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In response to the issue of meeting overload, references were made to innovative strategies like zero-based budgeting for meetings, as implemented by Shopify’s CEO, Toby. The philosophy involves starting the year with a clean slate for meeting schedules to eliminate unnecessary gatherings and promote productivity. While some leaders see merit in this approach, others caution against the pitfalls of losing valuable interactions and spontaneous brainstorming sessions that occur in an office setting.