Meetings have become a pain point for millions. Many see them as useless ­sessions that take time away from meaningful tasks. In his new book, Meetings Matter, Paul Axtell affirms the importance of meetings, and he redesigns them using the vital foundation of ­conversation. With real-life examples and actionable advice, he shows you how to design meetings for results, lead them to achieve agendas that move projects forward, and even allow time for building the relationships that make working together in a remarkable way possible. This book will revolutionize the meeting--moving it from that dreaded obligation to a powerful way to get things done in business and in life. ¿Working with Paul has greatly improved the performance of my entire organization.... In today¿s matrix environments, the ability to have productive and efficient meetings is critical to the success of the business.¿ --Aaron L. Wetzel, Vice President Global Crop Care Platform, Deere & Company