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The Creative Leader's Guide to Transformative 1:1's | EP 131
Most creative leaders sacrifice their people on the altar of excellence without even realizing it. But what if the key to better creative work wasn't pushing harder on your team, but actually investing 30 minutes a week in genuine conversation?
In this powerful episode from the SALT 2025 conference, Dustin Pead reveals how intentional one-on-ones transformed his leadership approach after 15 years of prioritizing product over people.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
The 3:1 question ratio that changes everything (ask three questions for every statement)
Why consistency builds trust in pennies but loses it…
The skinny
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