# Prioritising and To Do Lists

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Podcast: [How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-kate-waterfall-hill-7104275)
Published: 2025-12-04T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.waterfallhill.co.uk/podcast
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## Resource

In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate delves into the critical skill of prioritising tasks and managing to-do lists. She discusses common pitfalls leaders face, such as the confusion between urgency and importance, and ineffective delegation. Kate provides actionable strategies including the Eisenhower Matrix, impact vs. effort grids, the 1-3-5 Rule, and the 'Hell Yes' test to ensure leaders can focus on what truly matters. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Prioritising and To-Do Lists 00:58 Common Struggles with To-Do Lists 01:48 Linda's To-Do List Dilemma 02:52 The Importance of Prioritization 04:50 Effective To-Do List Strategies 05:07 Prioritization Frameworks 06:33 Daily Prioritization Techniques 09:09 Communicating and Reviewing Priorities 12:02 Conclusion and Reflective Questions JOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE ⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. 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" book Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on TikTok Contact Kate

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