Rewarding High Performing Team Members

In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate dives into the delicate art of rewarding top performers without doing what Linda would do - just giving them more work. She'll explore the power of personal acknowledgment, and strategies for setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and maintaining balanced workloads to keep your team energized and productive. Kate also discusses the importance of celebrating successes and fostering high morale through empathetic leadership. Whether you're a seasoned manager or an aspiring leader, you'll gain actionable insights to build and sustain a high-performing, motivated team. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts on these strategies – I'm eager to hear how they work for you!Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Rewarding High Performers00:37 Linda's Example: The Wrong Way to Reward01:03 The Pitfalls of Overloading High Performers02:02 Effective Ways to Reward Hard Work02:06 Personal Acknowledgement: A Simple Yet Powerful Gesture02:45 Development Opportunities: Investing in Growth03:19 Flexible Working Arrangements: Trust and Respect03:50 Financial Incentives: Tangible Rewards04:51 Special Projects: Meaningful Challenges05:17 Appealing to Employee Values05:25 Introducing My New Book: How to Lead05:54 Creating a Positive Work Environment06:22 Encouraging Autonomy in Your Team07:02 Setting Clear Goals and Providing Feedback07:39 Balancing Workloads Effectively08:12 Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements08:36 The Importance of Listening to Your Team09:02 Wrapping Up: Rewarding Hard Work09:25 Final Thoughts and FarewellJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox. 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" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate

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A guide for CEOs, founders, business owners and leaders who want the perfect balance of authority and empathy when it comes to leading their people. I'm Kate Waterfall Hill, a leadership coach, author and the creator of "Linda, the bad manager", my alter ego on social media who inspires better leadership by showing us how not to lead. I’ve worked with CEOs and founders for the whole of my 30+ year career, I am one myself and I’ve coached hundreds of leaders to elevate their skills. This podcast will be available weekly and will contain simple, immediately actionable tips, tricks and habits that will set you up for success, so you can stop worrying about the people management side of running your business. We'll take a look at how "Linda, the bad manager" tackles a situation and then move to delivering some genuine insights and top tips of how to handle the same topic with finesse and elegance. You’ll find "How to Lead" on all the usual podcast channels and there’s even a video version on YouTube. I’ve also written a best-selling book, called “How to Lead”, which is a great accompaniment to the podcast. Please subscribe or follow to ensure you don’t miss out on future episodes. If you enjoy the show, please like, leave a review and share with your fellow leaders to help spread the word. I truly appreciate your support. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, please email me at hello@waterfallhill.co.uk. Follow me on all the usual social media channels - just look for Kate Waterfall Hill (or Linda, the bad manager). Join over 200,000 other followers on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.