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Posts Tagged ‘Meetings’

What to Cover in Your First One–on-Ones as a New Manager

March 5, 2025

As a new manager, your first 1-on-1 meeting sets the tone for your relationship with your new direct reports. Here are 5 tips for those initial meetings.

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Revolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’

January 16, 2025

I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. Edward de Bono’s “Six Thinking Hats” is one of the most practical business books I’ve ever read.

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I Think You’re Making This Mistake in Your 1-on-1s

September 17, 2024

I’ve trained over 100 managers in the past few years, and many of them have struggled with the same problem: ineffective 1-on-1s. Here’s how to fix them.

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Unlock the Power of Silence: Why Less Talking Equals More Clarity

July 24, 2024

Many inexperienced communicators rush to fill awkward silences in meetings, but that’s a mistake. Here’s why, along with how you can use silence as a tool.

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This Slight Tweak in the Way You Ask Questions Can Make Your Meetings 2X as Productive

June 19, 2022

I’ve led hundreds of meetings, and this tip has saved me a lot of time and frustration. Are you asking broad or narrow questions?

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Book Summary: “Death by Meeting”

February 24, 2022

Tired of sitting through horrible meetings? Patrick Lencioni’s book “Death by Meeting” explains how to run the right meetings the right way.

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33 Tips for Leading Better Meetings

December 2, 2019
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The biggest lie of Corporate America is that meetings are a waste of time. Meetings don’t have to suck. These 33 tips can help.

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How to Lead Better 1-on-1s with Your Employees

May 19, 2019
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Do you want to improve your 1-on-1s with your team members? Use these tips and questions to maximize the time and develop your team.

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