185 Jessica Eastman Stewart: How to Bring More Joy and Ease to Your Team

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185 Jessica Eastman Stewart: How to Bring More Joy and Ease to Your Team

Learning from Smart People

32 minutes 22 seconds

5 months ago

185 Jessica Eastman Stewart: How to Bring More Joy and Ease to Your Team

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 leadership
The importance of diversity in team-building and decision-making
Why self-awareness matters when assembling or managing a team
How executive coaching can reveal hidden leadership blind spots
What a “Polish Week” is—and how it helps clean up cluttered systems
Examples of tasks you can tackle during a Polish Week (like decluttering tabs!)
How systems and structure can create space for more joy and ease
The myth of constant productivity and why “cleanup time” is essential
Strategies for managing tabs, bookmarks, inboxes, and brain clutter
The power of declaring “inbox bankruptcy” to reset your workflow
Why appreciation is one of the most effective joy-generators for teams
Different languages of appreciation and how to tailor them to your people
How leaders can use reminders and planning to make appreciation routine
Why symbolic gestures can be just as meaningful as tangible rewards
How Jessica uses email, Instagram, and freebies to spread joyful leadership tips

Jessica offers a free editable "Polish Week Checklist" to help you get started with tidying up your systems: https://bit.ly/Polish-Up-My-Systems

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