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What if getting organized at work felt more like The Home Edit — and less like hustle, urgency, and mental overload? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, I’m introducing the concept of Grounded Leadership Systems and sharing why the way we organize our work has everything to do with how we lead, decide, and protect our energy. Using familiar metaphors from The Home Edit, I walk through how practical tools like Kanban boards, OneNote hubs, and visual leadership systems can function like an organized pantry, a color-coded closet, or perfectly sized storage bins — systems that support you instead of demanding more from you. We talk about: What grounded leadership actually means (and what it doesn’t) Why overwhelmed leaders don’t need more discipline — they need better systems How Kanban boards work like the “rainbow method” for organizing projects Why a OneNote hub is the pantry your leadership life needs How grounded systems reduce decision fatigue, urgency, and burnout What “The Home Edit for Work” looks like in real leadership life I also share how this idea ties into our Get Organized at Work community, where I’m hosting my Leading Through Challenging Times webinar and supporting leaders with tools, systems, and practical workflows that make work feel lighter. If you’re a healthcare leader, manager, or working professional who wants to get organized at work without feeling rigid, overwhelmed, or behind — this episode is for you. 👉 Join the community with founding member pricing ($5/month) using code FOUNDER before we move to our $9.97/month invested model. Inside the community, you’ll get access to: My OneNote Hub The Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course (6 modules) Live trainings and replays Weekly prompts and leadership systems Community of professionals and leaders from across disciplines like healthcare, public health, engineering, real estate, community agencies, hotel management, higher education, and more 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals: https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359 Grounded leadership isn’t about controlling more — it’s about building systems that hold you, so you can lead well.   ✨ Resources mentioned in this episode: Join the Get Organized at Work podcast community for tools, discussions, and leadership resources Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd 📅Monthly Community Meetup 📍 Inside the Get Organized at Work community 🕔 Tuesdays at 5PM Central 🧠 Topic: Leadership in uncertainty + live Q&A + community support Keywords: proactive leadership, reactive leadership, decision fatigue, leadership systems, organized leadership, planning without overplanning, OneNote for work, OneNote hub, leadership organization, healthcare leadership   📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals to continue this conversation and engage more with Kayla and leadership professionals who love systems and getting organized at work. (Members get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla    Keywords: getting organized at work, leadership systems, grounded leadership, work organization systems, Kanban boards for leaders, OneNote organization, leadership workflows, reduce overwhelm at work, decision fatigue, leadership organization, productivity systems for leaders

Stewardship at Scale: Time, Energy, Systems — and Leading Together in Uncertain Times Leadership doesn’t scale through hustle — it scales through stewardship. In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt explores what stewardship at scale really means for modern leaders navigating uncertainty, pressure, and complexity. This conversation moves beyond personal productivity and into collective leadership, showing how organized leaders build systems, communities, and structures that create stability — not burnout. You’ll learn: Why leadership at scale is about environment design, not over-functioning How to steward time, energy, and systems without exhausting yourself The difference between personal leadership and collective leadership Why structure matters more than speed in uncertain times How community becomes a leadership system, not just a support space What it means to lead with presence, clarity, and calm instead of urgency This episode also introduces a new leadership rhythm inside the Get Organized at Work community: Monthly Community Leadership Meetups — a space for connection, Q&A, and support focused on leading in uncertain times, collective problem-solving, and sustainable leadership. Leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about stewarding better. And we don’t scale leadership alone — we scale it together. 🎧 Listen now and reflect: Where in your leadership do you need more structure — not more effort? Keywords: leadership systems, stewardship in leadership, organized leadership, leadership in uncertain times, time management for leaders, energy management, decision fatigue, systems thinking, collective leadership, leadership community, sustainable leadership, burnout prevention, leadership development, work systems, organizational leadership, leadership mindset, community leadership, leadership support systems ✨ Resources mentioned in this episode: Join the Get Organized at Work podcast community for tools, discussions, and leadership resources Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd 📅Monthly Community Meetup 📍 Inside the Get Organized at Work community 🕔 Tuesdays at 5PM Central 🧠 Topic: Leadership in uncertainty + live Q&A + community support Keywords: proactive leadership, reactive leadership, decision fatigue, leadership systems, organized leadership, planning without overplanning, OneNote for work, OneNote hub, leadership organization, healthcare leadership   📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals to continue this conversation and engage more with Kayla and leadership professionals who love systems and getting organized at work. (Members get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla   

Proactive vs Reactive Leadership: How Organized Leaders Choose Better (Without Overplanning) What’s the real difference between proactive and reactive leadership — and why does staying proactive feel so hard once work gets busy? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we build on last week’s conversation about decision fatigue and explore how organized leaders move from constantly reacting to intentionally choosing what matters most. We talk about proactive vs reactive leadership in real life, how to plan without overplanning, why motivation fades when everything feels urgent, and what it actually means to be strategic at work. You’ll also hear how simple systems — like a calm OneNote hub — can reduce mental load and help leaders think ahead without burning out. If you’re a leader, healthcare professional, or business owner who wants practical systems and realistic leadership advice, this episode is for you. ✨ Resources mentioned in this episode: Join the Get Organized at Work podcast community for free tools, discussions, and leadership resources Grab the free simple OneNote Hub template inside the community free resource library menu Watch my YouTube tutorial on building the Ultimate OneNote Hub Template (https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=BLnrMeXuVACfCiDs) Download the full Ultimate OneNote Hub Template (https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate) Keywords: proactive leadership, reactive leadership, decision fatigue, leadership systems, organized leadership, planning without overplanning, OneNote for work, OneNote hub, leadership organization, healthcare leadership   📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals to continue this conversation and engage more with Kayla and leadership professionals who love systems and getting organized at work. (Members get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Systems That Reduce Decision Fatigue: How Organized Leaders Protect Their Energy Decision fatigue is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — challenges leaders face today. In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we explore systems that reduce decision fatigue and why organized leaders don’t rely on willpower to stay productive — they design systems that protect their time, attention, and energy. Building on last week’s conversation about stewardship as a leadership skill, this episode breaks down how intentional leadership systems help reduce unnecessary decisions, prevent burnout, and support consistent, proactive leadership. In this episode, you’ll learn: what decision fatigue is and why leaders experience it so quickly how stewardship helps protect clarity and focus the types of daily decisions that drain leaders the most practical systems that reduce mental load and cognitive overwhelm how organized leaders stay strategic without working longer hours This episode is especially helpful for: leaders, managers, project managers, executive assistants, healthcare professionals, and anyone juggling multiple roles who wants systems that actually work in real life. If you’re feeling mentally tired, reactive, or overwhelmed at work, this episode will help you rethink how your systems support — or drain — your leadership energy.  Keywords decision fatigue, leadership systems, reducing decision fatigue, organized leadership, leadership productivity systems, leadership without burnout, proactive leadership, systems thinking for leaders 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals to continue this conversation and engage more with Kayla and leadership professionals who love systems and getting organized at work. (Members get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we explore stewardship as a leadership skill — and why it’s essential for leaders who want to be more organized, consistent, and proactive without burning out. We’ll talk about: the difference between control and stewardship how to steward your time, attention, systems, and energy why most productivity systems fail without intention and how stewardship leads to sustainable, strategic leadership This episode is perfect for: leaders, project managers, executive assistants, healthcare professionals, and anyone juggling multiple roles who wants systems that actually work in real life.   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla   

How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps Enjoy this replay of one of my most downloaded episodes in 2025! First recorded in March, it's very fitting for resetting ourselves for January. We'll be back in 2026 with a new episode (right now, we're resting 😴😎until the near year!). See you back next week! 📱Join the podcast community:  Get Organized at Work Podcast Community⁠! 📝Get my free "Project Roadmap" webinar and template when you join.   How to Get Organized at Work 🌱⏩ It’s time to spring forward—not just with the clock, but in your work and leadership! In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we’re diving into the mindset shifts and strategies you need to stay proactive, focused, and in control of your workload. You'll learn how to: ✅ Organize your thinking – the proactive success mindset ✅ Organize your daily work – creating your leader standard work ✅ Organize and prioritize your projects – your project roadmap ✅ Focus on the right work - how to delegate effectively ✅ Create your personal work brand ✅ Create your proactive communication strategy With Daylight Savings as our inspiration, this episode will help you reset, refresh, and leap ahead in your career. Plus, I’ll give you an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course—your step-by-step guide to streamlining your work, projects, and leadership. Hit play now and start your spring with clarity, confidence, and momentum! 🎧✨ #Productivity #TimeManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkOrganization #SpringForward #NewYear #NYE2025  -- 🚀 The Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE! 🎉 Course Sign Up Page Link! Click here! Inside the course, we’ll cover: 1️⃣ Foundations of Proactive Leadership 2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work 3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management 4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work 5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand 6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence     EPISODE LINKS & MENTIONED RESOURCES: Project Management Made Easy: Take Control of Your Career Today With These Organization Tips How to Create Your Project Roadmap Webinar & Free Templates (inside free community) MOST RECENT EPISODES: How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities MOST LISTENED TO EPISODES: EPISODE 1 of 3 - Don’t Wait for Permission: Improve Your Time Management and Organize Your Daily Work in OneNote in 2025! EPISODE 2 of 3 - Project Management Made Easy: Take Control of Your Career Today with These Organization Tips EPISODE 3 of 3 - Mastering Communication for Career Growth: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Boss and Team   CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter   RESOURCES: 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla      

2025 Year in Review: The Systems, Mindsets, and Leadership Lessons That Mattered Most What if the biggest leadership lesson of 2025 wasn’t about doing more — but about doing less, better? In this 2025 Year in Review episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, I’m reflecting on the most-downloaded episodes of the year and the leadership themes that resonated most with listeners. From building calm, effective work systems to redefining productivity, consistency, and career growth, this episode pulls together the insights that mattered most in real workplaces. You’ll hear: The top-performing leadership and productivity episodes of 2025 Why systems like OneNote, Kanban boards, and leader standard work resonated so strongly The shift from hustle culture to calm, sustainable leadership How consistency beats intensity when it comes to career advancement What these trends tell us about the future of leadership in 2026 If you’re a high-achieving professional, manager, or emerging leader who wants to get organized at work without burning out, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity. 🎯 Perfect for leaders who want to: Reduce overwhelm at work Build systems that support promotion and visibility Lead with confidence, boundaries, and balance Create consistency even on hard days As we head into 2026, this episode serves as both a reflection and a roadmap — reminding you that you don’t need more hustle to be a great leader. You need the right systems, rhythms, and expectations. 👉 Start with the Best of 2025 playlist to hear the leadership tools, mindset shifts, and productivity strategies that helped thousands of listeners get organized at work this year. ➡️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE599b_6Zh1XZTWP2Ib6PjdUFq6d_SuC7&si=Uf-8_kbMF7RquO4Y Keywords: leadership podcast, get organized at work, productivity for leaders, leadership systems leader standard work, career growth podcast, how to get promoted at work, work organization systems, burnout prevention for leaders, calm leadership, workplace, productivity, professional development podcast   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

The Calm Leader’s Second Brain: How to Build a Second Brain in OneNote for Clearer Leadership If your mind feels constantly full — juggling leadership decisions, work projects, personal responsibilities, and the fear of forgetting something important — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how building a Second Brain helped her stop holding everything in her head and start leading with more clarity, calm, and confidence. Inspired by Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte and the PARA Method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive), Kayla walks through how she adapted this framework specifically for leaders and working professionals using OneNote. You’ll learn: What a Second Brain is (and what it’s not) Why leaders don’t need more productivity tools — they need better thinking systems How to use OneNote as a leadership Second Brain A practical tab-by-tab structure you can adapt for work and life How offloading mental clutter can reduce decision fatigue and burnout This episode is for leaders, managers, and working professionals who want to think more clearly, make better decisions, and create systems that support their leadership — not overwhelm it. 🎧 Plus, Kayla shares how she’s turning this system into a OneNote template and YouTube walkthrough you can use to build your own Calm Leader Second Brain. Keywords: second brain for leaders, building a second brain, second brain system, one note second brain, onenote for leaders, leadership organization system, productivity for leaders, decision fatigue leadership, organizing information for leaders, leadership systems and workflows, PARA method explained, calm leadership, get organized at work, leadership mindset and systems, working professional productivity Want to build your own Calm Leader Second Brain? Join the Get Organized at Work community or get on the waitlist for Kayla’s OneNote Second Brain template — links are below:   ✨Ready to set boundaries, build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) 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Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 12 of The 12 Days of Leadership Your Leadership Blueprint for 2026: A Love Letter to the Leader You’re Becoming In the final episode of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re ending with something powerful — a love letter to the leader you’re becoming and a 2026 Leadership Blueprint designed to help you step boldly into your next level. If you've ever felt pulled between who you are and who you know you're capable of becoming, this episode bridges that gap. Together, we reflect on the leadership growth you’ve achieved, the challenges you’ve overcome, and the vision you’re stepping into for 2026. Inside this episode, we’ll walk through: ✨ How to create your 2026 Leadership Blueprint ✨ The systems, habits, and routines that help leaders stay organized and strategic ✨ Why reflection is the most underrated leadership development tool ✨ What it means to embrace purpose-driven leadership ✨ A guided identity practice to help you become a more confident, impactful leader ✨ A love-letter moment that reminds you exactly why your leadership matters This episode is a celebration of your commitment to growth — in your mindset, your organization, your habits, your strategy, and your purpose. Whether you’re preparing for a promotion, shifting into more strategic leadership, building confidence, or creating better work-life balance, this blueprint will help you move forward with clarity and intention. And if you’re craving structure, accountability, and systems that actually stick, enrollment is now open for The Organized Leader Sprint — your next step toward becoming the leader you’ve always known you could be. https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint This final episode is your invitation to build the future version of you — on purpose, with purpose. 🎧 Tune in now and end this series with a WOW-worthy moment of clarity, confidence, and celebration. Keywords: leadership growth, leadership development, leadership reflection, leadership planning 2026, leadership mindset, purpose-driven leadership, becoming a better leader, leadership goals, leadership blueprint, organized leadership, leader standard work, strategic leadership habits, how to grow as a leader, leadership identity   ✨Ready to set boundaries, build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 11 of The 12 Days of Leadership How to Prepare for Promotion: Visibility, Confidence & Leadership Identity Are you ready for your next leadership role — but unsure how to actually get promoted? Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Leadership, where we’re diving deep into the mindset, visibility strategies, and leadership identity shifts required to step into your next-level position with confidence. In today’s episode, we talk about: ⭐ How to get promoted at work without burning out or overworking ⭐ The leadership identity shift that turns you from a “doer” into a strategic leader ⭐ Why visibility is NOT bragging — it’s an essential leadership skill ⭐ Simple ways to get noticed for your strengths, achievements, and impact ⭐ How to advocate for yourself (in a way that feels natural and not cringey) ⭐ The key differences between high performers and promotable leaders ⭐ How to grow your career even in times of organizational change ⭐ How to build confidence as a leader so you feel READY for the next step This episode was inspired directly by YOU — so many of you said things like: “I want to become a manager.” “I just stepped into a director role and need systems.” “I want to be seen as more strategic.” “I want to grow in my leadership career but don’t know where to start.” Whether you're preparing for a promotion, stepping into a new leadership role, or dreaming of what’s next in your career, this episode gives you the structure, clarity, and encouragement you need to grow with purpose — not pressure. 🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward your next-level leadership era.   ✨Ready to set boundaries, build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 10 of The 12 Days of Leadership Boundaries, Balance & Burnout Prevention for High-Achieving Leaders If you’re a high-achieving leader who feels stretched thin, exhausted, or constantly “on,” this episode of the 12 Days of Leadership is your permission slip to pause. Today, we’re talking boundaries, balance, and burnout prevention — three core skills every modern leader needs but few are ever taught. Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize early burnout warning signs, set boundaries without guilt, and protect your energy so you can lead with clarity instead of depletion. Whether you’re managing a team, juggling multiple roles, or trying to level up in your career, these tools will help you create a leadership rhythm that is sustainable, strategic, and supportive of the life you want to live. You’ll walk away with practical scripts, mindset shifts, and real-world examples that make boundary-setting feel empowering — not uncomfortable. And yes… we’re talking about the emotional load, people-pleasing, and the hidden expectations that often push leaders into constant overextension. This episode is packed with actionable tips you can use today to reclaim time, protect your well-being, and lead from a grounded, energized place. 🎧 Listen now to learn: • How to identify the 5 early signs of leadership burnout • The mindset shift every overwhelmed leader must make • What healthy boundaries look and sound like in real conversations • How to balance strategic work with day-to-day tasks • Why burnout is a system problem — not a personal failure • Simple ways to protect your time, energy, and mental clarity as a leader If you’ve been craving more calm, more clarity, and more confidence in your leadership, Day 10 is going to feel like a big exhale. Keywords: leadership burnout, burnout prevention for leaders, leadership boundaries, work-life balance for leaders, leadership stress management, leadership well-being, how to set boundaries at work, overwhelmed leaders, leadership energy management, sustainable leadership, people-pleasing at work, leadership mindset shifts, prevent burnout at work, leadership self-care, high-achieving leaders and burnout ✨Ready to set boundaries, build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 9 of The 12 Days of Leadership Think Like a Strategic Leader: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills for 2026 Are you ready to move from doing the work to leading the work? In today’s episode of the 12 Days of Leadership, we’re diving into one of the most important — and most requested — leadership skills: strategic thinking. If you’ve ever felt stuck in task mode, overwhelmed by constant decision-making, or unsure how to elevate your mindset as a new or aspiring leader, this episode is for you. We're breaking down the core habits, mindsets, and frameworks that help high-performance managers, clinical leaders, and directors think more strategically in complex, fast-paced environments. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to shift from reactive to proactive leadership ✨ Critical thinking strategies to improve decision-making ✨ The difference between operational thinking vs. strategic thinking ✨ How to build your “elevated view” as a leader ✨ Kayla’s Director-Era story on stepping out of the weeds ✨ A simple framework to evaluate priorities, choose the right projects, and stay focused ✨ How strategic leaders create clarity, calm, and momentum for themselves and their teams Whether you're a new manager, a seasoned healthcare professional, or a leader preparing for your next role, these skills will help you increase your influence, improve outcomes, and operate at a higher level. This is your invitation to step confidently into your next leadership chapter — one rooted in clarity, vision, and intention. 🔑 Keywords: strategic thinking for leaders, how to think like a leader, leadership mindset shift, critical thinking at work, decision-making skills for managers, strategic leadership healthcare, leadership growth, becoming a strategic leader, proactive leadership skills, how to stop being reactive at work PLUS — if you’re ready to build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership, enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is opening soon! Stay tuned for details. ✨Ready to build systems, habits, and routines that support your strategic leadership? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 8 of The 12 Days of Leadership Communication That Builds Trust: Coaching, Conflict & Conversations Every Leader Must Master If you’ve ever walked into a meeting thinking, “I hope this doesn’t turn into a conflict”… or avoided giving feedback because it felt uncomfortable… this episode is your guide to becoming a calm, confident communicator. Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Leadership Series, where we’re diving into one of the most requested topics from our community: 👉 Leadership communication that builds trust — not tension. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why communication is at the center of effective leadership How to navigate difficult conversations at work without fear The difference between coaching and micromanaging (and how to stay out of the weeds) A simple framework for giving feedback that is clear, kind, and productive The one skill that instantly improves trust (especially for new managers!) Why listening is your most underrated leadership superpower How to communicate in a way that supports culture change and team confidence Whether you’re a new manager, a seasoned leader, or someone stepping into higher-level strategic communication for the first time, this episode will help you strengthen your leadership voice, your relationships, and your ability to create a supportive, aligned team culture. You’ll walk away with practical communication tools you can use today — in your next meeting, your next feedback session, or your next 1:1 coaching moment. Keywords leadership communication skills • conflict management • coaching conversations • trust-building leadership • how to avoid micromanagement • communication for new leaders • manager communication training • leadership development podcast   ✨ Want more structure, accountability, and support? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 with BONUSES ending Monday, December 8th at 11:59PM Central Standard Time — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 7 of The 12 Days of Leadership Project Management for Leaders: How to Track Work Without Drowning in Tasks Are you juggling multiple projects, managing competing priorities, or leading across several teams or locations? In Day 7 of The 12 Days of Leadership, we’re breaking down simple project management systems for leaders, especially if you don’t have a PMP certification or a formal operations background. If you’ve ever said… ✔ “I’m constantly putting out fires.” ✔ “I can’t keep track of everything.” ✔ “I need better project management skills.” ✔ “I want a system I can actually stick with.” …this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Kayla teaches you how to build a project dashboard, organize your work using a Kanban board, and track progress without getting stuck in the weeds. You’ll learn how to create clarity around what’s active, what’s waiting, and what’s complete — so you can focus on the strategic work that moves your organization forward. This training is perfect for new managers, directors, healthcare leaders, project managers, and anyone who wants better task management and prioritization skills. ⭐ What You’ll Learn How leaders can use project management tools without feeling overwhelmed Why Kanban is the simplest way to organize tasks and workflows How to track progress when you oversee multiple teams or projects A leadership system for prioritizing work and staying out of the weeds How to stop juggling everything and start leading strategically If you’re ready to feel more organized, more focused, and more confident managing work across your team, this episode will give you the clarity and structure you’ve been craving. 🎧 Listen now to Day 7: Project Management for Leaders ✨ Want more structure, accountability, and support? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 with BONUSES ending Monday, December 8th at 11:59PM Central Standard Time — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla 

Day 6 of The 12 Days of Leadership The Organized Inbox & Digital Desk: Simple Systems to Reduce Work Overwhelm Are your inbox, digital files, and work apps overflowing — and constantly pulling you into reactive, stressful workdays? In Day 6 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re tackling one of the biggest pain points for modern leaders: digital clutter, inbox chaos, and disorganized workflows. In this episode, Kayla shares simple, high-impact systems to help you organize your email, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, digital files, and daily workflows so you can stay proactive, focused, and calm — even during your busiest seasons. You’ll learn: ✨ How to finally tame your inbox using a simple triage + tag system ✨ The “Digital Desk Reset” that keeps leaders out of overwhelm ✨ How to structure your OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint so you can quickly find what you need ✨ Practical time-saving habits that eliminate digital chaos ✨ Why digital organization directly impacts leadership effectiveness, boundaries, and burnout ✨ The mindset shift that helps leaders stay consistent (not just organized one day a year) If you're feeling behind, overwhelmed, or buried under notifications, files, and messages — this episode gives you a clear, repeatable workflow to get control back. This episode is perfect for: ✔ leaders managing multiple projects or departments ✔ new managers building organization systems ✔ anyone juggling Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, email, and digital tools ✔ professionals who feel reactive, scattered, or disorganized ✔ leaders who want better focus, fewer fires, and more clarity Keywords: digital organization for leaders, organize work email, OneNote workflow, Teams and SharePoint organization, digital declutter, leadership productivity systems, stay organized at work, reduce overwhelm at work, proactive leadership habits, productivity tips for managers   Ready to build leadership systems that actually stick? Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint is open NOW through December 16th, 2025 with BONUSES ending Monday, December 8th at 11:59PM Central Standard Time — your step-by-step path to organization, clarity, and confident, proactive leadership in 2026. Sign up here➡️ https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint   ✨ Join the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community for deeper conversations, leadership support, and daily inspiration during the 12 Days of Leadership. Linked here ➡️📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals -- NMDP Fundraiser: Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!) Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt   RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals) 👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode! The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!) The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?) Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos RESOURCES: 📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla