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296. Stop Talking, Start Leading: Weekly 1:1’s That Actually Work

Michael and Courtney Weaver

"If you build the people, the people build the business. A solid team starts with meaningful, consistent check-ins." Michael Weaver 


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What’s in this episode:

The Power of One-on-One Meetings: Michael and Courtney introduce the purpose of one-on-ones, highlighting how these sessions foster relationships, enhance team alignment, and drive agency success.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Building Consistency: Michael explains the importance of holding one-on-ones consistently, emphasizing that regular scheduling builds trust and accountability across the team.

Building Personal Connection and Rapport: Courtney underscores starting each session with personal check-ins, allowing leaders to genuinely connect with their team and support them in all aspects of life.

Vulnerability and Leadership: Michael discusses how leaders can model openness, showing that asking for help builds trust, strengthens relationships, and fosters a collaborative environment.

Giving Balanced Feedback and Accountability: The Weavers introduce the “critique sandwich” approach for effective feedback, ensuring team members receive constructive guidance while feeling valued.

Monthly Recaps and Quarterly Time Studies: They share tips on using monthly recaps and quarterly time studies to uncover productivity blockers and optimize focus, enabling ongoing improvement and growth.

Final Call to Action: Michael and Courtney encourage listeners to schedule their first one-on-one, emphasizing that starting these meetings is key to leadership development and team success.



In this episode, Michael and Courtney delve into the impactful practice of holding regular one-on-ones with your team. They break down the structure of these meetings, focusing on establishing rapport, setting expectations, and providing actionable feedback. Michael emphasizes the importance of weekly or bi-weekly consistency, setting aside time for personal and professional check-ins to build stronger connections. Courtney shares techniques to recognize patterns in behavior and production, which foster accountability and lead to team alignment. This episode empowers leaders to streamline their approach to one-on-ones for lasting agency success.



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