
Holding one-to-ones
05/02/25 • 13 min
In this episode of How to Lead, Kate shares her insights on conducting effective one-to-one meetings, providing leaders with actionable advice to improve engagement, productivity, and working relationships through thoughtful interactions.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement
01:11 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager
02:30 What is a One-to-One?
03:28 The Importance of One-to-Ones
03:56 Setting the Right Tone
04:50 Effective One-to-One Structure
05:42 The Power of Questions
06:53 Providing Constructive Feedback
07:26 Feedback Models
09:23 Avoiding Common Pitfalls
10:19 Handling Challenging Situations
12:25 Key Points and Conclusion
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In this episode of How to Lead, Kate shares her insights on conducting effective one-to-one meetings, providing leaders with actionable advice to improve engagement, productivity, and working relationships through thoughtful interactions.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement
01:11 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager
02:30 What is a One-to-One?
03:28 The Importance of One-to-Ones
03:56 Setting the Right Tone
04:50 Effective One-to-One Structure
05:42 The Power of Questions
06:53 Providing Constructive Feedback
07:26 Feedback Models
09:23 Avoiding Common Pitfalls
10:19 Handling Challenging Situations
12:25 Key Points and Conclusion
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Useful links:
Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes
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Contact Kate
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In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate explores the critical skill of strategic thinking for leaders, CEOs, and founders. She shares practical steps for fostering strategic thinking in teams and offers insights on improving innovation, impact, and career development.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement
01:09 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager
01:42 Understanding Strategic Thinking
02:45 Barriers to Strategic Thinking
03:29 Strategies to Develop Strategic Thinking
05:52 The Impact of Strategic Thinking
06:49 Practical Scenarios and Tips
08:38 Summary and Conclusion
09:33 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill - Holding one-to-ones
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Holding effective one-to-ones. This is what we'll be talking about today on how to lead the podcast for CEOs, founders, and leaders who want the perfect balance of empathy and authority. I'm Kate Waterfall Hill, and I'll be sharing some ideas from over 30 years of working in business and leadership development Before we start the show, I wanted to remind you that my new program, the Leadership Accelerator Premium, is now available. It is all the best bits of a course,
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