Lead Better 1:1s — The Quick Guide for New Digital Leaders

Most 1:1s in tech teams become status updates or polite chats that go nowhere.

But as a new digital leader, your 1:1s are where you build trust, solve problems, and actually lead.

This guide gives you everything you need to turn your 1:1s into high-impact conversations — even if you’re new to leadership.

You’ll get:
✅ Reflective questions to guide meaningful conversations (Quiet Leadership approach)
✅ Feedback prompts to challenge with care (Radical Candor in action)
✅ A simple prep checklist to feel ready before every 1:1
✅ A conversation roadmap to stay calm, clear, and focused

No fluff. No theory overload. Just practical tools you can apply this week.