278. How Introverts Win in One-on-Ones (When They're Run Right)

278. How Introverts Win in One-on-Ones (When They're Run Right)

Author: Susan Callender May 1, 2026 Duration: 24:55

278. How Introverts Win in One-on-Ones (When They're Run Right)

If you've been dreading your one-on-ones, walking out of them feeling unseen, or running them as a manager and wondering if anyone's actually getting anything out of them, this episode is for you.

I break down why most one-on-ones fail, who they're really supposed to serve, and how to redesign them into one of the most powerful tools in your professional toolkit, whether you're the employee or the manager.

You'll learn, why a one-on-one isn't a status update, a performance review in disguise, or a holding pen for questions that couldn't find a home elsewhere, and what it's actually supposed to be.

Why your analytically-minded, introverted, deep-thinking team members come alive in a well-run one-on-one, and how this format plays directly to every strength they have.

The three-question structure that makes every one-on-one work: What's changed? What's stuck? And how can I help?

Mentioned in this episode:

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength by Jennifer B. Kahnweiler

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