• The Calm Leader’s Second Brain: How to Build a Second Brain in OneNote for Clearer Leadership
    2025/12/15
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 ...
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  • Your Leadership Blueprint for 2026: A Love Letter to the Leader You’re Becoming (Day 12 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/12
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ...
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  • How to Prepare for Promotion: Visibility, Confidence & Leadership Identity (Day 11 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/11
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 YouStuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over ...
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  • Boundaries, Balance & Burnout Prevention for High-Achieving Leaders (Day 10 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/10
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & ...
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  • Think Like a Strategic Leader: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills for 2026 (Day 9 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/09
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 ...
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  • Communication That Builds Trust: Coaching, Conflict & Conversations Every Leader Must Master (Day 8 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/08
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 ...
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  • Project Management for Leaders: How to Track Work Without Drowning in Tasks (Day 7 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/07
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 ...
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  • The Organized Inbox & Digital Desk: Simple Systems to Reduce Work Overwhelm (Day 6 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
    2025/12/06
    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 ShopDonate 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 WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe 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 PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow 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 YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 ...
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