Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management

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