This is Quick: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Why Most One-on-One Meetings Are a Waste of Time

21/08/2025 8 min
This is Quick: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Why Most One-on-One Meetings Are a Waste of Time

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Episode Synopsis

Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode.

He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things."

McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals.



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