Why You Should Rethink That Morning Meeting

When's the best time to schedule a meeting? For many managers, the answer is clear: first thing in the morning. Your team is fresh, you make sure you're all on the same page, and you set yourself up for a productive day.

But there are plenty of arguments against the morning meeting. Before you make it your default option, consider these factors:

1. Mornings Are Best Suited to Specific Sorts of Work

Florida State University psychology professor Roy Baumeister and New York Times science journalist John Tierney write that willpower is like a muscle, in that it gets fatigued from overuse.