How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

Introducing Kate Waterfall Hill: Leadership Coach and Creator of Linda the Bad ManagerIn this bonus episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate Waterfall Hill, a seasoned leadership coach, introduces herself and her background. Kate shares her extensive experience working with CEOs and founders and her journey to becoming a certified coach, as well as explaining the origins of her TikTok alter ego, Linda the Bad Manager, who humorously highlights poor leadership practices. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to the Bonus Episode00:23 Meet Kate Waterfall Hill02:02 Kate's Leadership Journey03:01 The Birth of Linda, the Bad Manager05:13 Linda's Imaginary Colleagues06:04 The Mission Behind Linda07:14 Resources for Aspiring Leaders07:59 Conclusion and Next StepsJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox. Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes. Buy the "How to Lead" book.Connect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

Dread your weekly team meetings? In this week's episode, Kate talks about how to change the dreaded weekly team meeting into a dynamic and productive session. She'll talk about the common pitfalls and present eight actionable tips to improve meetings. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Effective Team Meetings00:41 Linda's Job Justification Meeting02:20 Transforming Dreaded Meetings into Dynamic Sessions03:10 Setting Clear Purposes for Meetings03:43 Creating and Sticking to an Agenda04:29 Keeping Meetings Short and Encouraging Participation04:57 Encouraging Team Participation05:03 Fostering Collaboration and Inclusion05:08 Managing Dominant Participants05:26 Creating Comfortable Avenues for Quiet Members05:47 Ensuring Full Participation05:52 Focusing on Problem Solving06:10 Ending with Clear Action Items06:27 Introducing My New Book06:55 The Human Element in Meetings07:07 Tips for Keeping the Human Touch07:36 Rotating Leadership Roles07:57 Recap of Key Tips08:29 Final Thoughts and FarewellJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox. 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

In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate dives into the delicate art of rewarding top performers without doing what Linda would do - just giving them more work. She'll explore the power of personal acknowledgment, and strategies for setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and maintaining balanced workloads to keep your team energized and productive. Kate also discusses the importance of celebrating successes and fostering high morale through empathetic leadership. Whether you're a seasoned manager or an aspiring leader, you'll gain actionable insights to build and sustain a high-performing, motivated team. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts on these strategies – I'm eager to hear how they work for you!Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Rewarding High Performers00:37 Linda's Example: The Wrong Way to Reward01:03 The Pitfalls of Overloading High Performers02:02 Effective Ways to Reward Hard Work02:06 Personal Acknowledgement: A Simple Yet Powerful Gesture02:45 Development Opportunities: Investing in Growth03:19 Flexible Working Arrangements: Trust and Respect03:50 Financial Incentives: Tangible Rewards04:51 Special Projects: Meaningful Challenges05:17 Appealing to Employee Values05:25 Introducing My New Book: How to Lead05:54 Creating a Positive Work Environment06:22 Encouraging Autonomy in Your Team07:02 Setting Clear Goals and Providing Feedback07:39 Balancing Workloads Effectively08:12 Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements08:36 The Importance of Listening to Your Team09:02 Wrapping Up: Rewarding Hard Work09:25 Final Thoughts and FarewellJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox. 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

In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate explores the critical distinctions between leadership and management. Leadership being setting the vision and purpose, whilst management ensures the execution and detailing of tasks. She'll also delve into the transformative power of coaching in both roles, offering practical strategies for team empowerment and effective delegation. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned manager, you'll find actionable advice to enhance your leadership toolkit. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Management00:57 Linda's Perspective on Leadership vs. Management02:45 Defining Leadership and Management03:06 The Role of a Leader04:40 The Role of a Manager05:19 The Importance of Coaching06:11 The Power of Collaborative Problem-Solving06:50 Balancing Leadership and Management07:34 The Role of a Manager07:49 Introducing My New Book08:55 The Benefits of Coaching09:25 Encouraging Innovation and Collaboration10:18 When Coaching Isn't Enough10:50 Wrapping Up: Leadership, Management, and Coaching11:19 Final Thoughts and FarewellJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox. 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