• 74. The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings

  • Mar 13 2025
  • Length: 39 mins
  • Podcast

74. The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings

  • Summary

  • In this episode we discuss: the art and science of 1 to 1 meetings. We are joined by Dr. Steven Rogelberg, CEO, Board Member, Editor, Author, Chief Talent Officer, Director.

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    We chat about the following with Steven Rogelberg:

    1. Are your one-on-ones actually driving engagement, or are they just another meeting on the calendar?
    2. What message are you really sending when you cancel a one-on-one—and how does it impact employee trust?
    3. Why is listening more than speaking the secret to making one-on-ones truly effective?
    4. How can structured one-on-ones boost productivity, retention, and even inclusion within your team?
    5. Are most managers failing at one-on-ones simply because they’ve never been trained to do them well?

    References
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogelberg/
    • stevenrogelberg.com

    Biography

    Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg is a Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte and a leading expert on meetings. An award-winning organizational psychologist, he has over 200 publications, 12,000+ citations, and received the prestigious Humboldt Award for his research. Adam Grant calls him the “world’s leading expert on how to fix meetings.”

    His book The Surprising Science of Meetings appeared on 25+ “best of” lists, including The Washington Post’s #1 leadership book to watch. His latest book, Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings, has earned high praise, including recognition from SHRM and Forbes.

    Rogelberg has been featured on CBS This Morning, CNN, BBC World, NPR’s Morning Edition, and major publications like The WSJ, NY Times, Bloomberg, and National Geographic. His keynotes have been delivered worldwide at top organizations including Google, Amazon, Pfizer, and the United Nations.

    In 2022, he testified before the U.S. Congress and was the inaugural winner of SIOP’s Humanitarian Award.

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    Summary

    14:40 The Importance of One-on-Ones

    17:48 Common Mistakes in One-on-Ones

    23:40 Building Trust and Connection

    26:51 Key Elements of Effective One-on-Ones

    27:22 Surprising Insights from Research

    30:34 Training and Supporting Line Managers

    33:28 Creating a Culture of Effective Meetings



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