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  ...