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Weekly Service Ritual in 1-on-1s
In every 1-on-1, ask: "How can I serve you this week? What's blocking you that I can remove?"
Goal
Beat the typical 1-on-1 pattern (status update only) and make it a real service ritual for employee growth.
Steps
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Open with one question: "What's most important to you this week, personal and professional?" Be silent.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Employee surprised in week 1 — no one asked like this. Opening happens.
Evidence base
School: Servant Leadership
Founders: Robert K. Greenleaf · Ken Blanchard (1970)
Service principle from Greenleaf (1970). Made into weekly ritual by Ken Blanchard in "The Heart of a Leader". Liden 2014 research confirms retention impact.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Weekly Service Ritual in 1-on-1s" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Weekly Service Ritual in 1-on-1s"?
Employee surprised in week 1 — no one asked like this. Opening happens. In the short term: Within 4 weeks, employee starts asking real things (not "I'm fine"). Service begins.
Is "Weekly Service Ritual in 1-on-1s" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Servant Leadership (Robert K. Greenleaf, Ken Blanchard (1970)). Service principle from Greenleaf (1970). Made into weekly ritual by Ken Blanchard in "The Heart of a Leader". Liden 2014 research confirms retention impact.
Is "Weekly Service Ritual in 1-on-1s" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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