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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 6 MIN

The One Meeting Leaders Can’t Afford to Get Wrong

from The Courageous Leaders Podcast · host Joanna Howes

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 tool01:45 – Three ways to instantly improve the quality of your meetings02:19 – Why walking meetings boost openness and insight02:44 – How often should you really be doing 121?03:20 – Five tips to make your 121 transformative03:49 – Creating psychological safety and why it matters04:22 – Asking better questions that open up real conversation04:59 – Making feedback a two-way street05:28 – Why you shouldn’t leave the meeting with their actions05:56 – One challenge to implement straight awayDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

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 impr...

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