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March 29, 2024 18 mins

Welcome back to the Leader By Design podcast. In today’s episode, I, Brendan Rogers, delve into a topic that’s crucial for any leader striving for excellence: the top 5 mistakes leaders make during one on one meetings. Through years of experience and countless coaching sessions, I’ve identified these common pitfalls that can significantly impact the effectiveness of these critical interactions. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to refine your skills, this episode will equip you with insights to transform your one-on-one meetings into powerful tools for development and connection. Join me as we explore how to avoid these mistakes and foster a culture of confident leadership.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Importance of One-on-One Meetings: Unpacking why mastering 1:1 meetings is a non-negotiable skill for leaders.
  • Mistake #1: Canceling or Rescheduling: Learn why consistency in scheduling sends a powerful message of commitment and respect to your team members.
  • Mistake #2: ‘Conversation’ Creep: I share strategies to keep meetings focused and productive, preventing the shift into unrelated topics.
  • Mistake #3: Too Much Talking: Discover the ideal talk-listen ratio that facilitates effective dialogue and employee engagement.
  • Mistake #4: Not Following Up: I emphasize the importance of accountability and the impact of follow-through on performance outcomes.
  • Mistake #5: Avoiding Difficult Conversations: Insights on how confronting challenges head-on can lead to growth and improvement for both leaders and their teams.

Links & Resources:

  • Join our waitlist for the ‘Master One-on-One Meetings’ program to learn our complete system on maximizing employee performance: leaderbydesign.au/waitlist

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Leader By Design. If you’ve found value in today’s content, please rate, follow, share, and leave us a review. Your support helps us reach more leaders like you, committed to growing their business and creating an impact. Stay tuned for our next episode, where I’ll share insights from my personal journey with my 90-day goals. Let’s continue to grow together and remember, leadership is not about being born at the top; it’s about designing your path there. Be a Leader By Design today.

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