The same thing happens in email chains as well. A good meeting lead can make sure they get everyone's input in a face to face without necessarily putting them

The same thing happens in email chains as well. A good meeting lead can make sure they get everyone's input in a face to face without necessarily putting them on the spot. Sadly those are few and far in between. I worked with one and they were excellent meetings. They got ideas out, and predicted possible issues better than any other meetings I've been part of.