How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

Kate Waterfall Hill
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How to Lead is the go-to podcast for CEOs, founders, business owners, and leaders who want to strike the perfect balance between authority and empathy. I’m Kate Waterfall Hill - leadership coach, author, and creator of Linda, the bad manager, my alter ego who shows us how not to lead. With over 30 years’ experience working with and coaching CEOs and founders (and being one myself), I’ve helped hundreds of leaders elevate their skills and confidence. In each episode, I’ll share simple, actionable tips and habits to take the stress out of people management. Every episode starts with Linda’s “what not to do” moment, followed by practical insights on how to handle leadership challenges with finesse. You’ll find How to Lead on all major podcast platforms, plus video episodes on YouTube. My best-selling book, How to Lead, is also a great companion to the show. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss an episode, and if you enjoy it, please rate, review, and share with fellow leaders. For coaching programmes or my self-paced Digital Academy, visit www.waterfallhill.co.uk. Got a topic suggestion? Email me at hello@waterfallhill.co.uk. Follow me on all major social platforms - just search Kate Waterfall Hill or Linda, the bad manager, and join a community of over 300,000 leaders.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Managing Gen X and Boomers

    In this episode of the How to Lead Podcast, Kate provides practical tools, techniques, and strategies for managing Gen X and Baby Boomer employees successfully.  Managing experience can be just as tricky as managing inexperience, and in this episode Kate highlights the importance of respect for expertise, clarity over charisma, and the benefits of tech integration without condescension, with actionable tips. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Managing Gen X and Boomers 00:54 Understanding the Generational Spectrum 01:43 Alice's Story: A Lesson in Assumptions 02:48 Challenges in Managing Experienced Employees 03:45 Four Key Lessons for Managing Experienced Colleagues 05:53 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 07:25 Practical Tips for Immediate Implementation 07:55 Conclusion: Respect, Relevance, and Relationship JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    10 min

  2. 11 DEC

    Hybrid or Remote Working

    In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate delves into the critical challenge of building and sustaining trust in hybrid and remote teams. Drawing from her extensive leadership experience, she outlines practical habits to strengthen trust, address common pitfalls like proximity bias, and promote equity in meetings. Through a mix of strategic insights, Kate emphasises the importance of consistent behaviours, clear communication, and intentional connection to foster a thriving hybrid work environment. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Hybrid Leadership 00:57 The Importance of Trust in Hybrid Teams 04:08 Common Pitfalls in Hybrid Work 05:41 Core Principles of Trust 06:38 Practical Strategies for Leading Hybrid Teams 10:01 The Role of Office Policies in Hybrid Work 12:00 Feedback and Iteration in Hybrid Work 12:48 Conclusion and Homework JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    14 min

  3. 4 DEC

    Prioritising and To Do Lists

    In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate delves into the critical skill of prioritising tasks and managing to-do lists. She discusses common pitfalls leaders face, such as the confusion between urgency and importance, and ineffective delegation. Kate provides actionable strategies including the Eisenhower Matrix, impact vs. effort grids, the 1-3-5 Rule, and the 'Hell Yes' test to ensure leaders can focus on what truly matters. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Prioritising and To-Do Lists 00:58 Common Struggles with To-Do Lists 01:48 Linda's To-Do List Dilemma 02:52 The Importance of Prioritization 04:50 Effective To-Do List Strategies 05:07 Prioritization Frameworks 06:33 Daily Prioritization Techniques 09:09 Communicating and Reviewing Priorities 12:02 Conclusion and Reflective Questions JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    14 min

  4. 27 NOV

    Kate and Linda's fireside chat - the anniversary show

    Celebrating one year of leadership insights. In this special anniversary episode of the How to Lead podcast, Kate celebrates the podcast's one-year milestone with a guest appearance from Linda the bad manager. Together, they reflect on the top 10 episodes from the past year, discussing key leadership themes such as clarity, delegation, feedback, and the importance of intentional leadership. The episode emphasises the transformative power of clear communication, caring leadership, and curiosity in creating thriving teams, with a reminder from Linda of how easy it is to slip into habits that look like management, but aren't actually real leadership. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Announcement 01:13 Meet Linda: The Bad Manager 02:50 Reflecting on a Year of Leadership Lessons 05:59 Top 10 Most Listened Episodes 08:50 Linda's Leadership Epiphany 10:06 Conclusion and Future Outlook JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    12 min

  5. 20 NOV

    Leading with Clarity

    In the final episode of the three-part mini-series on care, curiosity, and clarity, Kate discusses the importance of clarity in leadership. She highlights how clarity is not only operational but emotional, and addresses its role in delegation, decision-making, cross-functional teamwork, crisis management, psychological safety, and creating team rituals. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to the Series Finale 01:25 The Importance of Clarity 03:49 Delegation with Precision: The PORT Framework 05:08 Decision Making Modes for Leaders 05:49 Ensuring Cross-Functional Clarity 07:01 Clarity in Times of Crisis 07:42 Building Psychological Safety with Clarity 08:18 Embedding Clarity Through Rituals 09:12 Self-Clarity for Leaders 09:40 Avoiding Common Clarity Traps 10:12 Reflection and Practical Steps 12:00 Tying It All Together: Care, Curiosity, and Clarity 13:13 Conclusion and Call to Action JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    14 min

  6. 13 NOV

    Leading with Curiosity

    In this second episode of the mini-series looking at three essential leadership qualities - care, curiosity and clarity, Kate delves into the importance of curiosity in effective leadership. She look at how curiosity can help reduce tension, handle conflict, provide effective feedback, and build stronger relationships without losing momentum. The episode also covers common misconceptions about curiosity, the barriers to adopting it, and practical steps to integrate curiosity into everyday leadership practices. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Leading with Curiosity 00:36 The Importance of Curiosity in Leadership 01:39 Common Misconceptions About Curiosity 02:50 Practical Steps to Cultivate Curiosity 03:31 Using Curiosity to Manage Conflict 03:56 Building a Curiosity Bank 06:38 Curiosity in Feedback and Relationships 07:57 Curiosity in Meetings and Managing Up 09:34 Encouraging Diversity of Thought 10:02 Avoiding Curiosity Traps 11:04 Reflection and Practice Plan 12:11 Conclusion and Next Steps JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    14 min

  7. 6 NOV

    Leading with Care

    This episode of 'How to Lead,' with Kate Waterfall is the first in a mini-series looking at three essential leadership qualities - care, curiosity and clarity. Today is all about care without being overly lenient, looking at the importance of empathy, active listening, recognising different personalities, and the role of language and tone in leadership. With actionable strategies to implement these concepts, making it clear how genuine care can improve team engagement, performance, and overall workplace morale. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Leading with Care 00:59 Understanding the Importance of Care in Leadership 03:37 Exploring Empathy in Leadership 05:03 The Power of Active Listening 06:06 Recognizing Diverse Perspectives 08:04 Effective Communication: Language and Tone 09:15 Handling Conflict with Care 10:55 Balancing Care and Challenge 12:44 Practical Steps to Implement Care in Leadership 13:32 Conclusion and Next Steps JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    15 min

  8. 30 OCT

    Profiling tools and DiSC assessments

    In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate delves into the significance of behavioural assessment models, particularly DISC profiling, for CEOs, founders, and leaders. Explaining the four DISC styles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and how they contribute to effective team management, the episode aims to equip leaders with the knowledge to enhance their influence and ensure their teams thrive. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Behavioral Assessment Models 00:56 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager 02:06 Understanding DISC Profiling 03:51 Breaking Down the DISC Styles 08:43 Applying DISC in Leadership 10:03 Other Assessment Tools 13:20 Using DISC in Teams 14:31 Personal Reflection and Conclusion JOIN 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

    17 min
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How to Lead is the go-to podcast for CEOs, founders, business owners, and leaders who want to strike the perfect balance between authority and empathy. I’m Kate Waterfall Hill - leadership coach, author, and creator of Linda, the bad manager, my alter ego who shows us how not to lead. With over 30 years’ experience working with and coaching CEOs and founders (and being one myself), I’ve helped hundreds of leaders elevate their skills and confidence. In each episode, I’ll share simple, actionable tips and habits to take the stress out of people management. Every episode starts with Linda’s “what not to do” moment, followed by practical insights on how to handle leadership challenges with finesse. You’ll find How to Lead on all major podcast platforms, plus video episodes on YouTube. My best-selling book, How to Lead, is also a great companion to the show. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss an episode, and if you enjoy it, please rate, review, and share with fellow leaders. For coaching programmes or my self-paced Digital Academy, visit www.waterfallhill.co.uk. Got a topic suggestion? Email me at hello@waterfallhill.co.uk. Follow me on all major social platforms - just search Kate Waterfall Hill or Linda, the bad manager, and join a community of over 300,000 leaders.

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