Chris and Roberto dive into the essentials of one-on-one meetings, revealing how these crucial check-ins can make or break a leader's relationship with their team. They explore the dos and don'ts that transform a routine catch-up into a powerful tool for building trust, fostering psychological safety, and coaching team members effectively. 🤝

Here's what we covered:
😟 The Dread Test: Why you should actually look forward to your one-on-ones, and what it means if you don't. A key sign of a healthy leader-team dynamic.
🔒 Creating Psychological Safety: Roberto explains why the most critical goal of a one-on-one is to establish it as a safe space where team members can discuss performance, worries, and career goals without fear.
🤫 The #1 Rule of Confidentiality: Chris shares the one thing a humane leader must never do in a one-on-one—breaking trust by sharing confidential information about other team members.
👨‍🏫 Coach, Not Patriarch: We break down the crucial difference between treating your team like a sports team versus a family, and why this mindset is key to handling tough performance conversations humanely.
🧱 Building Trust Brick by Brick: How consistent, genuine, and respectful one-on-ones are the foundation for a strong, high-performing team relationship.
📹 The Importance of Being Present: A simple but powerful tip for remote one-on-ones—always turn your camera on to build a real human connection and read non-verbal cues.

Effective one-on-ones aren't just about managing tasks; they're about coaching people. This week, we provide actionable advice to help you master these conversations, ensuring they are productive, trust-building, and genuinely humane.

🎧 Ready to transform your one-on-one meetings? Listen to the full episode now!

What’s one thing you do to make your one-on-one meetings more effective and humane? Share your best practices in the comments! 💬

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