
Vision and values
12/13/24 • 14 min
In today's episode, Kate talks about how to set a clear vision for your team or organisation. With practical steps and some real-world examples from major companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, she explains how to define, communicate, and integrate organisational vision and values into daily operations.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Vision Setting
00:37 Linda's Comical Values Presentation
02:30 The Importance of Vision
02:59 Defining Vision and Mission
04:09 Organizational Values Explained
04:47 Making Values Effective
06:38 Addressing Workplace Discomfort
06:54 Summarizing Key Values
07:06 Google's Vision and Values
07:48 Amazon's Vision and Values
08:13 Microsoft's Vision and Values
09:00 The Role of Leaders in Vision and Values
09:29 The Power of a Shared Vision: JFK's NASA Story
11:09 Promoting Vision and Values in Your Organization
12:30 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Vision and Values
13:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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In today's episode, Kate talks about how to set a clear vision for your team or organisation. With practical steps and some real-world examples from major companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, she explains how to define, communicate, and integrate organisational vision and values into daily operations.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Vision Setting
00:37 Linda's Comical Values Presentation
02:30 The Importance of Vision
02:59 Defining Vision and Mission
04:09 Organizational Values Explained
04:47 Making Values Effective
06:38 Addressing Workplace Discomfort
06:54 Summarizing Key Values
07:06 Google's Vision and Values
07:48 Amazon's Vision and Values
08:13 Microsoft's Vision and Values
09:00 The Role of Leaders in Vision and Values
09:29 The Power of a Shared Vision: JFK's NASA Story
11:09 Promoting Vision and Values in Your Organization
12:30 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Vision and Values
13:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Kate Waterfall Hill Website
Contact Kate
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Discover ways to build better outcomes in your performance reviews. In this episode, Kate explores the true purpose of performance reviews and how they can be transformed from mere bureaucratic exercises into valuable, relationship-building opportunities. Learn how to spend effective time with your team, set clear actionable goals, and schedule specific follow-ups to foster growth and trust in your organisation.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Performance Reviews
00:47 Meet Linda the Bad Manager
02:13 Transforming Performance Reviews
02:42 Practical Steps for Effective Reviews
04:08 The SOEROC Feedback Model
06:03 Setting SMART Objectives
06:44 Linking Individual Goals to Company Objectives
09:18 Final Thoughts and Summary
10:35 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Managing Change
00:41 Linda's Approach to Change
02:32 The Reality of Change in Business
03:06 Effective Communication Strategies
04:00 Involving Your Team in the Change Process
04:48 Training and Support for Change
05:13 Using Screen Recording Tools for Training
05:26 The Role of CRM Champions
05:45 Embracing Flexibility in Change Management
06:07 Announcing My New Book: How to Lead
06:35 The Importance of Empathy in Change
07:03 Celebrating Milestones and Maintaining Morale
07:40 Leading by Example During Change
08:09 Understanding the Change Equation
08:39 Steps to Reduce Resistance to Change
10:18 Collaborative Change Management
10:37 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways on Managing Change
11:03 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill - Vision and values
Transcript
How do you go about setting a clear vision for your team or organisation? This is what we're going to be talking about today on How to Lead, the podcast for CEO, founders and leaders who want the perfect balance of empathy and authority. I'm Kate Waterpool Hill and I'll be sharing some ideas from over 30 years of working in business and leadership development. Don't forget if you want to stop screaming into your pillow every time you think about team management and yo
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