How to Run a Skip-Level Meeting That Actually Works

Episode 26 of Manager Mondays with Fexingo tackles the skip-level meeting—often dreaded or ignored by managers but essential for retaining talent. Lucas and Luna break down why skipping the skip-level is a retention risk, using the example of a mid-size tech company where a VP of Engineering lost three senior engineers in six months because he never talked directly to their reports. They share a concrete three-question framework that turns the skip-level from awkward to actionable, and explain exactly how to set up the first one without making your direct reports feel undermined. If you manage other managers, this episode will change how you think about your team's second layer. #SkipLevelMeetings #PeopleManagement #TeamLeadership #FirstTimeManagers #Retention #ManagerMondays #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Leadership #1on1s #EmployeeEngagement #DirectReports #ManagementTips #VPEngineering #TalentRetention #FeedbackCulture #ManagerTraining Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo