The Land of the Lost Pre-Read: J.D. Mullin on Why Meetings Fall Apart (and How to Fix Them)
TextExpander CEO J.D. Mullin explores meetings that crash before they start — no context, no clarity — and how great leaders break the cycle.
Welcome to Episode 10 of Worst Meeting Ever!
From writing code, to building product and engineering teams, and leading companies through hyper-growth, J.D. Mullin, CEO of TextExpander, is a relentless champion for better meetings. During his career, he’s seen every kind of meeting — from productive power sessions that spark alignment to the ones that crash before they even start.
And the worst of them? They share some common themes: no context, no clarity, no chance.
In this episode, J.D. explores The Land of the Lost Pre-Read — where meetings start without context, half the time is spent catching up decision-makers, and important discussions get rushed, postponed, or endlessly repeated.
He shares hard-earned advice on breaking the rinse-and-repeat meeting cycle, and how great leaders and teams flip that script: preparing deeply, setting context early, and using meeting time for what really matters — thoughtful discussion and clear decisions.
🎧 Tune in for sharp insights, relatable stories, and practical advice from a leader who’s spent years turning broken meetings into brilliant ones.