PODCAST · business
Skip Level
by Joe Dutkiewicz
The promotion goes to the leader who's already thinking two levels up. A daily 8-minute show for mid-senior leaders who want to get noticed by the top table — and be ready before the role opens. Hard work got you here. It won't get you there. Promotions don't go to the busiest leaders. They go to the ones senior leaders already recognize as peers — people who speak the language of strategy, carry executive presence, and make decisions like they already own the bigger role. Skip Level is your daily shortcut to that leader. Every morning, in about eight minutes, hosts Maya and Marcus break down one strategic-leadership idea: what's new, why it matters, and exactly how to use it before your next meeting. Maya brings the frameworks and ideas. Marcus asks the questions you're already thinking and keeps everything grounded in real situations. Every episode ends with action steps you can actually take that day. W
Episodes
-
Nobody's Coming to Promote You
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode at: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/nobodys-coming/ She waited three years to be noticed. Then she built a business case, booked a dedicated...
-
Write Like the Room You Want to Enter
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode at: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/write-like-the-room/ His forty-slide deck died in the exec meeting. His two-page memo got the decision. Maya...
-
Influence Without Authority
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode at: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/influence-without-authority/ 75% of cross-functional teams fail at their basic goals. But a program manager...
-
Managing Up Without Sucking Up
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/managing-up/ Managing up isn't sucking up — it's one of the most promotable skills there is. Maya and Marcus...
-
The Strategic No
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/the-strategic-no/ He said yes to 11 initiatives. His flagship slipped twice. Maya and Marcus make the case that...
-
Your Work Doesn't Speak for Itself
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/work-doesnt-speak/ Her dashboard saved the company millions. Nobody upstairs knew her name — until she started...
-
Stop Collecting Mentors
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/stop-collecting-mentors/ You've got mentors. You've had the coffee chats. So why hasn't anyone opened a door…
more -
The Real Meeting Happens Before the Meeting
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/real-meeting-before/ You brought the best data in the room. Everyone nodded. And the decision went the other…
more -
The Override Call — When to Trust Your Judgment Over AI
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/the-override-call/ The AI said yes. Her judgment said no — and she was right. Maya and Marcus dig into fresh…
more -
The Succession Logjam — Why Nobody Above You Is Leaving (and What That Unlocks for You)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/the-succession-logjam/ What if the biggest thing between you and your next promotion isn't a competitor or a...
-
The Information Tax at the Top
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/information-tax-at-the-top/ The higher you climb, the less truth you hear. Maya and Marcus unpack Gallup's 2026...
-
Executive Presence — The 26% Nobody Explains
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this worksheet: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/the-26-nobody-explains/ A quarter of your next promotion has nothing to do with your results. Maya and Marcus...
-
The Promotion Language Is Strategy
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free worksheet for this episode: https://crayonleadership.com/podcast/skip-level/promotion-language-is-strategy/ What if the reason you're not getting promoted has nothing to do with how hard...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The promotion goes to the leader who's already thinking two levels up.
A daily 8-minute show for mid-senior leaders who want to get noticed by the top table — and be ready before the role opens.
Hard work got you here. It won't get you there.
Promotions don't go to the busiest leaders. They go to the ones senior leaders already recognize as peers — people who speak the language of strategy, carry executive presence, and make decisions like they already own the bigger role.
Skip Level is your daily shortcut to that leader. Every morning, in about eight minutes, hosts Maya and Marcus break down one strategic-leadership idea: what's new, why it matters, and exactly how to use it before your next meeting.
Maya brings the frameworks and ideas. Marcus asks the questions you're already thinking and keeps everything grounded in real situations. Every episode ends with action steps you can actually take that day.
W
HOSTED BY
Joe Dutkiewicz
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Skip Level have?
Skip Level currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Skip Level about?
The promotion goes to the leader who's already thinking two levels up. A daily 8-minute show for mid-senior leaders who want to get noticed by the top table — and be ready before the role opens. Hard work got you here. It won't get you there. Promotions don't go to the busiest leaders. They go to...
How often does Skip Level release new episodes?
Skip Level has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Skip Level?
You can listen to Skip Level on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Skip Level?
Skip Level is created and hosted by Joe Dutkiewicz.
URL copied to clipboard!