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Jul 2023
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How to have a great 1-1 conversation at ...

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1-1 conversations are a staple of the boss-employee relationship. But so many of us just check the box when we could be having much richer, more productive conversations. Here are some tips on how to do them well.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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