When founders discuss scale, they typically begin with revenue, marketing, or systems. But the hidden driver of sustainable growth is far more human: how you lead your direct reports.

In this episode, we break down how to turn your one-on-one meetings into high-leverage growth mechanisms that do more than report status; they drive real strategic progress.

1. Connect to Growth Goals.

Every 1:1 should reinforce the business’s direction. What your team member is doing must link clearly to what moves the company forward. When your team connects tasks to outcomes, alignment and ownership follow.

2. Unblock and Unlock.

Ask two high-leverage questions in every session:

• What’s stopping you?

• Where’s your most significant opportunity this week?

These prompts surface friction, enable proactive problem-solving, and open the door for support where it matters most.

3. End with Action.

No one-on-one should end without a next step and a deadline. Accountability isn’t micro-management, it’s momentum management. Clear commitments create clarity, speed, and execution at scale.

Conclusion:

Scaling isn’t about doing more. It’s about building systems that multiply your leadership across your team. And one-on-ones, done right, are one of the most underrated and powerful systems a founder can install.

Use this episode to reframe your meetings, realign your team, and unlock the next level of operational leverage.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction: The Key to Scaling Your Business

00:19 Transforming One-on-Ones into Growth Machines

00:22 Connecting Goals to Growth

00:30 Unblocking and Unlocking Potential

00:38 Action-Oriented One-on-Ones

00:47 Conclusion: Multiplying Your Impact

Links:

Website: https://www.marcogrueter.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcogrueter/