Day 4 of the 12 Days of Leadership
⭐ Energy > Time: The Secret to Productivity and Prioritization for Busy Leaders
Are you constantly running out of time… or are you actually running out of energy? Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, where we flip the script on traditional productivity advice and dive into the real reason leaders feel overwhelmed: energy management, not time management.
In today’s episode, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt breaks down the exact shifts high-performing leaders need to move from burnout and last-minute scrambling to feeling focused, grounded, and in control of their workload again. If you’ve been struggling with prioritization, time management, procrastination, ADHD-friendly productivity, or choosing the right projects, this episode is your game-changer.
You’ll learn: ✨ Why traditional time management doesn’t work for modern leaders ✨ How to identify your personal energy patterns and protect them ✨ The difference between urgent tasks vs. high-impact outcomes ✨ Kayla’s “Spend More Time on Outcomes” framework for strategic leadership ✨ How to build a weekly calendar that fuels your focus instead of draining it ✨ Practical tips for staying consistent, focused, and intentional — even on low-energy days
Whether you're a new manager, a seasoned director, or leading across multiple sites, today’s episode will help you finally escape the cycle of firefighting and step into confident, proactive leadership.
KEYWORDS: energy management for leaders, productivity for busy leaders, leadership time management, prioritization skills, avoid burnout at work, ADHD productivity, proactive leadership, leadership habits, how to manage your energy, leadership routines, focus and follow-through, executive function for leaders
👉 Listen now to shift from surviving your workload to leading it with clarity and purpose.
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