# How to build trust in a team as their new leader Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275/how-to-build-trust-in-a-team-as-their-new-leader Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275/how-to-build-trust-in-a-team-as-their-new-leader.md Podcast: [How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275) Published: 2026-02-26T01:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.waterfallhill.co.uk/podcast Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ad579cc-3386-42d5-b837-a431fde9ed44.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275/episodes/how-to-build-trust-in-a-team-as-their-new-leader Duration seconds: 836 ## Resource In this episode of the 'How to Lead' podcast, Kate provides practical tools and strategies for building trust as a new leader in a team. She emphasises the importance of vulnerability, consistency, clear communication, and understanding team dynamics. Key tips include observing before acting, being explicit about work expectations, maintaining reliability, and fostering a collaborative environment. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Building Trust as a New Leader 01:13 Common Misconceptions About Leadership 02:10 Practical Steps to Build Trust 05:34 Five Key Actions to Build Trust 07:19 Engaging with Your Team 09:11 Common Mistakes New Leaders Make 09:53 Leadership Development and Support 11:05 Addressing Team Dynamics 12:02 Final Thoughts on Building Trust 12:30 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 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275/episodes/how-to-build-trust-in-a-team-as-their-new-leader/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275/how-to-build-trust-in-a-team-as-their-new-leader.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.