Your First One-on-One Meeting: The Key to Building Trust as a New Leader

Stepping into a leadership role can feel overwhelming, but your first one-on-one meetings are a game-changer. They’re your opportunity to listen, learn, and build trust—not to prove yourself or make immediate changes.

A Simple Template for Your First One-on-One

To keep these meetings structured yet meaningful, use this three-question framework:

✅ What’s working well on the team? → Understand what’s going right and what should be protected.

✅ What challenges are you facing? → Get insight into roadblocks and frustrations that might not be immediately visible.

✅ How can I support you? → Show that your role is to empower, not micromanage.

This conversation isn’t about fixing everything today—it’s about gathering insights and setting the foundation for strong relationships.

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We’ll be covering this in depth in our upcoming Leadership Essentials Course, where we’ll dive into effective one-on-ones, building team trust, and driving engagement as a new leader.

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Great leadership starts with great conversations. Make your first one-on-ones count!