003: Why I Never Cancel Meetings (And You Shouldn’t Either)

This one’s short but mighty… kind of like a toddler with a plan.

Let me say this loud and clear: I don’t cancel meetings.

Not because I’m a robot. Not because I love meetings.

But because it means something when I don’t.

Here’s what I’ve learned (usually the hard way):

1. The leader sets the pace.

When we cancel a meeting, even a small one, we’re telling everyone else, “This wasn’t THAT important.”

And if the leader cancels, everyone else starts doing it too. It’s not about being rigid. It’s about building trust.

Do what you said you were going to do, when you said you were going to do it.

Simple. Not always easy.

If the meeting really isn’t important? Then let’s stop having it altogether.

But don’t cancel it on the fly and pretend it doesn’t matter.

2. Time is sacred.

People block time for us. They arrange their work, their flow, sometimes even their childcare.

When we cancel, we send the message: “My schedule matters more than yours.”

And that erodes trust. Sometimes creating animosity. 😬

Want your team to believe you? Follow you?

Earn that with the little things.

Like showing up, especially when it’s easy not to.

3. Don’t cancel — reschedule.

If it was important enough to schedule, it’s important enough to move -- not delete.

Every box I see in my calendar represents impact. A promise I made to myself, to someone else, or to the business.

Dragging it to another day is fine. Life happens. But letting it disappear? That’s different.

That’s saying, “This doesn’t matter anymore.”

And I don’t let myself down like that. I don’t let my people down like that either. Bottom line… 

Be the person who shows up.

It’s not just about meetings. It’s about integrity.

And that always trickles down. Casey Wright Founder, Wright’s Gymnastics & NinjaZone

🎯Real talk - Canceling meetings is the adult version of ghosting.

It’s not a flex… it’s a flop. Don’t bail. Show up.