Top 5 Leadership Techniques Every Manager Should Know
From How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill by Kate Waterfall Hill
January 29, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 61
About this episode
Kate Waterfall Hill shares the top five essential leadership techniques for managers to create thriving teams.
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 Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate
People in this episode
Host: Kate Waterfall Hill
Topics covered
- leadership techniques
- management
- team building
- feedback
- delegation
Keywords
- leadership
- management techniques
- outcome-based delegation
- one-to-ones
- high-quality feedback
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