Casey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In 10 minutes, the meeting was set to begin, and Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next 2 hours would determine his future career, his financial future, and the fate of his company. "How could my life have spiraled so completely out of control so quickly?" he wondered. In his bestseller, Patrick Lencioni offers a remedy for perhaps the most painful yet underestimated problem in today's business world: bad meetings. What he proposes is both simple and revolutionary. The thought of meetings causes stomachaches for most managers and employees. Yet, they are an essential part of work. Through a leadership fable, accompanying theory, and practical tips, Lencioni demonstrates how meetings can be improved.