In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Steven Rogelberg — organisational psychologist, distinguished professor, and author of Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings and The Surprising Science of Meetings. Steven shares decades of research on one of the most underestimated leadership tools: the meeting. Far from being a mundane task, meetings — when done well — are a powerful window into a leader’s mindset, values, and ability to create clarity and connection. He and Gary explore how to turn meetings from energy drains into energising moments of alignment, how 1:1s build trust and engagement, and why the best leaders see every interaction as a chance to listen, learn, and lead. It’s a refreshing, evidence-based conversation that will change the way you think about meetings — and remind you that great leadership starts one conversation at a time. Originally recorded for The Unlock Moment podcast.