The Courageous Leaders Podcast

The One Meeting Leaders Can’t Afford to Get Wrong

Joanna Howes Season 29 Episode 175

What makes a one-to-one meeting truly powerful?

In this solo episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share how to turn 121 from dull status updates into your most strategic leadership tool.

This episode is packed with research, practical tips, and actionable questions, and will help you build trust, drive performance, and create a genuine human connection with your team.

We Cover:
00:59 – Why 121 team meetings are your most strategic leadership tool

01:45 – Three ways to instantly improve the quality of your meetings

02:19 – Why walking meetings boost openness and insight

02:44 – How often should you really be doing 121?

03:20 – Five tips to make your 121 transformative

03:49 – Creating psychological safety and why it matters

04:22 – Asking better questions that open up real conversation

04:59 – Making feedback a two-way street

05:28 – Why you shouldn’t leave the meeting with their actions

05:56 – One challenge to implement straight away

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