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185 Jessica Eastman Stewart: How to Bring More Joy and Ease to Your Team
Episode 185
Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks with Jessica Eastman Stewart, founder of the Joyfully Managed Team. A former nonprofit executive turned systems strategist, Jessica shares how leaders can create joyful, productive teams and more ease in their own leadership. From implementing a “Polish Week” to embracing authentic appreciation practices, this conversation is packed with insightful, practical advice to help your work life run smoother and feel better.Here are some of the key points Rob and Jessica discuss:Why joy might actually be the whole point of life—and leadershipThe importance of diversity in team-building and decision-makingWhy self-awareness matters when assembling or managing a teamHow executive coaching can reveal hidden leadership blind spotsWhat a “Polish Week” is—and how it helps clean up cluttered systemsExamples of tasks you can tackle during a Polish Week (like decluttering tabs!)How systems and structure can create space for more joy and easeThe myth of constant productivity and why “cleanup time” is essentialStrategies for managing tabs, bookmarks, inboxes, and brain clutterThe power of declaring “inbox bankruptcy” to reset your workflowWhy appreciation is one of the most effective joy-generators for teamsDifferent languages of appreciation and how to tailor them to your peopleHow leaders can use reminders and planning to make appreciation routineWhy symbolic gestures can be just as meaningful as tangible rewardsHow Jessica uses email, Instagram, and freebies to spread joyful leadership tipsJessica offers a free editable "Polish Week Checklist" to help you get started with tidying up your systems: https://bit.ly/Polish-Up-My-SystemsYou can learn more about Jessica and connect with her through these links:Website: www.jessicaeastmanstewart.comInstagram: @joyfullymanagedteamTwitter: @jessicaestewartLinkedIn: Jessica Eastman StewartThanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast!Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-wYou can also use the "Contact" page on the "Learning from Smart People" website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/contact/
