Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

How to Run a Family Meeting in Just 30 Minutes

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Aug 27, 2025
Ryan Levesque, a 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO and 2-time #1 bestselling author, shares his expertise on running efficient family meetings. He reveals his 7-step agenda designed to foster connection and engagement among family members. Listeners will learn how to anchor discussions around wins, gratitude, and goals, making meetings something kids look forward to. Levesque also discusses transforming chaos into collaboration, showcasing the power of structured conversations to strengthen family values and wellness.
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ANECDOTE

Easing Into Weekly Family Meetings

  • Ryan recounts learning about family meetings at a dad's retreat and easing the idea into his home slowly using micro commitments.
  • He emphasizes starting small to avoid family resistance and layering elements over weeks.
ADVICE

Use Micro-Commitments To Start

  • Start family meetings slowly using micro-commitments by adding one element each week until the full routine is established.
  • This minimizes resistance and lets the family adapt before layering more practices.
ADVICE

Keep Meetings Visual And Predictable

  • Hold a regular weekly family meeting after breakfast with a visible agenda on a flip chart and consistent structure.
  • Keeping the meeting predictable and visual helps kids participate and makes the rhythm stick.
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