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The world feels extra right now. We've been treading (and sometimes drowning in) messy waters for a while, but somehow, the waves keep getting bigger. Disruption is constant, fear keeps our hearts lurching, and the impact seeps into every corner of our lives—including the workplace.  At work, we’ve gone from the chronic stress of nonstop firefighting and pivoting to utter overwhelm and befuddlement comas  from relentless chaos. And let’s be real—in the chaos, we don’t always

Bob is an energetic leader in a large firm. His days are filled with a multitude of meetings and conferences. Many of these meetings are his weekly one-on-one sessions with his direct reports and peers. Bob has on several occasions expressed how important and valuable it is for him to do these weekly one-on-one meetings with his employees and colleagues to give them space to share their concerns, brainstorm ideas, and provide update on their accomplishments. Yet, despite Bob’