> How about if the direct has absolutely no interest in talking about anything because they are just trying to do their job, which is going fine? Because that's

> How about if the direct has absolutely no interest in talking about anything because they are just trying to do their job, which is going fine? Because that's 99%, maybe 100% of these meetings I've ever had. Easy, send a message prior to the meeting "Hey, I have no topics to cover this week, so let's skip it and save the time". Done.