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In the steamy, aromatic world of coffee, where the rich flavors and warm cups serve as a metaphor for life's simple pleasures and complex challenges, lies the story of an entrepreneur with a beacon of positivity, Brandon. With a life steeped in the essence of coffee, entrepreneurship, and motivational speaking, Brandon has learned that the essence of leadership is not just about brewing the perfect cup but also about facing life’s boiling points with a smile.

Welcome to the cozy corner of leadership with brandON —a space where insights percolate, and the aroma of success is as invigorating as your morning cup of coffee. Today, we're brewing up some wisdom on how to conduct a 1:1 meeting that doesn't just tick the boxes but truly transforms both you and your amazing team.

Whether you're guiding the ship of a bustling café, crafting culinary experiences in a restaurant, or innovating in a small business, these intimate check-ins are the secret ingredient to a thriving team culture.

My name is brandON Ivan Pena, I am the CEO and co-founder of 787 Coffee - a from farm to cup coffee experience, with coffee shops in Puerto Rico, New York, and El Paso, TX. A coffee farm in Maricao Puerto RIco. Leading one of the fastest growing coffee companies in the americas alongside 200+ amazing humans.

In this blog I will share some of my insights on how to conduct a successful 1:1 meeting with your team. It works for our team, hope it works for you.