Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode.
He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things." 
McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals. 
 
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Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode. He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things." McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals. To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter ⁠here⁠.

Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode.
He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things." 
McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals. 
 
To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter <a href="%20linkedin.com/thisisworking" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.

This is Quick: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Why Most One-on-One Meetings Are a Waste of Time

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