Armando Bartolome Boardroom meetings may sometimes feel constraining. Some may be unable to fully express their thoughts during such meetings, especially when they have to deal with others with intimidating personalities. While this traditional way of exchanging thoughts and ideas still has value, executives today have found a more effective way to hold meetings. As a bonus, this new method also makes you healthier. “Walk the talk” is taking the meeting outside for a walk. Experts say this is a powerful way of making employees more creative, more inspired, more energized and alert. It helps people think more clearly and come up with better solutions. THE REWARDS OF "WALK THE TALK" MEETINGS Obviously, “walk the talk” meetings would not be effective if you need to talk to different department heads or if you have a video presentation. However, if you’re brainstorming with one or two people, you may want to conduct this while you walk around the nearby park or round the office building. Some of these benefits are: Employees can share their ideas more openly without the constraints of the four corners of the conference room. Being outside the office allows an individual to be more creative. A breath of fresh air enables individuals to come up with unique ideas. It helps keep employees healthier and happier. This creates a positive environment that reflects on the company. And it is also better than sitting for several hours in the office. SITTING IS KILLING YOU Researchers have found that sitting Read More …