If we discuss any work in this meeting, we are not discussing individual work, we can, but the idea is to think like investor, focus on what we as a company are trying to accomplish, and more importantly, why, how will that help us make money, become better business, long running, sustainable, ethical, business that we can associate our name with proudly etc.

THis is is because as CEO one is always thinking the long stuff. If individual is thinking something else, and the vision of CEO, the priority of the company etc do not align with individual, we have friction. Eventually CEO might start using authority. This is the worst case outcome. If you understand why CEO is thinking we must do something, and you know the reasoning, you have discussed all the pros and cons etc, the chances of you on your own doing that thing, and making it success if you are not yourself working on it, is higher.

There could be activities that company has to do, where one can not directly contribute much, maybe some high level ideas, maybe just providing motivation. Or just asking intelligent questions, following up so people who are working feel appreciated etc.