Time is one of the most precious resources we have — and one of the most mismanaged in modern leadership.

Teams today are stretched thin, constantly reacting to urgent demands, and struggling to stay focused. The result? Chronic overwhelm, declining team productivity, and a work culture that rewards busyness over progress. But better time management isn't just about your calendar, it's about how you lead.

In this episode of Let’s Talk, People, Emily sits down with Kiera Gannon SVP and Global GM of Ralph Lauren Brands at Delta Galil, to explore how leaders can manage their time more strategically, set clearer priorities, and create space for deep, meaningful work. They unpack why workplace norms often breed burnout, how to structure your time for impact, and what it takes to lead with clarity, transparency, and trust.

Whether you're feeling overworked, overwhelmed, or just ready to improve your leadership efficiency, this episode offers practical time management strategies to help you reclaim your time, and lead your team more effectively.

Timestamps

• [00:06:02] Reframing your relationship with time – Emily and Kiera explore how being fully present can make time feel more expansive, and why structuring your day around meaningful work changes your sense of productivity.
• [00:15:27] Saying no without shutting down – The conversation turns to boundary-setting, offering practical strategies for how to say no with solutions and communicate overload in ways that still build trust and show ownership.
• [00:25:34] Balancing fires with long-term focus – Kiera reflects on how to juggle urgent daily demands while building systems and structure that support future strategy, clarity, and sustainable progress.
• [00:34:09] Breaking patterns of unsustainable leadership – Emily and Kiera close the episode with a powerful exchange on what leadership should look like now: transparent, human, and rooted in learning rather than control.

As an added bonus, head to arosegroup.com/resources to grab your complimentary guide to building moments of groundedness into your daily work life and leadership practice.

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