At the company I lead, anyone can opt out of any meeting, at any time, for any reason — even if it’s with me. Zero judgment. Zero repercussions.
The way I see it, meetings are more than just gatherings of people; they are structures to build healthy respect for people’s time and talents. I want those ideals to be core to my company.
Also, let’s face it: Most meetings suck.
Source: entrepreneur.com