Of all the meetings that could be an email, the one-to-one meeting between employee and manager is not one of them (or should not be).

These 1:1 meetings whether they happen in-person, over coffee, accompanied by a walk, or through a video call, offer an important opportunity for clarity and connection. Using these moments to effectively can make the difference between a meaningful check in or contribute to a team member checking out.

Women in leadership are often celebrated for their empathy, emotional intelligence, and ability to build community. How is it then that these same traits that help propel women to leadership roles are the same qualities that tend to weigh down their impact and potential, and what can other leaders, team members, and organizations do about it?