Simple 1:1s with Steve Perkins

Gut + Science

🗓️ Hate one-on-one meetings? You’re not alone. But what if they could actually be energizing, productive, and something you look forward to?

In this kickoff episode of The Roots Up Approach, Steve Perkins from Greenhouse joins Nikki to share how simple tweaks can turn one-on-ones into a leadership superpower. No more boring status updates—learn how to build trust, spark growth, and make every meeting count.

🎧 Tune in and say goodbye to dreaded one-on-ones forever!

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Key Takeaways:

• One-on-ones are crucial for engagement, alignment, and problem-solving—but most people haven’t learned how to do them effectively.
• Consistency matters. Having a regular cadence (biweekly or monthly) prevents communication breakdowns.
• One-on-ones should be a two-way conversation. Both the leader and the team member should bring topics to discuss.
• Leaders must create safety for feedback. If employees don’t feel safe sharing honest feedback, they’ll disengage.