Evan Unger on Transforming Meeting Culture
Podcast: KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement PodcastPublished On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: How do bad meetings quietly destroy culture, morale, and execution? In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Evan Unger, a leadership and culture expert with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations improve how decisions actually get made.🔻 Why meetings are where leadership actually shows up—and why people judge leaders based on how meetings feel🔻 The real cost of 50% effective meetings on culture, morale, and execution🔻 Evan’s POPRA model for effective meetings: Purpose, Objectives, Process, Roles, and Agreements🔻 The difference between informational meetings, status updates, and true collaborative decision-making sessions🔻 Why the “highest paid person’s opinion” (HPPO) often derails better decisions🔻 How collaborative facilitation leads to stronger buy-in and faster execution🔻 Practical techniques for running better virtual meetings, including timeboxing and simultaneous chat🔻 Why leaders must “go slow to go fast” when designing meetings that actually stick🔻 How improving meetings becomes one of the fastest ways to change organizational culture🔗 Connect with Evan Unger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-unger-6553597/🔗 Learn more about the Collaborative Leadership Virtual Facilitation Skills Program:: https://www.terischwartzassociates.com/virtual/🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/
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