One-on-ones are not just meetings. They are one of the most important rhythms a leader can build.
In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Bill Ferrell sits down with Darrel Girardier to unpack why one-on-ones are essential for building trust, developing people, and creating healthy teams.
They discuss how to structure one-on-ones, what questions actually lead to growth, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cause leaders to drift into miscommunication or disconnection.
Whether you're leading a fast-paced team or just getting started with leadership rhythms, this episode will give you a practical framework you can implement right away.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- Why one-on-ones are one of the most important leadership rhythms
- How one-on-ones build trust and communicate care
- The difference between status updates and real conversations
- Why small "micro-corrections" prevent major issues later
- How to tailor one-on-ones to each team member
- A simple framework: affirm, correct, and coach
- The most powerful questions to ask in one-on-ones
- How to create clarity and remove roadblocks for your team
- Why documentation creates transparency and trust
- Common mistakes leaders make (and how to avoid them)
- How often you should meet, and why consistency matters
Meet the Guests
Bill Ferrell – Bill brings decades of leadership experience and helps teams build strong systems, healthy culture, and effective leadership rhythms.
Darrel Girardier – Darrel serves in leadership and communications at Brentwood Baptist, helping teams operate with clarity, strategy, and intentional development.