If the pattern continues, we recommend that you ask three times at the start of each One On One something like this: Manager: Whaddaya got? Direct: Nothing. Manager: Well, okay. Understand, this is your O3, and this is your portion of it. This is your 15 minutes. It's for brainstorming, asking for help, questions, discussions, sharing—whatever you want to talk about. Direct: I'm good. Manager: Okay. I just want to make sure you don't have anything. I have some stuff, but you get to go first. Final answer? Direct: Nope. You've tried three times—any more will just be annoying. So now you move on
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