Conversations impact life’s trajectory.
You don’t have time to squander on useless one-on-ones. But employees who have regular one-on-ones with their managers are 67% less likely to be disengaged.
The Idiot’s Guide to One-on-Ones – Because relationships and results should always be intentional.
#1. Get Ready
Never say, “Just let me finish this email,” when someone shows up.
During a recent coaching conversation, a leader explained that he’s having 1:3s with senior leaders.
Senior leaders spend too much time in one-on-ones with their team.
Don’t repeat the same thing to several senior leaders. Shrink silos. Reduce confusion. 1:3s focus on future-building.
How to host 1:3s…
Leading feelings begins with setting intentions. How will people feel after their one-on-one with you? Focus on two areas. How will they feel about themselves and their work?
You can’t make people feel something.
Leading feelings require influence, not coercion.
I bet you had a conversation that changed the trajectory of your life.
How can you lead life changing conversations. It’s not always predictable, but some skills make it more likely.
How to lead one-on-ones that change lives…
Don’t have one-on-ones if you don’t have time to prepare. You can prepare in minutes.
Is the person you’re talking with worth three minutes of preparation?
Here are three ways to jumpstart one-on-ones.
What do you think?
Beginnings shape endings. Lack of preparation allows toxic habits to contaminate one-on-ones.
Poorly done one-on-ones are a destructive waste of time.
Don’t bother having one-on-ones if you aren’t going to prepare.
Here are 7 ways to prepare for one-on-ones like a pro…
