How can executives become executives without understanding the purpose and function of meetings. I feel like I had this sorted out in ‘95, and assumed everyone

How can executives become executives without understanding the purpose and function of meetings. I feel like I had this sorted out in ‘95, and assumed everyone got it straight at about the same age (~30). MEETINGS ARE NOT CODE. They are not necessarily part of any logical machinery of business. They do not necessarily perform a pivotal function in the moment. They are, however, part of a vital social process of building and managing business relationships regarding shared responsibility. This is why people keep calling them. Not always or necessarily because of decisions to be made. If a meeting doesn’t need me or care about me I won’t go. Or I’ll leave. This is a rare occurrence on projects.