Is It Ever Okay to be Late to Meetings?

“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies

May 13, 2025•17 min

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Episode description

Kelli and Nolan explore the art of professional boundary-setting and etiquette. After Nolan shared a LinkedIn post about declining a meeting with a founder who didn't show up on time to their scheduled call, the hosts examine the delicate balance between protecting one's time and extending grace to others. Their conversation delves into how personal boundaries, stress levels, and professional status influence our responses to professional missteps

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KEEP UP WITH NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDIN

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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LINK TO NOLAN’S POST:

Community Regulation When People Break Social Etiquette

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:16) When LinkedIn Goes Nuclear: The Time Management Debate

(02:05) How Your Day Affects Your Tolerance

(04:14) Different Cultures, Different Rules: Looker vs Google Time Ethics