Have you had a rambler wreck a meeting you were leading?If you have, you know exactly who I'm describing as a "rambler".They usually don't mean to destroy the meeting you planned so well. But they do.It's hard to know what to do to regain control.You have to protect your meeting from a rambler.In this episode, we'll cover a set of tips, techniques, and strategies that I've seen used successfully throughout my career.The best part is this.None of them require you to be rude.In fact, they all are built on a foundation of being an kind and confident leader.You'll Learn3 steps to managing a rambler with kindness and confidencePause and EmpathizeStop the RambleHelp Them Be Heard6 possible reasons your teammate might be ramblingInsecurityLonelinessTrustPassionCompensationInexperience4 strategies to help a rambler be heardInclude them in the meeting agendaHelp them prepare before the meetingAsk them to send you an emailOffer to meet with them personally after the meetingLinks and Resources from this EpisodeSupporting information in the post, How To Stop Someone From Rambling So They Can Be HeardMichael Bungay Stanier’s books, The Advice TrapSee the show notes at GregHarrod.com.

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