Do more than read the words in your 1-1. Look for the meaning.

Asking your team members to fill out 1:1s is great, but all too often the "discussion" digresses into a simple reading of the words written by the team member. In this episode, Chris talks about the importance of getting past the words and into the actual meaning behind them. It's in that meaning that both managers and team members find fulfillment in the relationship, which fuels better work and a more vibrant culture.

Related podcast: 4 Strategies to Have More Effective One on One Meetings by Uptick

You can follow Chris on Twitter at @chriszaugg.

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