Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about their boss's lack of meetings and the feelings of disconnection that arise from it. She emphasizes the importance of purposeful meetings, the benefits of maintaining a connection with one's boss, and the dynamics of manager-employee relationships. Christa provides insights into how meeting frequency should align with the employee's role and the necessity of fostering a healthy rapport with management. The episode concludes with resources for further understanding workplace dynamics and improving communication with bosses.
Key Takeaways
• Meetings without purpose plague most people during the day.
• It's important to feel and be connected (including to your manager) at work.
• The cadence of meetings with your manager should support a purpose.
• Visibility of your work is a benefit of meeting with your boss.
• Strong functional employee-manager relationships are essential.
• Honest and respectful rapport is crucial for successful meetings with employees / managers.
• You deserve to have a gainful relationship with your boss.
• Reduced meetings might happen as you grow in your role.
• Staying connected is a good reason to meet.
Additional Resources
Aggarwal, A., Chand, P. K., Jhamb, D., & Mittal, A. (2020). Leader–Member exchange, work engagement, and psychological withdrawal behavior: the mediating role of psychological empowerment. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 423. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00423
Dhimo, C. (2025, June 23). Ask Christa! Why organizational structure matters!! (S2E19). Ask Christa! https://www.askchrista.com/ask-christa-why-organizational-structure-matters-s2e19/
GreggU. (2023, August 31). Leader-Member Exchange LMX Theory [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sRXPZ79L10
How to Get the Most Out of a One-on-One with Your Boss. (2024, April 12). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2024/04/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-one-on-one-with-your-boss
Indeed Editorial Team. (2025, December 11). 12 ways to ensure a successful meeting with your boss. Indeed Career Guide. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/meeting-with-boss
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Call to Action – Support Ask Christa! as a free resource!
00:58 Listener Question
01:55 Meetings, Including with Your Boss, Should Have Purpose
03:09 Benefits of Meeting with Your Boss
05:52 Benefits of NOT Meeting with Your Boss
07:05 You Should Care as Much as You Should Care
08:25 Manager-Employee Relationships Matter
09:59 Additional Resources
12:21 Wrap Up & Submitting Your Question
12:54 Contact & Booking Information
Keywords
workplace issues, bad bosses, employee engagement, manager relationships, meeting dynamics, workplace communication, professional development, leadership, organizational behavior, career advice
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