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Keep A Weekly Cadence For Direct Reports
- Do hold weekly 1:1s with direct reports and adjust cadence for skip-levels.
- Make yourself available and have more relaxed cadences (biweekly/monthly) with higher-level managers.
Take 1:1s Outside When Possible
- Try walking or grabbing coffee for 1:1s to build human connection.
- Spend most time bonding, use 5–15 minutes for updates and briefly restate priorities.
Use Early 1:1s To Learn What Motivates
- Use early 1:1s to discover what excites each person and their work preferences.
- Keep asking small-talk questions until you find topics that open them up.


