Meetings are a part of work, but it’s easy to let them take over your schedule in a way that drains productivity, physical energy, and mental well-being.I appreciate the approach Zapier takes to meetings and the guidance we’re provided to get the most out of them. ⚡ “Meetings are for well-thought-out issues that need collaborative back-and-forth input from others. It shouldn't be a meeting if it's mostly a one-sided update." Meetings tend to serve the purpose of planning, reflecting, decision-making, and brainstorming.This is where Loom comes in. If you’re not familiar with it, Loom is a work communication tool that helps folks get their message across through instantly shareable videos. I hadn’t used Loom (or tools like it) before joining Zapier, and honestly, I was a little nervous about recording a video of myself. It took some time to get used to, but it’s become part of my routine. I’ve recorded Loom videos providing insight into my team’s roadmaps, projects I’m working on, quick instructions on using a new tool, etc. I also find value in watching Loom videos others at Zapier share, some of which are provided prior to a meeting for context so that the meeting can be used for discussion.I eliminated 22 meetings in October as a result of creating three videos and watching 14. The platform lets me see who’s getting the most value out of my videos, and it provides a speech breakdown indicating the % of filler words used. 😎In addition to saving time, I’ve used Loom as a tool to improve my communication skills. I listen to each of my videos and make notes on ways I can streamline how I'm communicating.Have you used Loom (or a tool like it?) If so, what are your thoughts?