If you think 1:1 meetings are optional, congratulations — your team may be planning an exit.

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, host Wayne Robertson dives into the only meeting that actually matters: the 1:1. Yes, the meeting that makes employees sweat, managers panic, and calendars cry for mercy — but also the one that saves projects, builds trust, and keeps your team from secretly updating their LinkedIn profile during lunch.

Wayne breaks down why skipping 1:1s is basically leadership malpractice, how “Quick Chat?” is the corporate version of a jump scare, and why real leaders use these meetings to clear roadblocks, unlock talent, and prevent full-scale office meltdowns.

Because when done right, 1:1 meetings aren’t awkward at all — they’re the powerhouse conversations that turn confused employees into confident rockstars.

Tune in and discover why the most terrifying meeting on your calendar… might just be the one that saves your team.