How to Manage a Manager Who Reports to You

Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky leadership challenge: managing a manager who reports to you. Using the example of a regional sales director struggling to delegate, they explore why first-time managers often hoard work, how to diagnose whether the issue is skill or will, and a concrete three-step coaching approach that moves from directive to delegative over 90 days. They discuss the 'trust but verify' trap, the importance of shadowing and joint reviews, and when to escalate if the manager genuinely can't scale. Specific tactics include the 'report-out' technique and the 'escalation filter' — a simple framework that helps a manager decide what to bring up and what to handle. A practical episode for anyone who manages other managers, whether in a startup, mid-market company, or large enterprise. #ManagingManagers #LeadershipSkills #PeopleManagement #TeamBuilding #FirstTimeManagers #Coaching #Delegation #TrustButVerify #MiddleManagement #ScalableLeadership #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ManagerDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #WorkplaceSkills #ManagementTips #TheManagersHour Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo