How to Lead a Meeting Without Being the Boss

Lucas and Luna explore the delicate art of leading meetings when you lack formal authority. Using the case of a mid-level product manager who turned chaotic cross-functional stand-ups into focused decision sessions, they break down four specific tactics: setting the opening frame, using the 'decision parking lot,' managing time visibly, and issuing a written recap with named owners. They also discuss what to do when a senior colleague tries to hijack the agenda. The episode closes with a reflection on why this skill often determines who gets promoted — and a brief note on how listener support keeps the podcast ad-free at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #MeetingLeadership #InfluenceWithoutAuthority #WorkplacePolitics #ProductManagement #CrossFunctional #AgendaSetting #DecisionMaking #OrganizationalBehavior #CareerAdvancement #MeetingFacilitation #TimeManagement #ExecutivePresence #CommunicationSkills #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #OfficePolitics #LeadershipSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo