Most companies (teams really) have meetings to get on the same page. 

Philosophical Engineering

 

Most people find that meetings are boring and it's really a test of how well you can be on your phone and still look like your paying attention. 

However, a meeting is just like a basketball team calling a timeout or discussing the next set of plays during halftime. View your meetings like this, and more of the employees will start getting into the game. 

Tired of the same old song and dance of get a degree, get a job, get married, and retire in 40 years? Design your own song and dance in life instead, and incorporate what's of value and important to you!