High performing leaders need more than strategy in their back pocket. They need three key focus areas that allow them to personally develop and improve their mindset, set clear expectations and boundaries, and utilize standard tools and templates to set strategy. In today's episode, I dive into each focus area in depth as well as share how each area will improve different aspects of your wellbeing and success as a leader.

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What do you think of when you hear the word "productivity?"

For many, productivity gets a bad reputation. It just sounds "icky." It's a buzz word we all use to promote our hustle culture. There's a time and place for hustle, but I'm here to share that the hustle (except for my favorite 70's disco) is not sustainable long term.

So instead, I've recently started to talk about "healthy productivity."

In today's episode, I'm defining "healthy productivity" and sharing what it feels like. No bad reputation here! (And with that, I'm now listening to Taylor Swift's Reputation album...love.).

Healthy Productivity looks and feels like...

If you don’t feel these things..Unhealthy Productivity may be a result of...

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Y’all! Glow Getters Podcast is 100 episodes young! It’s amazing to me that an idea I once had has turned into 3 or 4 years of slow, steady progress.

I thought the podcast would be a creative outlet and a way for me to connect with more people. I had no idea the thoughts and tips I shared would resonate with so many of you.

1. You don’t have to burn to the ground before you take care of yourself or rest.

The Instagram Meme Making Me Cringe

2. Listen more, say less.

How to Host Better 1:1’s

Effective Communication — Avoiding…“I heard it Through the Grapevine”

3. Go slow to move fast is the idea that you take thoughtful time to understand the root cause of the problem before you take action.

4. The compound effect is so powerful.

Stomp out FEAR and turn it into ACTION with these tips!

5. How do you eat and elephant; one bite at a time.

Persistence vs. Tenacity—Do you practice these 4 steps?

6. Boundaries are hard but if you use them you’re being kind - “Clear is kind.” -Brene Brown.

Breaking All The Work Boundaries + How To Put Them Back

My BIGGEST Leadership Pet Peeve! How to STOP doing THIS and THRIVE!

7. It’s important to turn inward to hear your own voice, learn, and then trust yourself.

4 Reflection Prompts to Try Today - Monthly Reflection (August was..., September will be...)

My 7 Tips to Go Beyond Your Upper Limit

8. Just start - progress is better than nothing.

95. The Pain of Perfectionism

Why Be Brave Enough to Suck?

9. Efficiency and productivity aren’t about checking the box, but about focusing on what matters.

How to Prioritize Your Daily To Do List - Leave Happy Tasks

How to Time Block and Work Without Interruptions

10. Discipline/Surrender - The right combination leads to Flow.

TGIF, Structuring Your Fridays for Success

In today’s episode I address that fear many leaders have — being a micromanager. So many people tell me they don’t want to feel like they are micromanaging their team members or direct reports. Yeah, none of us enjoy that. And at the same time, it’s our job as leaders to know what‘s being worked on in our teams so that we can help set the direction, remove barriers, give praise, and help prioritize. So yes, we do need to ask our team members and direct reports what‘s on their plate, but I’ve figured out a way for them to proactively provide updates to me. I’m sharing one of my favorite templates with you and how I use it. Get it for free here!

MENTIONED: Active Projects List Template

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In today’s episode, I talk about what real leadership looks like and what it doesn’t. Hint, it doesn’t look like burnout and pretending like you’ve got it all together. It looks like facing hard things with confidence AND vulnerability. Sharing your story and being real with people helps other more than you know! I reflect on when I was doing public speaking in February of 2020 at the Clinical Laboratory Management Conference…that feels like a long time ago.

If you’re looking for a keynote speaker or someone to give a talk, message me on IG at @KaylaFaheyAhrndt or email me at [email protected].

MENTIONED: Episode 10. Grit and Grace - Do we need them both?

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In this episode, I share my personal experiences with asking for a raise and making counter offers when HR calls saying “you’ve got the job!” It‘s been a journey walking through finding my value, identifying my knowledge gaps, and asking for more! I don’t think we talk enough, as women, about what it means to ask for more when we are offered an exciting opportunity, and I want to NORMALIZE always making the ask. Pay equity is so important to me, and this is one way to close the wage gap—taking things into our own hands and asking for more!

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In today's episode, I share my personal story of being "different" at work. Someone who has been told over and over again, "You just don't fit in..." or "Are you sure you're in the right profession?" I talk about how I flipped my mindset around the belief that maybe I wasn't cut out for this and why finding your truest you is so important at work.

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Tony Robbins said, "Perfection is the lowest standard we can ever set for ourselves because it guarantees pain."

In today's episode, I'm outlining the 3 ways that perfectionist tendencies cause us pain.

Listen further to the Make Chic Happen Podcast - Episode 134 with guest Brad Bizjack

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