Asks Quote by Michael Eisner
“I find that no matter how long a meeting goes on, the best ideas always come during the final five minutes, when people drop their guard and I ask them what they really think.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2009
Ideas often surface late in meetings when participants relax and speak honestly.
In simple terms: Best ideas appear at meeting end.
Encourage open dialogue in final minutes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team retrospectives
- brainstorming sessions
- feedback loops
- final wrap‑ups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster openness early?
- What techniques keep guard down?
Some may hold back earlier due to hierarchy.