Teams exist to uphold an organization’s mission, fulfill its vision, and meet its goals. To do this, a team needs a clear and articulated reason for existing—an explicit articulation of the connection between the team’s work and the organization’s big-picture goals. 
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Do you know why your team(s) exist? Can you link every meeting on your calendar back to a clear and compelling purpose? 
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If not, take this as a sign to seize the new year's “fresh start” effect and tighten up expectations and how your precious time is spent.  

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