Make the exchange consequential
The relationship should connect to decisions leaders actually make: candidate communication, workplace technology, development, flexibility, and employer narrative.
Design for candor
A senior title can make honest feedback difficult. Clear confidentiality, specific prompts, and visible follow-through make the exchange safer and more useful.
Turn insight into operating change
A good conversation is not the endpoint. Capture themes, choose a small experiment, assign ownership, and return to what changed.