EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 2 MIN
42 The Meeting Before the Meeting
from The Box of Keys: bite-sized leadership lessons, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD · host Dr Gary Crotaz PhD
The most important work in any organisation rarely happens on a stage or at the head of a boardroom table; it happens in the informal moments where trust is actually built. In this episode of The Box of Keys, I dive into the art of "upstream influence" and how to tend the soil before you plant a seed. You’ll hear why the invisible meeting is the real engine of momentum and how to ensure your ideas have a runway before they try to take off. A short reflection on why preparation is the highest form of stewardship … and why influence is won before the meeting even begins. The Box of Keys is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. From the creator of The Unlock Moment and Unlock Your Leadership, this show brings you bite-sized leadership lessons to maximise your leadership potential. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.
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The most important work in any organisation rarely happens on a stage or at the head of a boardroom table; it happens in the informal moments where trust is actually built. In this episode of The Box of Keys, I dive into the art of "upstream influence" and how to tend the soil before you plant a seed. You’ll hear why the invisible meeting is the real engine of momentum and how to ensure your ideas have a runway before they try to take off. A short reflection on why preparation is the highest form of stewardship … and why influence is won before the meeting even begins.
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