Testimonials
“Steven Rogelberg has done the nearly impossible: translated solid organization science into a well-organized, readable, and often humorous book filled with evidence-based actionable steps that individuals, managers and leaders alike can apply to improve their own lives, their meetings, and ultimately the effectiveness of their organizations.”
- Alexis Fink, Vice President, People Analytics and Workforce Strategy
“Steven is engaging and energizing speaker who translates what we know from science into what we can do differently to make our workplaces better. He has an approachable style that instantly connects with the audience and catches their attention.”
- Allen Church, SVP Global Talent Assessment & Development at PepsiCo
”We engaged Dr. Rogelberg to speak at a team offsite for the Cisco Collaboration Group. He was an extraordinary speaker: illuminating, dynamic, and funny! His expertise in the science behind meetings is unrivaled, and our team left with many new insights and ideas that will have a material impact on our collaboration business.”
- Val Agostino, Senior Director, Product Management at Cisco Collaboration Group
“Based on extensive research, Steven Rogelberg discusses incredibly well why effective 1:1 meetings lead to improved personnel performance and happiness, and are critical to business success. This superb book is for anyone who manages people, and for any business that wants to succeed.”
- Elizabeth F. Churchill, PhD, Senior Director, Google
This highly compelling book provides a very practical and research driven blueprint for how to go about achieving effective 1:1s. And guess what - that value is in the eyes of the recipient (was it valuable and fulfilling) not those of the manager. Managers are there to support and to help their directs be at their best. A great read for anyone wanting to know how to best engage with those they work with, and by doing so, reach new heights as a manager..
- Matthew Saxon, Chief People Officer of Zoom Video Communications
“The book is amazing! It’s everything I never knew and I always wanted to know about 1:1s! Whether you're just starting out as a manager, or are a senior executive, a recent graduate, or have decades of experience, Glad We Met is a must read.”
- Adam Husein, Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise Data Science, Analytics, and Social Intelligence, Warner Bros. Discovery
“Dr. Rogelberg was the highlight of our conference. Not only was he incredibly engaging, but he was highly entertaining! We came away with practical, real world insights and useful tips, strategies and suggestions. I still think about his session to this day and how to apply it to my work.”
- Gabrielle D. Phillips, Senior Corporate Counsel at Syneos Health
“Steven Rogelberg’s research is both timely and seminal to the area of improving one of our most fundamental management processes, that of meetings. He is quoted widely from everyone from the Washington Post, CBS News and even referenced by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle in Trillion Dollar Coach. Steven's ability to present and discuss his work is a unique combination of humor, straight-talk and academic prowess. If you are looking for someone to speak to your leaders or leadership classes would highly recommend Steven as a highly engaging ( even downright fun) presenter.”
- Dr. Karen B. Paul, Executive Planning and External Relations, Human Resources: Learning, Engagement & Inclusion
“It is clear that many if not most leaders struggle with carrying out their 1:1 meetings. Making matters worse, leaders often have a blind spot, with their perceptions of 1:1s being more positive than what their directors have to say. To help rectify this situation and promote the incredible potential of 1:1s, Steven Rogelberg offers compelling and practical evidence-based guidance for 1-1 meetings worth everyone's time and effort. This is a must-read for leaders, workers, and teammates around the globe."
- Alex Alonso, Ph.D., Chief Knowledge Officer, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
"If world leaders read this book and led 1:1 meetings with greater collaboration and impact, the world would be more peaceful and prosperous. Until then, you should read this book to improve your own approach to management and leadership.”
- Asheesh Advani, CEO, JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement Worldwide)
“Glad We Met is a game changer for leaders of all levels. It casts a bright light on the importance of the 1:1 meeting and how these meetings impact both individuals and the overall team. It is a delight to read, grounded in science and contains highly practical tips and stories.”
- Robin Cohen, Head of Talent Management Pharmaceuticals and Enterprise R&D. Johnson and Johnson
“This book is a must read for anyone who wants to be more effective at work, especially leaders and managers. It offers practical advice on how to harness the power of meetings while avoiding many common pitfalls. I learned some very useful tactics that I will put into practice immediately.”
- Janine Waclawski, SVP HR and CHRO Global Functions and Global Category Groups, PepsiCo
“Non-stop meetings can often be the bane of any corporate employee’s existence. Steven Rogelberg’s evidence-based book offers practical tips for turning these “necessary evils” into efficient and productive interactions that engage the hearts and minds of leaders, teams, and organizations. This book is a great resource.”
- Robin Cohen, Head of Human Resources, Global Finance, Johnson & Johnson
“Professor Rogelberg delivered two outstanding leadership webinars as part of our company’s internal leadership development series, highlighting his latest research on meeting effectiveness. Virtually delivered programs are always a challenge but Steve connected very well with his audience, using creative engagement strategies such as pre-program surveys in quick polls, while partnering very effectively with our company’s internal leadership development group in designing the learning strategy. The programs saw the highest volume of participants (participation is voluntary) and he received outstanding ratings for both programs. Most important, Steve’s ideas continue to resonate with our leaders as they are continuing to apply his principles for more effective meetings.”
- Dr. Hank Jonas, Manager Organization Effectiveness at Corning Incorporated
“This will be the third time we’ve engaged Steven as a keynote speaker and he has never failed to deliver….not only because of his incredible expertise and ability to address any question from our very savvy audience of CEOs, but also, because he is down to earth, relates so well to our attendees, and presents the information in a way that our audience gains deep understandings and new tools to go back and actually make a real difference.”
- Jeannie Grigg, Vice President of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (Formerly SAWA)
“I have seen Steven present multiple times on meetings. The audience loved him – from associates at all levels in a tech firm to a HR crowd! He brings science to life in a highly engaging, humorous, and fun way. Our meetings will never be the same.”
- Tacy M. Byham, Ph.D., CEO DDI & co-author of Your First Leadership Job
“Glad We Met can fundamentally change and improve lives at work. It brings a rich, robust, and surprising science to bear on a critical leadership activity -- the 1:1 Meeting. All leaders should read this book. All coaches should read this book. “
- Matt Mochary, CEO Coach, CEO of Mochary Method Inc. and author of the best-seller, The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
“Finally! Evidence-based, actionable advice about improving the quality and impact of meetings. Prof. Rogelberg has written a tour de force. If you put his sage advice into action, your teams and organizations will accomplish more.”
- David G. Altman, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Center for Creative Leadership
“As fascinating as it is funny, this book makes the case that simple changes, such as tweaking the length of meetings, can have real impact, and provides useful tools for managers, including sample surveys, agendas and checklists.”
- Mike Davis, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
“Working with Steven was great from start to finish. His workshop was engaging, informative, and relevant. Participants reported being able to immediately take the concepts back to their work and make improvements based on the lessons Steven shared. I look forward to working with him again.”
- Dr. Holly Whisman, VP of Grants & Services at the Arts and Sciences Council
“Steven’s presentations bring science, practice, and the art of audience engagement all together in the same package. As I served as a facilitator for large conferences for many years, in-person and virtual, Steven brings a refreshing combination of tremendous energy and insightful question-asking that provides audiences with ideas and actions to try new ways of working. His content on 1:1 meetings is incredibly unique, groundbreaking, and tremendously important to leaders of all levels. This session can inspire new paths and actions that can greatly elevate employee experience and leader success. Can't recommend him enough!”
- David Dye, Program Director, Conference Board
“To achieve bigger impact in your work tomorrow, you can start by making simple changes today. By highlighting the ways that we waste our own and others’ time without even thinking about it, and offering solutions for transforming our workdays, Steven Rogelberg shows you how. A game-changer for leaders, this book is unlike any other written about meetings. It is intriguing, highly informative, insightful, and fun to read.”
- Tasha Eurich, New York Times bestselling author of INSIGHT AND BANKABLE LEADERSHIP
“One of top ten most forward-looking, innovative English and German business books for 2019".
- GetAbstract, the world’s largest library of compressed knowledge
“You grow your people to grow your organization––a seedbed of that growth is the 1:1 meeting. This frequently unprepared for, often canceled, and seemingly inconsequential meeting can be, when deliberately done, a valuable investment in people and one that makes them feel genuinely seen. That’s where Steven Rogelberg’s evidence-based, decades-in-the-making, action-oriented approach to 1:1s comes in. Every manager (and parent) should read this book now. Your people and your organization will be glad you did.”
- Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors, Top #10 Management Thinker, Thinkers50, WSJ and USA Today bestselling author of Smart Growth
“Instead of wasting precious company time in meetings that drone on and on, Rogelberg encourages leaders to step up to the plate to conduct efficient and purposeful meetings. Armed with anecdotes and amusing statistics, Rogelberg will provide great takeaways that will help any company regroup its approach to productive team meetings.”
- The Start Up Magazine
"This book is a must read for undergraduates in all majors and (especially) graduate management and business students"
- Choice Reviews
“The Next Big Idea Club’s January 2024 Must-Read Books: Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings”
- The Next Big Idea Book Club
“Steven Rogelberg knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth. If you’ve ever lamented that a meeting could’ve been an email, this book is filled with data and practical advice for making the time we spend together less miserable and more worthwhile.”
“In workplaces around the world, meetings are where productivity and creativity go to die. Steven Rogelberg is the world’s leading expert on how to fix them.”
- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of GIVE AND TAKE, ORIGINALS, and OPTION B with Sheryl Sandberg
“The world’s leading scholar of meetings unpacks the most important meeting of all—direct conversations between managers and team members. Rooted in deep research and replete with actionable takeaways, this book will transform how—and why—you conduct these essential encounters. Glad We Met is an urgent read for anyone trying to find their footing on the modern workplace’s new terrain.”
- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell is Human and Drive
“This book gave valuable insight into key drivers that make meetings successful and shared actionable strategies to ensure quality. I like how the author relies on both extensive research and real-world applications, and I found the knowledge valuable to transform meetings to be more focused and effective.”
- Birgit Skarstein, Paralympic Champion and World Champion, McKinsey & Company
“So many of us miss the opportunity to use 1-1 meetings as the powerful tool they are. Thankfully, Steven Rogelberg has created the definitive guide to leading radically useful 1-1s that can build relationships and transform your connections with colleagues, team members, and your own manager.”
- Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business
“Refreshingly practical, this book is the definitive guide for making meetings work– especially those all-important one-on-one meetings with people who depend on you to perform and thrive. Author Steve Rogelberg, the leading expert in the important and understudied topic of meetings, offers actionable advice that will make anyone a better manager.”
- Amy Edmondson, PhD, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School and author of the bestseller, The Fearless Organization
“We extend our minds and enhance our intelligence by thinking in concert with other people—and one of the best ways to do this is to meet one on one. In Glad We Met, Steven Rogelberg makes a powerful case for crafting our 1:1 meetings with more care and intention. Drawing on decades of research, he provides a blueprint for making such meetings effective and productive. This book is a must-read for any manager who wants to lead a team to success.”
- Annie Murphy Paul, author of Washington best seller The Extended Mind
“I learned so much from Glad We Met! One-on-one meetings will never go out of style because they are the bedrock of relationships, and I’m so glad Steven Rogelberg has compiled this authoritative guide to how to do them best!”
- Angela Duckworth, PhD Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of #1 New York Times best seller, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
“Contrary to what most people experience every day at work, meetings actually can be efficient, productive and successful, and Steven Rogelberg uses years of data, analytics and interviews to show how we can make better use of time spent in meetings”
“Starting, growing, and maintaining any business requires attracting and nurturing good people. And one of the best — and also most underutilized — tools in fostering talent is the 1:1 meeting. In this highly practical book, meetings expert Steven Rogelberg shares powerful science to inform and elevate these crucial interactions. Read Glad We Met — you and your team will be glad you did!”
- Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and Thrive Global
