The Psychology of Meetings

I go to countless meetings. Some are small 3-4 person informal group meetings and others are formal 20 member board meetings. Despite the differences between the meetings you will always find the same types of people at them. I have put them in these categories:

1. The Tyrant: This person dominates the meeting. In every single topic they have to have their say no matter how irrelevent it is. Sometimes these people are "overtalkers" and will speak while other people are talking to get their words across.
2. The Name Dropper: This person is here at the meeting to make themselves look good. They will bring up in things they've done no matter how off topic it is to make themselves look accomplished. Anytime they can mention the name of someone they know (usually they've just shook this person's hand and said "hello") they will do so.
3. The Random Story Artist: This person cannot stay on topic. They will bring up random personal stories or events from years ago unrelating to the discussion that leaves the rest of the group scratching their head.
4. The Statue: This person sits in stony silence. They may have brilliant things to say but the aforementioned people do not allow them to say it.

We all lie in these categories at some time or another, sometimes all of them in one meeting. However, usually distinct individuals claim the category for their own and another roundabout, long meeting begins again.