Delve into the topic of exit interviews with Kate Waterfall Hill in this episode of 'How to Lead'. Kate explores the pitfalls of poorly conducted exit interviews and shows how they can be transformed into a powerful tool for organisational improvement. Tune in for practical tips to better manage employee retention and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Exit Interviews

00:36 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

01:32 Understanding Exit Interviews

01:54 Why Exit Interviews Often Fail

03:42 Practical Solutions for Effective Feedback

05:46 The Importance of Continuous Improvement

07:00 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

09:15 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate Waterfall Hill explores why conflict feels so challenging and how we can reframe it into something that's actually useful. She provides practical advice on reframing conflict positively, resolving disputes effectively, and creating an environment where different perspectives can thrive.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Management

00:39 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

02:10 Understanding Conflict: Definitions and Perspectives

04:28 Why Conflict Feels Challenging

08:10 Practical Tools for Conflict Resolution

13:11 Preventing Conflict Through Proactive Leadership

14:09 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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In this episode of How to Lead, Kate Waterfall Hill discusses the intricacies of succession planning and internal promotions versus external hires. Hearing first from Linda's boss William, on how not to do it, before Kate provides practical advice emphasising the importance of knowledge mapping, risk assessment, and development planning.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Succession Planning

00:44 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

01:25 Internal Promotions vs External Hiring

02:28 Succession Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable

03:39 Internal Promotions: Benefits and Pitfalls

05:41 External Recruitment: Fresh Perspectives and Challenges

06:51 Practical Tips for Effective Succession Planning

07:52 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

08:49 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Today's episode of 'How to Lead,' with Kate Waterfall Hill delves into the murky waters of leadership confidence  and what keeps many new leaders awake at night, that nagging feeling that you're not quite ready for the big chair. With practical advice to accelerate confidence and actionable strategies that go beyond just wait and see.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Confidence

00:35 Linda the Bad Manager: Confidence vs. Competence

01:28 The Leadership Confidence Dilemma

02:06 Practical Advice for Building Confidence

04:00 Understanding Imposter Syndrome

04:55 Reframing Confidence and Self-Doubt

06:28 Practical Strategies for Confidence Building

10:31 Daily Practices for Leadership Confidence

12:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

13:34 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode of How to Lead, host Kate Waterfall Hill explores the concept of coaching for peak performance.  Being a great leader isn't about being the fountain of all the solutions. It's about creating an environment where your team can find their own answers. Today Kate is going to show you how to do exactly that through coaching leadership.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Peak Performance Coaching

00:50 Meet Linda the Bad Manager

01:48 The Power of Coaching Leadership

04:16 Practical Coaching Techniques

04:37 The PAUSE Technique

05:10 Real-Life Coaching Examples

06:19 The Value of External Coaching

10:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 It's very tempting to try to rally the troops with some corporate buzzwords, but today Kate talks about what actually works instead.  Hear about how genuine team engagement isn't built on corporate jargon or arbitrary targets but something far more fundamental. A shared sense of purpose and achievement.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction: Leading with Empathy and Authority

00:43 Linda the Bad Manager: A Satirical Take

02:03 The Pitfalls of Corporate Jargon

02:46 Real-World Examples of Purpose-Driven Goals

04:07 Practical Tools for Leaders

06:37 Transforming Financial Targets into Meaningful Goals

09:39 Final Thoughts and Recap

10:23 Closing Remarks and Resources

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Delegation is a tool for team growth and personal leadership development if done correctly. This week Kate introduces the 'Delegation Checklist', exploring how to set clear expectations, enable understanding, and establish support systems, with real-world examples highlighting the benefits of effective delegation.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Delegation

00:36 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

01:36 The Delegation Dilemma

01:53 Types of Managers and Delegation

02:38 The Delegation Checklist

03:33 Setting Clear Expectations

03:47 Enabling Understanding and Support

04:47 Real-Life Examples of Good Delegation

05:21 Practical Next Steps and Pitfalls to Avoid

06:18 Summary and Final Thoughts

07:05 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Do you have experience of the 'Too Busy Boss Syndrome'? In today's episode of How to Lead, Kate discusses the attributes of a 'Too Busy Boss' and the detrimental effects a busy leader can have on team dynamics and productivity. She offers practical approaches for CEOs and leaders, and advice for those dealing with a too busy boss, with strategies to maximise limited interactions effectively.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Too Busy Boss Syndrome

00:35 Meet Linda the Bad Manager

01:13 The Paradox of Leadership

02:47 Practical Approaches to Better Leadership

04:14 Tips for Dealing with a Too Busy Boss

05:22 Final Thoughts and Summary

06:34 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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