Regular one-on-one meetings with your boss may seem like a routine way for them to check in on your work, but these conversations can influence your future growth and success. Here are five ways to make the most of them: 1) Know what you need. Before each meeting, consider any short-term problems you`re facing, as well as your long-term goals.

2) Be curious. Go into every meeting with the goal of wanting to learn from your manager. 3) Build rapport. Use your meeting to get to know your manager on a personal as well as a professional level. 4) Ask for feedback. Not only does this give you what you need to improve your performance, but it also signals your receptivity to your supervisor`s point of view. 5) Receive feedback well. By making a conscious effort to remain positive even in these tough moments, you can transform challenging feedback into a tool for growth.

(Adapted from `How to Get the Most Out of a One-on-One with Your Boss,` by Steven G. Rogelberg et al, published by HBR Ascend)