The Secret to Great One-on-Ones: The Four Quadrants Every Leader Needs to Cover

If your one-on-ones are starting to feel routine—or worse, like a waste of time—this episode is for you.

In Part 2 of the One-on-One Series, Colby Morris breaks down the four essential quadrants every leader must cover in their one-on-ones to actually drive engagement, performance, and trust. You’ll learn how to structure your meetings with purpose, even if you’re only meeting monthly—and how to adjust your approach based on the number of direct reports you have.

Colby shares real-world stories, practical questions, and a cadence model that works—so your one-on-ones stop feeling like just another meeting and start becoming the leadership moments that shape culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between Employee Development and Performance Management—and why most leaders confuse them
What Maslow’s Hierarchy has to do with leadership
How Quint Studer’s Leader Rounding can change your feedback loop
How to tailor your one-on-one cadence based on team size (weekly, biweekly, or monthly)
What to include every single time—no matter how often you meet

Whether you’re leading 4 or 40, this episode will help you structure your meetings in a way that builds trust, drives clarity, and develops your people.

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The One-on-One Series Part 2: The Four Quadrants Every Leader Needs to Cover

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