You Don’t Have to Hustle to Be a Great Leader: How to be a Purpose Driven Leader
Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management · 2025-10-20 · 16 min
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You Don’t Have to Hustle to Be a Great Leader: How to be a Purpose Driven Leader In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast , leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares why hustle culture is keeping leaders reactive — and how to shift toward purposeful productivity that actually drives results. You’ll learn how to assess your work against what truly matters: your team’s goals, your leadership goals, and your organization’s goals. Kayla reveals the difference between being productive and being purposeful , how to apply her 50% or less in meetings rule, and how her client Kim found clarity and calm through proactive scheduling. Key Takeaway: Productivity ≠ Purpose. You don’t need more hours — you need better alignment. Don’t forget to download your free Realistic Leadership Reflection Guide inside the Get Organized at Work Community App to map what truly matters this week. Ready to take action? Join The Organized Leader Sprint Lite — the self-paced version of Kayla’s leadership system that helps you move from reactive to proactive leadership. Learn more at .