Mindful Meetings

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ISBN: 9781990415555

Transforming Chaotic Conversations into Decisive Discussions

David C Rumsey

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Ensilwood Publishing
18 April 2026

Management & management techniques; Organisational theory & behaviour; Non-profitmaking organisations

Tired of meetings that go nowhere?

You're not alone. Meetings often spiral into confusion, conflict, and wasted time-dominated by loud voices, derailed by hidden agendas, or bogged down in endless discussion.

Mindful Meetings offers a way out.

Inspired by the Buddhist Eightfold Path, David C. Rumsey introduces a practical framework for transforming meetings into spaces of clarity, fairness, and meaningful decision-making. Instead of choosing between rigid rules or free-form chaos, this book shows you how to strike the right balance-a ""Middle Way"" that adapts to the needs of your group.

You'll learn how to:

Define whether a meeting is for decision (efficiency) or discussion (expression) Structure agendas that keep conversations focused and productive Use rules as tools-not obstacles-to guide discussion Encourage participation without letting meetings run off track Reduce ego, conflict, and emotional friction

Whether you're leading a corporate board, a nonprofit committee, or a small community group, Mindful Meetings provides clear principles and actionable techniques to make meetings shorter, sharper, and far more effective.

Stop dreading meetings. Start making them matter.

By: David C Rumsey
Imprint: Ensilwood Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781990415555
ISBN 10: 1990415555
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 18 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David C. Rumsey is a meeting coach, translator and Buddhist teacher. Over more than 20 years, he has spent thousands of hours leading and attending meetings for a wide variety of organizations, from Oracle to the American Translators Association to the Saltspring Insight Meditation Society. David is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians, the International Association of Facilitators, and the American Society of Association Executives. He has appeared on CNBC and NPR. He is currently working on another book The Accidental Leader: A survival guide for those at the top.