3 mistakes to avoid when you have a 1:1 with a direct report

When was the last time you had a one-on-one meeting with someone you lead? How did it go? Did it feel energizing? Did you leave feeling aligned and connected? Or did you, like many leaders and team members, question the point of the meeting? The 1:1 meeting is broken. For those that have them regularly, they feel repetitive and more like a chore than a meaningful conversation. As a result, many have gotten into the habit of skipping them, simply checking in through chat. Or they’ve spread the...