# I Hate Meetings. This Expert Showed Me Why I'm Part of the Problem

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Podcast: [Problem Solvers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/problem-solvers-1046679)
Published: 2026-02-09T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/EML2960072388.mp3?updated=1770532488
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## Resource

Nobody likes meetings. But there’s a good reason for that. Organizational behavior expert Dr. Rebecca Hinds, author of the new book Your Best Meeting Ever, explains why most meetings are a massive waste of time and what to do about it. She shares a simple test to determine if a meeting actually deserves to be on your calendar. Plus, Jason also discovers something uncomfortable about his own approach to meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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