What makes an effective 1-on-1? What are the key aspects of valuable 1-on-1s? Is there a difference between a leader and a manager? Why does the language we use matter?

Tune in to this episode to learn more from Farai Madzima. Farai is a people leader who challenges our misconceptions about 1-on-1s and shares valuable tips on making these meetings much more helpful. In addition, during the conversation, Lina used the word "superior" instead of "supervisor" or "manager," and that sparked some interesting discussions on the significance of the language and different cultures people come from.

Find Farai on:

• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/farai/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyfarai
• Farai's website: https://faraimadzima.com/ 

Mentions and resources:

• Farai's newsletter: https://www.heyfarai.com/newsletter/
• Farai's article on 1-on-1s from his newsletter: https://www.heyfarai.com/im-1-wait-did-we-agree-on-why-we-need-1-1-meetings/
• Recap of Farai's "Working with Strangers well" session: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/sunday-rewind-working-with-strangers-well-by-farai-madzima/ 
• Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com/
• Lina's summary of "Nonviolent Communication" book: https://qualitybits.tech/writing/book-impressions-nonviolent-communication
• Books:
  • "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life" by Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable" by Patrick M. Lencioni

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Radical Candor: Effective Feedback and Helping People We Work with Shine with Amy Sandler
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- Website: https://qualitybits.tech/

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