The one-on-one meeting, often between a manager and their "direct report" is among the most common and popular meetings in existence. But it may also be the most harmful.
In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans debate and discuss the best and worst ways to hold this meeting. Later, they're joined by the author of The Coaching Habit, ... Show More
Mar 16
AUA: Why Is My Small Org So Hard To Run?
Small doesn't mean simple. In fact, smaller organizations are often more complex in the ways that are hardest to manage — personalities loom larger, every conversation carries more weight, and the line between "business problem" and interpersonal drama gets uncomfortably thin. In ... Show More
5m 41s
Mar 9
45, Part 1. Why Pay Will Never Feel Fair At Work (And It's Not The Money)
Compensation is one of the messiest parts of any organization. Pay becomes a proxy for belonging, validation, performance, identity, and status… which means it’s almost guaranteed to feel unfair, confusing, and emotionally loaded. Layer on a capitalist “more is always better” min ... Show More
47m 49s
Feb 2025
5 Simple Rules for Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Actually Get Sh*t Done)
<p>Are your meetings a productivity black hole? You're not alone. In the world of product management, meetings can make or break your team's success. But what if you could transform these time-sinks into powerful tools for alignment, decision-making, and innovation?</p><p><br />< ... Show More
47m 12s
Jun 2025
740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of t ... Show More
39m 22s
Apr 2025
Stop Limiting Yourself: Transform Your Leadership Mindset With Michael Hyatt
The stories you tell yourself shape your decisions, influence your team, and ultimately determine your success. In this episode, leadership expert Michael Hyatt joins Andy Stanley to explore how the hidden narratives we create can either empower or limit our leadership potential. ... Show More
31m 33s
Dec 2020
Brave New Work 55. Gaslighting and Other Forms of Epistemic Injustice in the Workplace with Cat Swetel
When we begin to reckon with inequality in the workplace, a useful place to start is the concept of "epistemic injustice"—what we know, how we know, and who gets to decide and influence our reality. This concept goes deeper than simply who is in the room. This is about the storie ... Show More
47m 55s