How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

• The Four Cs of Employee Engagement Mini-series: Community

  In this final episode of the miniseries on the four Cs of Employee Engagement, Kate discusses how to build a sense of community within teams. She outlines the five key elements of community—connection, recognition, psychological safety, shared purpose, and inclusion—and provides practical tips for leaders to foster these within their teams. Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Community Building00:25 Recap of the Four Cs Miniseries01:20 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study01:52 Defining Community in the Workplace02:36 The Importance of Community at Work03:17 Five Key Ingredients of Community03:52 Building Connection and Recognition05:12 Fostering Psychological Safety06:09 Creating a Shared Purpose07:00 Promoting Inclusion07:36 Common Traps That Destroy Community08:26 Practical Steps to Build Community09:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts09:43 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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• The Four Cs of Employee Engagement Mini-series: Control

  In this third part of a mini-series on the four key elements of team engagement, Kate explores the topic of control in leadership. She focusses on how to empower your team without abandoning them, breaking down the importance of giving your team the right amount of control, how to do it effectively, and common pitfalls to avoid. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Empowering Leadership00:24 The Four Cs of Team Engagement01:07 Diving into Control01:12 Linda's Management Style01:58 Defining Control in Leadership03:51 Common Leadership Pitfalls04:41 Practical Framework for Delegation07:06 Building a Culture of Ownership09:04 Self-Check for Leaders09:31 Conclusion and Next StepsJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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• The Four Cs of Employee Engagement Mini-series: Challenge

  In this second episode of the Four Cs of Employee Engagement mini-series, Kate discusses the importance of challenging team members in a way that promotes growth without overwhelm. Exploring the concept of the comfort-stretch-panic model she provides practical strategies for introducing healthy challenges in the workplace. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement00:49 Exploring the Four Cs Leadership Model01:19 Understanding the Importance of Challenge01:25 Linda's Approach to Challenging Her Team03:23 The Sweet Spot: Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones05:19 Practical Ideas for Introducing Healthy Challenge06:47 The Role of Psychological Safety in Challenge07:38 Recognizing and Addressing Panic Zone Signs08:19 Encouraging Effort and Self-Trust09:06 Challenge for Leaders and ConclusionJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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• The Four Cs of Employee Engagement Mini-series: Clarity

  This episode of 'How to Lead,' with Kate Waterfall Hill kicks off a mini-series on the Four Cs of Employee Engagement: Clarity, Challenge, Control, and Community. Clarity, and its importance for team engagement and performance, is the focus today. Kate discusses how a lack of clarity can lead to confusion, frustration, and underperformance, and provides practical tips on how leaders can communicate more clearly, align team goals with organisational vision, and create a shared understanding to enhance team motivation and effectiveness. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to the Four Cs of Leadership00:43 Focus on Clarity01:27 Linda's Struggle with Clarity02:11 The Importance of Clarity in Leadership02:50 Creating Clarity for Your Team07:44 Common Pitfalls and Solutions09:05 Practical Steps to Enhance Clarity10:14 Emotional Impact of Clarity11:40 Final Thoughts and Next Episode PreviewJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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• Micromanaging

  In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate Waterfall Hill addresses the pitfalls of micromanagement and offers alternative leadership strategies. With practical advice on setting clear outcomes, co-creating timelines, and fostering a culture of psychological safety.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Micromanagement00:50 Linda's Management Style01:33 The Reality of Micromanagement02:54 The Cost of Micromanagement03:58 Shifting to Real Leadership04:35 Practical Tips for Delegation05:28 Creating a Supportive Culture06:01 Self-Awareness and Control07:53 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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