For years, Alex thought one-on-one meetings were a colossal waste of time. Too much talk, not enough doing. But somewhere between running his own PR practice and leading teams at a major university, he realized he’d been missing something big.
In this episode, Alex shares how his view of one-on-ones completely flipped—from pointless to powerful—and why these conversations can be the most productive, clarifying, and human hour of your week.
You’ll hear:
How to make one-on-one meetings actually worth the time
The difference between managing up, down, and sideways
Why “walk-and-talk” meetings beat sitting across a desk
A smart reminder from Alex’s colleague Darren about peer-to-peer check-ins
Whether you’re leading a team, reporting to one, or just trying to keep your compass pointed in the right direction, this one’s worth a listen.
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