In this episode of 'How to Lead,' leadership coach Kate shares the top five leadership techniques essential for managers and leaders. She emphasises the importance of outcome-based delegation, consistent one-to-ones, clarity first principles, high-quality feedback, and balancing direction, support, and accountability. Featuring practical examples and frameworks, Kate provides actionable strategies to help leaders create thriving teams and achieve positive results.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Techniques

01:03 Linda's Satirical Leadership Tips

01:42 The Importance of Practical Leadership Techniques

02:30 Technique 1: Outcome-Based Delegation

04:38 Technique 2: Consistent One-to-Ones

06:17 Technique 3: Clarity First Principle

07:35 The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership

09:31 Technique 4: High-Quality Feedback

11:15 Technique 5: The Leadership Triangle

12:51 Recap and Final Thoughts

14:08 Conclusion and Call to Action

Useful links:

The Digital Academy Online Course

Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes

Buy the "How to Lead" book

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn

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Contact Kate

Mentioned in this episode:

Digital Academy January Sale

Click here for the How to Lead: Digital Academy: www.waterfallhill.co.uk/htl-digital-academy

In this episode of 'How to Lead,' leadership coach Kate dives into managing underperformance, a challenge that affects all leaders. Kate shares practical tools and strategies to address underperformance in a structured, calm, and human way. Learn how to handle different types of employee responses and the importance of consistency in follow-up. The episode concludes with self-reflection questions to help leaders improve their approach to managing underperformance.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Managing Under Performance

02:05 Common Mistakes in Handling Under Performance

03:20 Understanding the Root Causes of Under Performance

05:26 Effective Conversations for Managing Under Performance

07:09 The LECA Framework for Performance Conversations

08:53 Handling Different Types of Responses

10:26 When to Escalate: Reset Conversations and Formal Processes

12:10 Consistency and Self-Reflection in Leadership

13:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Useful links:

The Digital Academy Online Course

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Digital Academy January Sale

Click here for the How to Lead: Digital Academy: www.waterfallhill.co.uk/htl-digital-academy

Kate kicks off the new year with a strategic reflection and planning process for 2026. The episode includes actionable steps and a workbook (link below) to help leaders enhance their effectiveness, with practical tools for weekly touch points, team discussions, personal leadership plans, and creating a shock-absorbent leadership approach. The episode aims to help leaders cultivate clarity, care, and curiosity, and ultimately, a more impactful and adaptable leadership style in 2026.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Reflecting and Planning for 2026

00:55 Introduction and Setting Up for Success

01:01 Linda the Bad Manager: A Lesson in Self-Awareness

02:24 The Reality of January for Leaders

03:21 A Fresh Strategic Model for 2026 Planning

06:26 The Three Rooms Model

07:56 Setting Intentions, Not Resolutions

09:24 Planning Through the Lens of Energy

10:44 Designing Your Year with Leadership Touch Points

11:43 Planning with Your Team

12:59 Creating a One Page Personal Leadership Plan

13:53 Planning for the Unexpected

14:48 Day One, Week One Action List

15:38 Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts

Useful links:

The Reflect & Plan Workbook

The Digital Academy Online Course

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Digital Academy January Sale

Click here for the How to Lead: Digital Academy: www.waterfallhill.co.uk/htl-digital-academy