January 05, 2026

Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems

18 minutes

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.

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By Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Leader, Scientist

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January 05, 2026

Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems

18 minutes

Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems

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

...more