Episodes

  • 698: How to Structure 1:1 Meetings, with Steven Rogelberg

    698: How to Structure 1:1 Meetings, with Steven Rogelberg
    Sep 16 2024
    Steven Rogelberg: Glad We Met Steven Rogelberg is an organizational psychologist, holding the title of Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte for distinguished national, international and interdisciplinary contributions. He is an award-winning teacher and recipient of the Humboldt Award for his research on meetings. He is the author of Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings*. Many us appreciate the value of 1:1 meetings with employees. For a lot of managers, it’s one of their biggest time commitments. And yet, nobody ever taught us how to do it. In this conversation, Steven and I discuss how to actually structure an effective 1:1. Key Points First and foremost, a 1:1 meeting is for the direct report. A set schedule for 1:1’s with your team reduces bias by ensuring you connect with everyone, consistently. A loose framework is better than a lock-step agenda. Two approaches help: the manager proposing a core question or listing out topics that the direct report brings. Avoid status update meetings by articulating the purpose of 1:1’s and dedicating agenda time (or future meetings) to bigger picture topics. Skip-level 1:1’s are valuable for both employees and senior leaders. Avoid undermining another leader by approaching the meeting with the mindset to support the employee, rather than making decisions. Resources Mentioned Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings* by Steven Rogelberg Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Lead Meetings That Get Results, with Mamie Kanfer Stewart (episode 358) Moving Towards Meetings of Significance, with Seth Godin (episode 632) Bringing Your Strengths to a Big Job, with General CQ Brown, Jr. (episode 691) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
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    39 mins
  • Creating Team Trust, with Susan Salomone

    Creating Team Trust, with Susan Salomone
    Sep 12 2024
    Susan Salomone tells us how she decided to shift with a new team. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    14 mins
  • Building Your Visibility, with Randelle Lenoir

    Building Your Visibility, with Randelle Lenoir
    Sep 11 2024
    Randelle Lenoir tells us how she is building stronger relationships and visibility across her organization. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    18 mins
  • Getting Better at Accountability, with Patrick Peralta

    Getting Better at Accountability, with Patrick Peralta
    Sep 10 2024
    Patrick Peralta shares what he did to get better at accountability. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    17 mins
  • 697: How to Keep Improving, with Maurice Ashley

    697: How to Keep Improving, with Maurice Ashley
    Sep 9 2024
    Maurice Ashley: Move by Move Maurice Ashley is a Chess Grandmaster, an ESPN commentator, a three-time national championship coach, and an author. In 1999 he earned the title of Chess Grandmaster, making him the first Black Grandmaster in the game’s history, and in 2016 he was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame. He's the author of Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard*. There was a time that you could get a degree or a certification and you’ve be set on your learning for awhile. Those days are long gone. With change happening at the speed of thought, we must keep improving. In this conversation, Maurice and I discuss the mindsets and tactics that will help you keep growing. Key Points Jazz artists don’t think about each note, but instinctively know how to make beautiful music. The best chess players are like this. Elite performers constantly look for ways to cultivate the beginner’s mindset. Chess players who pay attention to the endgame are less likely to get caught up only in the tactics. The most vulnerable time for a chess player is when they have a big lead. Poor performers avoid spending time with their mistakes. The best players learn from them through debrief. Determine in advance where you need to stay hyper-focused. Temper overconfidence by posing additional in-game challenges for yourself and your team. Resources Mentioned Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard* by Maurice Ashley Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Actually Move Numbers, with Chris McChesney (episode 294) How to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner (episode 660) How to Grow From Your Errors, with Amy Edmondson (episode 663) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
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    38 mins
  • Build Trusting Relationships, with Natasha Orslene

    Build Trusting Relationships, with Natasha Orslene
    Sep 8 2024
    Natasha Orslene tells us how zeroing in on authenticity helped. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    18 mins
  • Empower People to Solve Problems, with Monica Chartier

    Empower People to Solve Problems, with Monica Chartier
    Sep 7 2024
    Monica Chartier shares what came out of her focus to become more coach-like. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    11 mins
  • Get Moving on Your Vision, with Alice Ferris

    Get Moving on Your Vision, with Alice Ferris
    Sep 6 2024
    Alice Ferris tells us about putting intentions into action. Applications are open to the Coaching for Leaders Academy through Friday, September 13th. Discover details and apply.
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    26 mins