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Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller

Short-term wins are easy. Sustained achievement is another story. On Lead to Win join New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and CEO Megan Hyatt Miller as they discover how current research combines with timeless wisdom for lasting success. From personal productivity to personal development, self-leadership to team leadership, and intentionality to influence, get the insights and tools you need to win at work and succeed at life.

There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple fact, many leaders and business owners either don't have an EA or they don't use their EA effectively.

Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your business forward.

In this episode, you will learn:

What Michael discovered when he decided not to have an EA after leaving the publishing world
About the importance of vision when it comes to hiring an EA and delegating tasks
How to empower your EA to uphold your own personal and professional values

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You know you need to make a plan for the company’s next year, but you feel a familiar sense of dread. Every year, it results in a giant, convoluted binder that is inevitably pushed to the back of the shelf three months in. How do you plan more strategically, so you end up with something that actually works? Is there a better way to set the company up for the future you want?

In this episode, Megan talks with her husband, Joel Miller, Chief Product Officer, about the four essentials you need to create a strategic plan that works. They discuss the vital importance of vision, alignment, and execution—and how to ensure you have all three and don’t lose any of them along the way. You don’t have to settle for planning that is onerous, cumbersome, and quickly irrelevant when you incorporate these four ingredients to transform the planning process and clear the way for success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Common pitfalls of having an overcomplicated plan
Helpful questions to ask while creating a long-term vision
Why you must not confuse operational plans with strategic plans
How to create alignment between the vision and individual tasks

Resources:

Strategic Planning Checklist

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Everybody likes to win. As a business leader, winning probably includes successfully guiding your team into a profitable quarter. Here at Full Focus, we believe in the Double Win where you win at work and succeed at life.

But, it's important to know that one of the best ways for a business owner to win is for their employees to win. If all of your employees are winning in their jobs, then the company is in the best position possible to meet all of its goals.

In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller will share six ways to empower your employees to win. After that, Joel Miller speaks with Helen Kupp, co-founder of Future Forum about how to create more employee engagement through flexible work environments.

For more from Helen, make sure to check out her book, How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams To Do The Best Work of Their Lives.

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As a business owner, you likely want to grow your business. But where do you start?

In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller walk you through their take on the Ansoff Matrix - a strategic planning tool that was specifically designed to help business owners and executive teams make informed decisions about how they want to achieve growth. The tool is powerful because it clarifies a world of possibilities into four distinct strategic options.

You will learn:

The four quadrants of the Strategic Growth Matrix
How to think through the best possible next steps for your business
Examples from Full Focus products and initiatives

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As a business owner, before you can take your business from where it is to where you want to go, you first have to understand what that next step actually looks like. While we can talk endlessly about some of the external features of a business that is scaling up, we believe that the best way to understand the size of a business is through the type of leadership that each stage requires.

In today's episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through the Four Stages of Scaling Your Business. For each stage, you will learn what the leader is doing, what the business' goal is, what the potential pitfalls are, and how people identify the business' brand.

To download the full chart that outlines the Four Stages of Scaling for free, visit https://fullfocus.co/scaling/.

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One habit can push away almost every business opportunity, professional connection, and potential ally. It's negativity. So many people have made a habit out of being negative that it often gets overlooked as an area for personal growth and professional improvement. But, the truth is that the people around you notice it and, almost without fail, it is hurting the relationships that you need the most.

In this episode, Michael Hyatt offers seven steps to not only avoid the negativity trap, but to offer your colleagues, team members, friends, and family something more positive and helpful. And remember, being more positive isn't just about feeling good, it's about achieving better results in your business.

In this episode, you will learn how to:

Uncover the hidden forces driving your negativity
Discover how a firm decision can start a ripple effect in your life.
Reshaping your identity can reshape your world

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It can be easier and more comfortable to spot the entitlement we see in others, but much more difficult to name it in ourselves. And often, when there’s an entitlement issue within our organization, it’s a top-down problem that needs to be addressed.

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The danger of exploitation through power
How our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudes
The cure for entitlement
Why your team member may be resistant toward certain tasks
The cascading effect of not honoring your word

Resources:

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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There's one month left to close out the year. That's the good news. The bad news is that December is perhaps the most overwhelming month of the year. It is simply stuffed with commitments that need your attention. With all of the parties, holidays, and year-end festivities, how do you steer your organization towards its end of year goals while also maintaining sanity in your life?

That's the question we answer in this episode. First, Megan Hyatt Miller speaks with Erin Perry about five strategies that you can use immediately to banish overwhelm and still keep your eye on your organizational goals. After that, Megan speaks with fellow CEOs Tricia Sciortino (BELAY) and Shannon Litton (5by5) about how their organizations close out the year.

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Some people will look at the title of this episode and immediately think, "Gratitude is a 'soft skill' that has nothing to do with the productivity and profitability of my business." Those people are very, very wrong. Don't be like those people.

The reality is that showing and modeling gratitude within your organization can have a tremendous impact: Employees feel valued, morale and retention are high, and productivity soars. In this episode, Megan Hyatt Miller and Courtney Baker talk about five ways that business leaders can model gratitude within their organization.

Then, Joel Miller speaks with author and leadership consultant Chester Elton about the data that supports practicing gratitude at work. He explores myths surrounding gratitude and walks you through some practices that leaders can implement today.

For more on Chester Elton, visit https://chesterelton.com/.

For more on the book Leading with Gratitude, visit https://a.co/d/djOlXAe

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Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.

In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.

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Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation

"Meetings are the worst." We've all said that at one point in time. Perhaps you even own the "I survived another meeting" coffee mug! People's complaints usually center on the idea that meetings are long, boring, and not even that useful for you or your organization.

But, what if meetings themselves are good?

As a leader, how can you make sure that your meetings are productive and efficient? What might that mean for your business?

In this episode, you're going to get two different guests who are going to help you supercharge your meetings. First, Joel Miller speaks with Full Focus CEO, Megan Hyatt Miller, about how to optimize the time you spend in meetings. After that, Joel is joined by Full Focus Chief Experience Officer, Erin Perry, to talk about how to optimize the meeting itself. If you can get these two topics under your belt, you're going to see a tremendous change in both the pacing of your meetings and the return on investment for your business.

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As a leader, you might find it overwhelming to have too many voices chiming in with their opinions on an important decision. You're in charge so you should be able to decide for yourself, right? Well, it turns out that there are good reasons to encourage your employees and stakeholders to actively and equitably participate in the brainstorming process.

In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through the Nominal Group Technique for generating the ideas you need to push your organization forward. Also, Joel Miller speaks with Wendy Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. She talks about how the paradox of "either/or" keeps leaders thinking small.

For more detailed exploration of Nominal Group Technique (NGT), visit https://chess.wisc.edu/niatx/content/contentpage.aspx?NID=147.

For more information about Wendy Smith's book, visit https://bothandthinking.net/.

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As a business owner, every time that you solve a problem it probably feels like you're doing your job. But, what if you're actually undermining your business' longterm potential for growth?

In this episode of the Business Accelerator podcast, Joel Miller attempts to answer that question through an exploration of a concept called "choice architecture" or "choice design". First Joel speaks with Eric Johnson, a professor at Columbia Business School and the head of the Center for Decision Sciences. He's also the author of the book, The Elements of Choice: Why the Way we Decide Matter.

After that, in a revealing conversation, Megan Hyatt Miller and Courtney Baker take the philosophies of choice design and apply it to the business world.

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Botanists will tell you to have a vision for how you want a plant to look before you start pruning it. The same is true for your life and your business.

Whether you're talking about programs, processes, personal commitments, or even people - over time, they all tend to accumulate. You simply end up with more of everything. However, overgrowth impedes your ability to scale yourself and your business. In order to grow, you're going to have to prune.

In the first episode of the Business Accelerator podcast, we tackle The Pruning Principle. First, Full Focus' Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk about four key areas that business owners can target when thinking about pruning: programs, processes, people, and even personal obligations.

Then, Joel Miller, Chief Content Officer at Full Focus, talks with author Dr. Henry Cloud about how The Pruning Principle intersects with the ideas in his book, Necessary Endings. Dr. Cloud offers some valuable insights into why leaders often struggle to prune their businesses.

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Necessary Endings

You’re building your business but feel lost in the thick of things. You know it’s valuable to pause and think big picture, but you’re not sure how or where to begin. You don’t want to waste time spinning your wheels. What are the most important areas to focus on? And what is proven to have lasting impact?

In this episode, Michael and Megan reflect on the past 10 years and explore the top 6 lessons they have learned while building a thriving business. They show you how to cast a vision and allow space for it to grow and shift over time, and then how to set yourself up with transformational mindsets and tools that lead to long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of having no sacred cows How to free yourself up to make greater contributions
Why your team—not your clients—are your greatest asset
2 key questions to ask that lead to business success
Why it’s critical not to export ideas you haven’t first imported

Resources:

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud
Belay Solutions
Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
BusinessAccelerator® Community - cash flow spreadsheet and tutorial

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Necessary Endings

It's that time of year again. The weather is changing, leaves are falling off the trees, and your favorite leadership podcast is talking about Strategic Planning again.

If there’s one thing that humans do well, it’s imagining the future. (We can do it badly, too, of course.) But the important thing is that we can create better outcomes for ourselves and our businesses when we do it intentionally. That's where Strategic Planning comes in.

We recently hosted our second annual Strategic Design workshop and the insights and breakthroughs were game-changing. We can't wait to see what our clients do in the new year!

Today, Michael and Megan help you plan for success in 2023 by offering you 6 essential ingredients for an effective strategic plan.

In this episode, you will learn:

How to survey your employees to better serve them
Which financial data you'll need heading into the new year
Which stakeholders need to be talked to and considered during this process
The importance of both vision and values

Remember that we're offering a special discount on our On-Demand Strategic Design Workshop, but you gotta act fast! Visit leadto.win/strategicplan.

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"Quiet quitting" seems to be the hot topic of conversation in business and leadership circles right now. But, what exactly is "quiet quitting"? How can you figure out if your employees are doing it? And, perhaps most importantly, how can you create an organizational culture where your team members will feel empowered in their job?

Michael and Megan talk through four specific strategies that leaders like you can use to avoid quiet quitting among your employees.

In this episode, you will learn:

How sharing your vision with employees can make a huge difference
How the new post-pandemic realities can make employee disconnection a real issue
Why taking the time to learn about your employees is important (even if you're in a large company)

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You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails — by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is half over. This ends up cutting into your personal life as you try to make up for lost time. It all leads to you feeling more tired, more stressed, and less productive at work and at home. If you heed our advice, you can minimize this pain. The advice is simple: Hire an executive assistant!

Once you've decided that there's no other way to get that time back, then the next question is: What do I do with a new EA? To help answer that, Michael and Megan are joined by Tricia Sciortino. Before she was the CEO of BELAY, she was Michael's first executive assistant. They talk about how Michael started her out and how she uses her experience to help leaders all around the world get more time and increase their productivity.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Best practices to get a new executive assistant up and running
The one task that more and more leaders are utilizing their EA's to do
How best to communicate with your EA
How to set goals for your EA

You can get a free download of Tricia’s book: Rise Up and Lead Well: How Leveraging an Assistant Will Change Your Life & Maximize Your Time. In this ebook, Tricia shares what she’s learned in her journey from assistant to CEO about how to work successfully with an assistant. Text LEADTOWIN to 55123 for the free download today.

This episode was sponsored by BELAY. Find out more at www.belaysolutions.com.

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Last week we talked about the importance of a thriving company culture. Hopefully, Michael and Megan made the case that a company culture is both important and the responsibility of the leader. We're going to continue that conversation by talking about how businesses can actually cultivate a thriving company culture - no matter where they're starting from.

In this episode, Michael and Megan share four ingredients that are essential to creating a culture that drives employee satisfaction and operating results.

You will learn:

What is the correct number of values your organization should have
Whether values should be aspirational or descriptive
How to check that your company values are aligning with company practice
What it requires of a leader to create a positive company culture

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Anywhere you find a group of people, you'll find a culture. That's true for families, churches, cities, neighborhoods, and anything else that you can think of that includes more than one person. This idea is especially true for businesses. Leaders need to have a vision for how they want their culture to look and feel. If they don't, you could find yourself surrounded by a toxic culture that not only hurts business, but makes everyone miserable.

In this episode, Michael and Megan will talk about the four ways that culture drives employee satisfaction and operating results.

You will learn:

A useful definition for company culture that is specific and actionable.
How to craft organizational values to guide your company
How to transform values on paper into actions within your organization
Why a positive company culture makes such a big difference

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Your business is probably the largest single asset in your portfolio. You've invested time and money into and, one day, you may want to see a healthy return on those investments. If you want to maximize the value of your business, then you should start making plans today so that you'll be ready.

Michael Hyatt has bought and sold over a dozen businesses. In this episode, Michael shares eight value accelerators that will help you increase the value of your business. (As a bonus, it will also mean that you're probably doing less work, too!)

You will learn:

The cost of not preparing for a future where you need to sell
How to entice as many potential buyers to the table
How to plan your exit date
The importance of building an excellent team

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There is no denying that you will get further, faster with a good coach. But what about a great coach? How much further could you get with amazing coaching? Today's episode tackles that question by talking to LeeAnn Moody, Director of Performance Coaching for Full Focus. LeeAnn and Michael break down the four characteristics of great coaching and they help you identify what you might need to be successful for your organization.

In this episode, you will:

Learn the four characteristics of great coaching
Hear from Michael about his very first coach and what they taught him
How a great coach provides you with the frameworks you need to be an effective leader
How to leverage the various styles of coaching to your advantage

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During the heigh of the pandemic, everyone was forced to go remote. But, now that offices have opened back up, leaders and staff are confronted with some challenging questions around a seemingly basic concept: Where should work happen?

Elon Musk publicly drew his own line in the sand when he declared that all Tesla employees must work "for a minimum (and I mean minimum) of 40 hours per week" in-person before they could do any remote work. Failure to show up meant that they employees got fired. It's clear that Elon Musk finds remote work to be "pretend" work.

We don't agree with him. We do, however, think that it's important to critically examine the nature of your organization and how both in-person and remote options have their own benefits.

In this episode, you will learn-

What's best about in-person and remote work options
How different organizations (and even different jobs within an organization) might have different location needs
How a hybrid system leverages the best of both worlds and how we use it as Full Focus.

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What if you could grow your business and only do about 20% of the work you're currently doing? If that were true, you would do almost anything to find out how to do it, right?

Well, it is true. With a clear vision and effective delegation you can actually accomplish big, important things with your business with 80% less effort on your part. In this episode, Michael and Megan outline the 10-80-10 Principle. It's an approach to delegation that will change your life - but only if you're willing to give it a try.

In this episode, you will learn about:

What the 10-80-10 principle is
How to set-up this principle within your own leadership and business
How to troubleshoot problems as they arise
Michael and Megan's history with delegation and how the 10-80-10 principle changes everything.

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Vacations are essential for active rejuvenation. But for a lot of us vacations aren’t all that restful—and coming back from vacation is a nightmare. We don’t start off with a great plan. And then, because we don’t tie up loose ends before we go, we end up working during our vacations. So we never clear our heads from work.

In this episode, Michael speaks with Full Focus Director of Marking and expert vacationer, Marissa Hyatt. They discuss five missing features of your vacation plan. These ideas are so simple and important that they can be the difference between a "vacation" in name only and an actual vacation that leaves you refreshed.

In this episode, you will learn:

How important it is to have a vision for your vacation (especially if you're vacationing with someone else)
How to prepare to leave your work desk so you can rest your mind while you're away
How to align your team so they can still be productive in your absence

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It is July which means that 2022 is already halfway finished. While some people have made huge steps towards their goals, others have goals that they're struggling to complete. Maybe that's you. If it is, then there's no judgement - life can demand your attention in ways we can't anticipate. The good news is that it's not too late to achieve your 2022 goals!

Today, Michael and Megan provide you with a four-step Midyear Goal Rescue Plan to help get you back on track.

In this episode, you will learn:

How a simple decision can make all of the difference in achieving your 2022 goals
Different ways to rethink the goals that you wrote at the start of the year
How a mini Best Year Ever can help you find exciting and risky goals for the rest of the year
How to avoid missing these goals a second time

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As business leaders, we've been programmed to think that we have to be chained to our desks and phones, always in meetings, and always ready to drop everything to fix a problem at work. And, of course, we've also been conditioned that there is simply no time for a vacation.

The good news is that none of that is true.

Since Michael is out on his vacation, today's episode is taken from a popular webinar that he presented called "Walk Away and Watch it Grow: How Business Owners Can Build a Self-Scaling Company without their Constant Involvement".

In this episode, you will learn:

How to cut your work week and get out of day-to-day management while maintaining ultimate control of a growing company
The quick and stress-free move to see if your company is ready for you to step away (but most owners and CEOs are too afraid to try)
How to actually take a vacation with complete certainty your business will not fall apart in your absence
Three elements that make up the secret sauce of a company that continues to thrive as you step back
And so much more...

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The Full Focus Planner has sold more than a million copies to all sorts of people: teachers, designers, accountants, executives, sales professionals... the list goes on and on. We love that so many people are finding the planner so useful in their lives!

There is one group that personally excites Michael and Megan: business owners.

We feel so strongly about the Full Focus Planner's value to business owners that we give all of our BusinessAccelerator coaching clients a subscription to the planner.

Today, Michael and Megan talk about how to use the Full Focus Planner as a business tool. Using your planner effectively can be the decisive step between falling short on your vision for your business or executing on those professional goals.

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As a business leader, there's really only one thing that is certain: you will face problems. What isn't certain is how well you do at identifying the problems and then correcting them. In this episode, Michael and Megan walk listeners through the same framework that they teach to members of the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. This is definitely an episode that you don't want to miss!

In this episode, you'll learn:

The three key steps in both identifying and correcting any potential problem in your organization
The four common mistakes that leaders make when it comes to understanding and stating their vision
Which step is most often overlooked (and how that can lead to even more problems)
The importance of looking upstream to determine if the problems you're seeing are the real problem you're having

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High achievers have a bad habit of working too much and all of that extra time comes with a very real cost and, unfortunately, sometimes we don't notice that cost until it's too late.

In this episode, Michael has a very honest conversation with Gail, his wife of (almost) 44 years. They discuss the very real cost that the first half of Michael's professional life had on his physical health, his children, and his marriage.

Importantly, they talk about the fateful night when Michael had to reckon with how his choices were impacting the lives of the people he loved the most. The path between that conversation and Full Focus is a straight line.

Gail and Michael offer three truths about work-life balance that can provide you with the starting tools you need to get your personal life pointed in the right direction without sacrificing your professional goals.

In this episode, you will-

Learn how Gail experienced Michael's very busy professional life
Hear the steps that Michael took to change the trajectory of his work-life balance
Discover how work-life balance changes over time (and that's okay!)

Resources:

Michael's book with Daniel Harkavy's book, Living Forward: https://livingforwardbook.com/

Schedule your free Business Growth Coaching call at https://leadto.win/call

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As a business owner, you are always the ceiling on how successful your business can be. The only way your business can grow is for you to grow. But, there’s a problem: As your company grows and becomes more successful, you’ll be more insulated from candid feedback. There are more people in the mix and there isn't the direct line of feedback that smaller teams can provide. Also, depending on your leadership and the makeup of your team, some of the people who have crucial feedback to share with you might be reluctant to tell you.

Today, Michael and Megan will share five actions that you can take to get critical feedback through intentional candor meetings.

The intentional candor meetings held at Full Focus are inspired by the work of Kim Scott and her book, Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/.

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Full Focus recently surveyed more than 200 high-achievers across 10 key productivity categories to find out how they're getting things done. What we learned is that the pandemic accelerated a number of trends related to flexible work hours, remote work, and so much more. Today, Michael and Megan review four key insights that they learned from the survey.

To get the full report, visit https://leadto.win/report.

Resources:

You can listen to the episode on hybrid work that Megan mentioned here: https://mh.fullfocus.co/podcast-the-ultimate-collaborative-workplace/
Oura RIng: https://ouraring.com/
Lisa Hisscock (Megan and Michael's trainer): http://www.morethanabody.com/

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When the Full Focus Planner was developed, we had no idea that it would take off and become over half of our business. Five years and one million planners later, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, and Chief Product Officer Joel Miller talk about the three valuable insights they learned that transformed their business.

In this episode, you'll learn -

How Full Focus identified an opportunity in the market
What to do if something goes wrong with a product launch
How the FFP product line was diversified through direct customer feedback

In honor of the 5 Year Anniversary of the Full Focus Planner, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com and use the code "CHEERSTO5YEARS" for 10% off sitewide!

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Michael Hyatt talks you through 5 steps to holistic business ownership - an approach that helps you balance you business without compromising your health, hobbies, or relationships. Make sure you stick around for the end because Michael takes questions directly from leaders like you.

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There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple fact, many leaders and business owners either don't have an EA or they don't use their EA effectively.

Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your business forward.

In this episode, you will learn:

What Michael discovered when he decided not to have an EA after leaving the publishing world
About the importance of vision when it comes to hiring an EA and delegating tasks
How to empower your EA to uphold your own personal and professional values

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Listen: As a leader with enough on your plate, you simple need an executive assistant. If you already have an EA, it's important that you're leveraging as much value as you can out of this vital role within your company.

In case we haven't convinced you of the importance of a world-class EA, then this episode is for you. Michael speaks with Jim Kelly. Jim has been Michael's EA for over five years and is truly one of the best! Listening to these two speak about their relationship and their roles will help you understand not only why you need an executive assistant.

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Delegation is essential to successfully and sustainably scale your business. If you’ve struggled with delegation in the past, no worries. You can vastly improve your delegation by following these four simple rules that Michael and Megan use every day.

In this episode you'll learn:

When to let go of certain tasks
How to quantify your time
How to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your team
How to empower your team to deliver the results you want

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Stress, overwhelm, burnout. We hear these words all the time. In fact, since the pandemic it’s impossible to avoid them in news stories, social media, and office conversations.

They describe something a lot of us feel from time to time - maybe a lot of the time. But a description isn’t destiny. It’s not predetermined. How we respond to stress makes all the difference.

Today, Michael and Megan talk about how you can reframe stress and learn how to use it for your own growth as a person and a leader.

You will learn:

About the different types of stress
The role that mindset plays in how stress impacts us
How to use stress to your advantage

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You’ve earned the promotion and the respect of your peers. To the people around you, you’ve “made it.” But lately, you feel like you’re coasting, or maybe idling in place. And you have a nagging feeling that there must be something more out there.

In this episode, Michael and Megan answer a letter from long-time listener Caitlin who is in your shoes and not sure what to do next. They discuss different root issues that might be at play and show you how to create a vision for the entirety of your life—not just your career.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The value of non-achievement time
How burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domains
The benefits of learning something new and being a beginner again
The power of positive uncertainty and being stretched
3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacent

Resources:

For All Mankind
Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
Living Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
LifeScore Assessment

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If you want your company the grow, the solution probably isn’t a better strategy. Your leadership is the cap of your company. If you’re not growing, your company won’t be, either—with consequences for your results, your team, and your impact on the world.

The good news is that your growth is within your control. As Michael and Megan unpack their own journeys of growth, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of where you are and where you’re headed. When you do, your breakthroughs will change your life and your company for the better.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why you might be the problem—and the solution
How to know when you’ve grown “enough”
The importance of a leader’s ability to sell a vision
Why the discomfort zone leads to change
Three practical steps for accelerating your growth

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Leaders are problem solvers, and that means coming up with the right answers. The problem is that you may have no one to go to with our own inquiries. It’s tough to be the one everybody’s looking to for solutions when you’ve got more questions than answers! The longer we’re in leadership, the more we’re convinced that asking the right questions is far more important than always having an answer in your hip pocket.

That’s why we take time out once in awhile to let you ask the questions that are on your mind. That’s what this episode is about. Think of it as a whiteboard session. We’ll tackle some of your most persistent questions and offer the benefit of our experience.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

Andy Comer asks how to create meaningful relationship goals in the SMARTER™ format.
Jordan Brittley wants to know how to keep track of revenue goals—without becoming a slave to them.
Sprout Marketing asks how to maintain a personal connection with employees as your business scales.
Tom Tonkin poses a question about the definition of leadership.
Katie Eckleman wants to know how to share her ideas about goal setting with upper management.
Heather Button asks what to do when another department in the company isn’t leading effectively.
Chad Ingels wants to know what are the first things to delegate as you scale up from a one-person organization.
Kim Metzler asks for the best systems and hacks for someone who struggles with organization.
Belinda wants to know when to “let go” of a project.
Dee asks about how to land a job.
Greg Brown has a question about how to balance your focus between the things you can control versus the things you can’t.
Kevin Gomez wonders what to do when you personal growth plan causes you to outgrow your leaders.

With questions on leadership, productivity, goal setting, and personal growth, we know there’ll be some positive takeaways for you in this episode.

After listening, here’s your next step: choose one practical action you can take today to begin making a positive change in your business or personal life. Remember, big changes always begin with one small step in the right direction.

Resources from this episode:

48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
Focus on This
Full Focus Planner
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 3” by Michael Hyatt

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It can be easier and more comfortable to spot the entitlement we see in others, but much more difficult to name it in ourselves. And often, when there’s an entitlement issue within our organization, it’s a top-down problem that needs to be addressed.

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The danger of exploitation through power
How our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudes
The cure for entitlement
Why your team member may be resistant toward certain tasks
The cascading effect of not honoring your word

Resources:

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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We’re all trying so hard to be confident that we rarely talk about our fears. But the fears don’t go anywhere. When we’re willing to face our fears, we grow even more in confidence and courage.

In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss three fears every business owner has and what’s at stake if they don’t face them head-on. By getting to the heart of what needs to be addressed, you can protect yourself, your team, and your company going forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The strength of your own agency
Why being proactive is necessary for survival
The antidote during trials of uncertainty
How to respond in time to vulnerabilities
The Stockdale Paradox

Resources:

Good to Great by Jim Collins
Business Vulnerability Responder

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't

All leaders are vulnerable to mistakes. In fact, you may be in the middle of a mistake right now—and you might not even realize it. But how are you supposed to know what those are? And what can you do to avoid them?

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five common mistakes every business owner makes. By getting them on your radar and keeping watch, you can get ahead of them and produce incredible results for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of delegation and prioritization
The remedy for low-leverage work
The pitfalls of working without a vision
Why company culture is influential in producing results
How well-built processes serve people
Why not all opportunities should be pursued

Resources:

FREE business performance assessment call
Full Focus Planner
Calendly

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We’re in an unusual time where hiring is really difficult. Recruitment is extremely competitive, and candidates have a lot of options. But once you find the right people, how do you make them want to stay? Hiring and retention are equally and critically important, and neither have ever been more challenging than in this current market.

In this episode, Megan and Michael uncover the secrets of hiring great talent and retaining it. By following these five tools, you can get—and keep—the people that you need to run and scale the business that you dream of.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why compensation isn’t everything
How purpose is more important than you think
One of the primary reasons people leave companies
The relationship between engagement and retention
The components of a well-written job description
Ideas for compelling benefits

Resources:

FREE business performance assessment call
The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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The Loyalist Team: How Trust, Candor, and Authenticity Create Great Organizations

It’s easy to think no one can do the work that needs to get done better than you. Sometimes it can also feel like passing work off actually creates even more work for you. But the truth is there is likely someone who can do the job just as well, if not better, than you.

In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down in work that doesn’t move your business forward. You can become a master delegator and be freed up to focus on the tasks essential to growth.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Three mistakes leaders and business owners make when it comes to delegation
How delegation frees you up for high-leverage work
Why clear expectations are necessary
The five levels of delegation
The danger of micro-managing

Resources:

FREE business performance assessment call

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At a certain point in your career, it might not seem like a coach is necessary. Oftentimes we only think we need a coach when something is broken or wrong. And yet, the very best leaders always have a coach. Even athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers?

In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the necessary skills to go to the next level to troubleshooting difficult situations, having a coach is invaluable to any leader.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What drives the best leaders to invite coaches into their world
The value and benefit of having a coach
Lessons Michele has learned after 18 years with her coach
How coaches build courage and help make breakthroughs possible
What characteristics make up the best coaches

Resources:

FREE business performance call.

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Leadership lessons are everywhere if you're looking for them—including on your TV screen. Movies and shows that explore the joys and griefs of being human reveal the impact of our behavior on relationships. In this episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more.

In this episode, you'll discover—

What makes positive intent so important
The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership
One tip for coaching high-performers who are hard on themselves
Why choices matter more than ability
Signs of a half-apology and the power of a true apology

Resources:

Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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As your company grows, it can be hard to streamline your product offerings and make what you do simpler to understand. But customers and clients need to be able to immediately understand who you are and what you offer. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers.

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The new company name
The backstory behind the company rebrand
What Michael was up to when Megan broke the news
How a rebrand can tie your products together
The necessary mechanics of a successful rebrand

Resources:

Full Focus
The Full Focus Planner
The Full Focus System

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As a leader, you don't have to have all the answers. In fact, having answers is less important than asking good questions. Insightful questions can inspire thoughtful conversations that propel your team forward.

In this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover—

How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities
The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results
What to ask when your emotional response seems disproportionate to a situation
How to leverage experiences to improve your future

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Some of us are immensely compelled to work. It seems that we just can’t stop. Most of us don’t see it as a problem. We live in a society that congratulates and celebrates those with a strong work ethic. But the truth is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior?

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get on a more balanced course, and what dangers we face if we don’t.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What we tell ourselves about why we work so much
How to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life
Why people really overwork
The effects of COVID on our overwork
A better path forward

Resources:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
The Full Focus Planner
The Full Focus System

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The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition

You need people to get work done. But more and more people are walking away from work for a variety of reasons. So finding and retaining talent has become a formidable challenge, which therefore causes the business to suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talent for your organization.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why the Great Resignation is here to stay
The perspective shift people are experiencing in their work
The advantages to a hybrid-work model
How company culture plays a pivotal role in the growth and health of your team

Resources:

Barron’s article, “I’ve Been Studying Work-From-Home For Years. Here’s What’s Coming.”

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As a leader, you’re committed to making 2022 the best it can be. Yet uncertainty continues to hamper planning and execution. It’s hard to know how to prepare yourself and your business for the months ahead.

In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producing stellar results in 2022.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why time away matters and how to guarantee that you’re able to take it.
The one thing you can do to get crystal clear on the results you want this year.
How to reduce anxiety and frustration in the year ahead.
The simplest thing you can do to define your win in 2022.

Resources

Your Best Year Ever online course [Bestyearever.me]
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/?tag=michaelhyatt-20]

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Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine

You’re in a period of transition. Things are changing. You’re trying new things but haven’t yet found clarity. You’re struggling to figure out how to make your greatest contribution. How do you find a way forward when things are up in the air?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined the way to move forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How sabbaticals sometimes go wrong
The fundamental need to make a meaningful contribution
The importance of trying new things, even when they don’t work
Why clarity can be hard to achieve but accelerates things once you have it

Resources:

Lead to Win episode, “The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan”

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Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year.

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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The benefits of achieving goals aren't limited to the results we accomplish. Pursuing hard things shapes who we become. The confidence we build better equips us for the road ahead. We risk more and remain steadfast in the face of discomfort. When we do, we encounter breakthrough.

To experience the power of using goals as stepping stones to the future you want to create, join us for Your Best Year Ever. Learn more at yourbestyearever.me/act.

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You can't always believe what you think. Too often, the stories we tell ourselves hold us back. These "limiting beliefs" go undetected because they seem like reality—and as these stories shape our behavior, they become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Goal setting invites us to root out limiting beliefs and replace them with better stories. By setting goals, we defiantly declare that our past doesn't define our future. The possibilities are greater than we dared hope.

To delve deeper, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here Friday for the last installment of this discussion!

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Before we can look toward the new year, we have to confront the losses that lie behind us. We start by lamenting. As we do, our grief brings with it unexpected gifts—self-compassion, lessons learned, clarity about our priorities, and a deeper resilience. These gifts help lay the groundwork for imagining and moving toward a future filled with hope.

To continue on the journey, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here tomorrow for the second segment of this discussion!

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Today, we share a segment from Michael's latest live training, Become Your Best In 2022: Seven Steps to the Life You Want. In this course, Michael covers what it takes to accomplish remarkable goals, how to persevere when things get tough, and how to win in the new year.

If you want to hear the full training, there are still slots available. Go to leadto.win/best to reserve your seat.

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There’s just no substitute for vision. When we have a compelling, unifying view of the future, and when we’re able to communicate, it can motivate people to accomplish astonishing things. And those who lack vision, well, they’re just “unready” for the challenge of leadership. In this episode, we explore the importance of vision to energize and motivate our teams.

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Leaders thrive on getting things done. The problem is that there’s more to be done than any one person can accomplish. That can leave you feeling overwhelmed, even paralyzed. Ever found yourself procrastinating because you couldn’t decide what to do next?

There’s a better way.

We’ve got a simple plan for any time you feel overwhelmed at work. These four action steps will help you regain your margin and be more productive than ever.

If you find yourself feeling dread rather than excitement when you think about work, it’s time for a change. Try it and see!

This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the new Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Find out more at leadto.win/planner.

Here’s what we talk about inside this episode—

What’s really making you feel overwhelmed.
The real secret to ending overwhelm.
How to regain a sense of control in your life.
A simple technique for culling your to-do list.
How your favorite productivity tool might be contributing to your overwhelm.
How to recognize your productivity sinkholes.
How the doom loop of dread, procrastination, and overwhelm contributes to your problem.
How an associate or mentor can help you identify the key tasks that drive your overwhelm.
Why not delegating costs you both time and money.
How your need for control is driving your crazy!
The emotional flip-flop that occurs when you learn how to delegate.
Entry-level ways to begin delegating, even if you don’t have an assistant.
Why it is vital that you calendar your work, not just your appointments.
Why you need to add personal tasks and projects into your daily planning.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Do a “brain dump” and put all your tasks, projects, appointments, and commitments on the table. That will give you the objectivity you need to evaluate where you are and make decisions about your highest leverage tasks. You’ll start feeling better immediately!

Who Do You Know Who Needs This? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. Chances are good that you have a friend or coworker who could benefit from this episode. Why not share it? Drop a link to this episode into your favorite social channel, and take three or four people you know. Let’s help everybody regain their balance! Use the hashtag #leadtowin.

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You’ve incorporated the Full Focus Planner into your day-to-day life and have transformed your productivity. But you want to go even deeper. You want to maximize the Planner to the fullest and become a power user. You want to be able to display your expertise to customers, colleagues, and potential employers—and maybe even discover new revenue opportunities. Is there a path to all this and more?

In this bonus episode, Courtney talks with special guests, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, about the new Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program. They discuss what this program makes possible for you and how it will open the door to a whole new level of productivity, goal achievement, and success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Who the Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program is for
How to get insider access to product announcements and testing
What bonus gifts are on offer for those who register in 2021
A new, exclusive community for deeper connection and in-depth training

Resources:

Full Focus Planner Certification

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As a top executive and mother of four, Meg has mastered the art of taming a chaotic calendar. In this episode, captured live at the Achieve Conference, she shares three steps for protecting your highest priorities. When we’re done, you’ll have the complete confidence to manage your most important priorities and become fully present wherever you are.

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Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, distractions, and unforeseen problems can make a trainwreck of your week even before it leaves the station. By Friday, you can feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and wonder, “What did I really accomplish?” There’s got to be a better way to plan your week.

Well, there is! And we can teach it to you. We’ve seen our share of Monday to Friday chaos, and we’ve developed a simple system that lets you take control of your week and ensure that you stay focused.

Try these next-level strategies, and you’ll finally escape the sickening feeling of never getting anything done. You’re going to start loving Mondays again!

Don’t miss out on the free download that goes along with this episode, the Perfect Progress Checklist. It’s a simple tool to tuck inside your Full Focus Planner to kick your weekly planning into high gear. Get yours now.

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Resources from This Episode

The Quick Win
Full Focus Planner
“Self-Care as a Leadership Discipline” by Michael Hyatt
The Perfect Progress Checklist

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It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on our side of the equation, too. Discover the advantages of gratitude—and specific practices to harness them—in this week’s episode.

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Learn five simple steps that will ensure your new product will succeed in the marketplace.

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You’ve worked hard and achieved a lot. But success brings a new problem: What to do next. That brings a whole new pressure from your team, your customers, and yourself. You may feel like you’ve used all your best ideas. From here on out, you’re faking it. That can be super stressful.

But there is a way to keep the momentum going. We’ve learned the simple secret to keeping yourself one step ahead of the growth curve—and the competition. You need a coach! And we’ll show you why.

Make this investment in yourself, and you’ll be energized, in the know, and more successful than ever been before. You can finally break out of the imposter syndrome and feel focused, relaxed, and in control of your business again.

Here’s a preview of this episode.

When we decided it was imperative to have a coach for ourselves.
The main thing a coach can help you do.
How a coach gives you an edge against the competition.
How a coach keeps you from getting in your own way. [6:01]
How the image of coaching has changed from “remedial” to “performance enhancing.” [6:55]
Signs that you might need a coach to get to the next level.
One fallacy that keeps leaders from seeking outside help or advice.
What a coach can show you that they don’t teach in business school.
How a coach’s “outside” point of view helps you process failure.
Why your own team can’t help you in ways a coach can.
How to “outsource” your mistakes using a coach.
Why it’s valuable to have a coach with experience outside your industry.
Two things you need to grow your business that a coach provides.
How coaching provides breakthrough moments in your thinking.
Why a coaching session is better than personal “thinking time.”
The essential presupposition that makes a coach incredibly helpful.
Key questions a coach will force you to think about.
How having a coach will help you build a stronger team.
Why you should block time after coaching sessions for further thought.
The very best reason why you should hire a coach.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, take the free Business Health Assessment. It’ll evaluate your business based on seven metrics. You’ll receive a personalized score on your strengths and weaknesses, and gain real clarity on where a coach can help you most. Try it!

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Resources from This Episode

Business Health Assessment
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
The War for Talent by Ed Michaels, Helen Handfield-Jones, and Beth Axelrod
BusinessAccelerator

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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

The War for Talent

As leaders, we all want to be competent and successful. The problem is that our quest for success can be demanding. It can feel lonely at the top. But as a leader, you can’t afford to be isolated. You deserve a rich, full life—including a social life. Every leader can thrive by cultivating friendships, protecting time for friendship, and enjoying leisure time together. In this episode, we’ll show you how.

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Leadership is an exercise in vulnerability. The idea that leaders enter every situation full of confidence and assurance isn’t just false. It’s harmful. In reality, every good leader has one non-negotiable trait: they have developed a capacity for discomfort.

Shaped by many stories and examples, this episode highlights what makes discomfort so difficult and so essential. Megan and Michael will help you feel less alone, coach you to disengage your defensiveness, and challenge you to lean in when it matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What makes taking risks so difficult
Three areas you must embrace discomfort to succeed
Why being tempered by failure is a good thing
The vital frame-shift you need to make in thinking about critical feedback
That feeling confidence is not a prerequisite for accomplishment

To learn more about how to make space in hard conversations, explore the Lead To Win episode “How to Diffuse Conflict Before it Begins.”

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You’re approaching the final quarter of the year. It’s the home stretch. You still have big goals to achieve, but some unexpected obstacles have popped up and your team is feeling fatigued. You want to finish with a bang, but is that even possible? How do you rally your people and equip them to perform at the top of their game?

In this episode, Megan talks with Chad Cannon, Chief Sales Officer, about the four root problems that can keep your team from achieving this year’s goals—and how to solve them. They discuss strategies for overcoming roadblocks and how to bring out the best in people. There is still enough time to drive massive results this year, as you bring the whole team into alignment and empower them for success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to re-energize your team to make their greatest contributions
The vital importance of a clear, concrete project handoff
Why synchronization of work on the calendar gets more done
How to align your team’s daily tasks with the company goals

Resources:

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You know you need to make a plan for the company’s next year, but you feel a familiar sense of dread. Every year, it results in a giant, convoluted binder that is inevitably pushed to the back of the shelf three months in. How do you plan more strategically, so you end up with something that actually works? Is there a better way to set the company up for the future you want?

In this episode, Megan talks with her husband, Joel Miller, Chief Product Officer, about the four essentials you need to create a strategic plan that works. They discuss the vital importance of vision, alignment, and execution—and how to ensure you have all three and don’t lose any of them along the way. You don’t have to settle for planning that is onerous, cumbersome, and quickly irrelevant when you incorporate these four ingredients to transform the planning process and clear the way for success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Common pitfalls of having an overcomplicated plan
Helpful questions to ask while creating a long-term vision
Why you must not confuse operational plans with strategic plans
How to create alignment between the vision and individual tasks

Resources:

Strategic Planning Checklist

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Michael and Megan show you exactly how to overcome unseen obstacles to productivity so you'll be less stressed, more focused, end each day with a feeling of accomplishment.

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Leaders dream big. But too often, our greatest goals get lost in the whirlwind of daily tasks and interruptions. Today, we’ll give you three simple practices that will ensure your goals stay on track all year long. You’ll avoid the pain of seeing your biggest goals slip through your fingers - and you’ll feel satisfaction at seeing steady progress until they're finally achieved.

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Ugh, another meeting! Do you know the feeling? We sure do. We’ve sat through our share of bad meetings. But would you believe we actually love meetings now?

It’s true. We got so sick of lousy meetings that we decided to do something about it.

When we founded this company, we determined that meetings were going to be something more than a necessary evil. We wanted to make meetings productive and engaging, like they were meant to be.

So we created a meeting rhythm and cadence that ensures we have just the right number of meetings, that they all have a clear purpose, and that they don’t get bogged down or pulled off track.

And it works! Our meetings are enjoyable because we all know why we’re there, that the outcome is important, and it’ll be worth our time. We love meetings—and you can too!

In this episode, we show you how to structure your meetings for maximum engagement and results. We’ve also got two free tools that will make it much easier to structure your meetings. (See the links below.)

Here’s a Peek Inside This Episode

Learn what we consider the worst of all possible meetings. [2:22]
How to structure one-on-one’s with your direct reports. [3:58]
Why it’s not okay to cancel one-on-one meeting. [5:36]
How to structure a one-on-one so it doesn’t ramble. [6:40]
How to get direct reports to provide information you need in advance of meeting. [7:32]
Why it’s important to ask for the “bottom line” up front in a meeting briefing [10:00]
How to structure workgroup meetings and why they are essential. [11:51]
Examples of workgroup meetings we hold at Michael Hyatt & Co. [12:50]
Who drives agenda for workgroup meetings, and what’s the guiding principle? [15:28]
The biggest mistakes you can make in a work group meeting. [16:45]
Learn the 3 reasons to have all-hands meetings [19:36]
See why all-team meetings are vital for maintaining engagement. [18:39]
The kinds of training Michael Hyatt & Co. offers to team members. [19:35]
How quarterly meetings drive goal achievement. [20:43]
Which company meetings should include spouses, and why. [23:07]
How to structure annual celebrations for celebration and morale building. [23:50]
Why we particularly loves the annual team gathering. [24:41]
Best practices for all-team meetings. [26:32]

We hope this episode will be a game-changer for the meeting culture of your company. We’re totally serious. Make the changes we suggest here, and you’ll start to look forward to meetings because they produce the outcomes that drive your business forward.

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Resources from This Episode

No Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt
“5 Ways to Hold Shorter Meetings” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Ensure You Never Have a Terrible Meeting” by Michael Hyatt
Recommendation Briefing Form
Effective Meeting Blueprint Free Resource!
The Focused Leader One-Day Intensive

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Feeling overwhelmed? Wow, do we know what that’s like! When you’re caught in that whirlwind of tasks, it feels like you’re downrange at Top Golf! You’re pelted with a new to-do item every few seconds.

It’s even worse when you don’t have a staff. With no one to delegate to, you just fall further and further behind.

But there’s another way!

Though we have a good-sized staff now, it wasn’t always that way. We know what it’s like to work alone or with limited help. And we can tell you that it is possible to delegate even if you don’t have a staff!

The first thing you have to do is change your mindset. Once you begin to see the possibilities, you’ll find nearly endless opportunities to offload work. Believe it or not, even as a line-level staffer or solopreneur, you have options!

Here’s a Peek Inside the Episode

How to overcome the hurdle of “I need to do it myself.”
How the Eisenhower Matrix can triage your to-do list.
Solid definitions of “fake work” and “downhill work.”
How to use AI to delegate routine tasks to your computer.
How custom signatures can save you a ton of time on responding to email.
Tips on negotiating out of previous commitments.
How to get “volunteer” help from coworkers.
Solid solutions for on-demand hiring.
How to get your boss to say yes to more resources.
Three easy steps to say no gracefully.
Tips for saying no to your boss on new projects.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Just try it. Pick one of these ideas and put it to work in your business. We think you’ll be blown away by the results!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

SaneBox email manager
Spark email and calendar manager
Magic
Belay Solutions
Fancy Hands
InstaCart
Recommendation Briefing Form
“Need Help? Here’s How to Ask for It” Lead to Win episode
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
"How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 3” by Michael Hyatt

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You have an opportunity to go into business with your family. You’re excited, but you’re also concerned. Will it be weird? Will there by power struggles? How will your coworkers see things? How will this affect your personal relationships?

In this episode, Megan talks with Marissa, her sister and Marketing Director, about how to work with family and preserve your relationships at the same time. They share the dos and don’ts they intentionally follow to provide clarity, maintain boundaries, and ensure a healthy environment both at work and at home.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why setting clear expectations helps all parties win
The vital importance of not breaking the chain of command
The necessity of only wearing one hat at a time
How your current relational health is only magnified by working together
The must-have of good, intentional communication

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You’ve made it to the leadership role you’re in by being an idea person, but you have new responsibilities and can’t be the only one doing that now. You need to scale and develop a team full of idea people. But how do you do that? What can you do to nurture and encourage a culture of good ideas?

In this episode, Megan and Joel, her husband and Chief Product Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, share 4 ingredients that will enable you to create a “big idea” culture on your team. They discuss what sets the stage for that, and also what undermines it, so that you can equip your company to scale and change with the marketplace.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The critical importance of having no sacred cows
How to encourage your team to take risks
Why you should expect and embrace failure as part of experimentation
The long-term value of investing time, head space, and energy early on

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You are meticulous about preparation. You make all the lists and plan all the details, but sometimes things happen that are outside of your control. It’s disorienting and confusing. What are you supposed to do then? How do you recover and keep going?

In this episode, Megan and Joel, her husband and Chief Product Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, share the story of a sabbatical that wasn’t quite what they had planned. They offer up the lessons they learned and the importance of choosing what story you put around these experiences so that, when the boulder comes, you can do something with it and continue on.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What happens is less significant than the stories you tell yourself about what happens
How to metabolize unexpected change and continue forward
Why setting yourself up well leads to better outcomes when the unexpected occurs

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You are leading a team aimed at achieving lofty goals. You want to help them be stronger and healthier together, so you can reach those goals. You’ve heard that fostering personal connection is key, but you don’t want to inadvertently step over the line. How do you know what to say and what not to?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michele Cushatt, Chief Coaching Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, about showing up with your whole self in leadership, including the story that has made you who you are. Michele will guide you through 4 questions to ask as you determine what and when to share, so you can serve your team well and give them permission to show up with their full selves. Only then will you operate at your full potential to reach the top together.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The difference between a wholehearted leader and a compartmentalized leader
Why self-protecting creates an unsafe environment for your team
How to discern between compulsion and wisdom
What it looks like to steward your story well

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You work with a great team. You’re all running hard toward your goals, but lately people seem to be flagging. As a leader, you want to step up to reinvigorate them. But you don’t want it to be empty fluff or surface-level rah-rahs. Are there concrete ways to encourage your team effectively?

In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, Chief Coaching Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, discuss 5 guidelines for incorporating encouragement into your leadership style. They offer tips for maintaining authenticity and clarity and show you how to build a stronger, more high-performing team as you create an environment of trust.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why encouragement is critical for leadership
The power of calling out the positive quality in a weakness
How balancing encouragement with candor creates a culture of confidence
What it means to personalize the context for maximum benefit

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What trumps education, skills, charisma, and even talent? The surprising answer: self-awareness. A study from Cornell found self-awareness to be the “strongest predictor of overall success” among top leaders. Discover why it’s so important—and how to cultivate it for yourself.

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“Sure, I’d love to have an executive assistant. But I can’t afford one!” You’ve probably said that before. Or maybe you don’t know where to find one. Or you’ve had a bad experience with an assistant and are reluctant to try again. In the meantime, you’re stuck in multitask-mode, essentially doing the job of two people.

There’s got to be an easier way to find and hire an executive assistant, doesn’t there?

Yes, there is! We’ve got some simple steps for hiring and onboarding the world-class helper you need. Our own HR manager, Danielle Rogers, joins us on the podcast to empower you to make the most important hire of your career. When we’re through you’ll have the confidence to take your first step toward ending the overwhelm and getting the help you need.

Here’s a preview of this episode:

Why you’re not done with a hire when you sign the contract.
Three strategy choices to make before you hire.
Pros and cons of hiring a full-time employee.
Why a contract assistant often makes the most sense.
When a remote assistant may serve you best.
Why you should hire no one before creating a job description.
Must-have elements in a great job description.
How a Careers page on your site works like a screening tool when hiring.
Why attitude trumps skill in hiring.
The very best (and easiest) way to search for candidates.
How to motivate your team to search for your new assistant.
Six ways to find candidates that you may not have tried before.
Two reasons you might consider using a corporate recruiter.
A simple tip for getting interviewees to be totally candid about their history.
The very first step in onboarding an executive assistant.
TTTT things you must communicate at the outset of your EA relationship.
Why you must over-communicate with your EA during the first 90 days.
Elements of a good communication rhythm with your EA.

Are you tired of the overwhelm? The help you need could be here soon. Don’t overthink this! You know you need the help. Take the next right step and begin drafting your EA’s job description. That will give you the momentum you need to make this vital hire.

Resources from This Episode

Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
Careers at Michael Hyatt & Co.
The Kolbe A Index

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As a leader, you thrive on the challenges of running your business. But if you also happen to be a wife and a mom, you feel pulled in another direction. It seems that whenever you’re at work, you’re thinking at home. And when you’re home, you don’t feel fully present either. You may wonder why you can’t seem to get it together, like so many “Super Moms.” Here’s the truth: Super Mom is a fictional creature. Every successful leader who is also a mom must navigate the challenges of this unique role. And you can! We’ll show you how to quit trying to “do it all” and get clarity on the things that really matter to you. When you do, the weight of those unrealistic expectations will fall away. You’ll find be super-focused when at work, and fully present at home. Here’s a preview of this episode. Why this topic is valuable for men too, also for women who are not moms. Why being a professional mom is different from being a professional dad. The most dangerous myth that working moms struggle with. The forces that shape our expectations for ourselves as women. Why you have to get clear and specific about what a “win” looks like at home. The key question that will lead you to freedom as a working parent. Why success may look different in your family than in another’s. The killer emotion that derails many working moms. A simple exercise that helps you stop pumping the ambition brake. The single best way to navigate this issue with your spouse. What is “co-parenting” and how is it different from many think? Questions spouses can use to help set family priorities. Why balance matters more than fairness in managing your home. One set of preconceived notions you should set aside when negotiating agreements with your spouse. Why self-care is vital—but elusive—for working moms. Tips for designing your own self-care regimen. The one gift you must give yourself as a professional mom. After you listen to this episode, try this. Ask yourself the question, “What do I want most in my home and family life?” If you are married, include your spouse in that discussion. It’s your first step in shedding unrealistic expectations and creating a “win” at life. Thanks for the Love! Thank you to “Scoop Miser” who left these comments about the podcast on iTunes. “I can’t recommend this podcast enough. Informative, insightful, entertaining and applicable to anyone looking to improve in all facets of life. I look forward to the new episode like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa. Thanks, Larry, Megan, and Michael.” You’re welcome, Scoop. And thanks for the good words, and thanks to all of you who have left a rating or review of the podcast. That helps so much to get the word out. If you haven’t done so, you can rate the program right now. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial. We would love to hear your thoughts. Resources from This Episode “How to Have Two Successful Careers in One Happy Home” episode of Lead to Win Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Full Focus Planner

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As a leader, you know you’re responsible for the vision of your company. And you have one—sort of. It exists in the back of your head, but it’s really hard to get it down on paper. There never seems to be enough time to do it. And, when it comes right down to it, you’re not all that sure why it matters.

It’s hard enough to keep your business going from day to day. Who has time for navel gazing?

If there’s one thing we’ve learned with over 50 years of combined business experience, it’s that vision matters! Rather than thinking of it as another task on your list. Start to see vision as a tool for creating the future you desire.

In this episode, we’ll show you four ways that having a clear vision gives you a strategic advantage over your competition. When we’re done, you’ll know exactly how important this process is, and you’ll be dying to turn off the podcast and start writing a vision script of your own!

Here’s what you’ll get from this episode—

Get a simple, practical definition of vision.
Find out why vision is a low priority for many leaders, and why that’s dangerous.
Learn the best way to keep your business proactive (not reactive).
Discover the biggest single pitfall of lacking vision.
See how a clear vision makes it easier to make big decisions.
Get tips on improving your execution by connecting it to vision.
Understand why team members won’t (and can’t) follow a leader who lacks vision.
Get clear on the best way to keep yourself (and your team) focused when things get tough.
Learn the very best way to make your vision real for your team.
Get fired up about articulating your own vision for the future!

After you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Download our free resource 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020, and use it to begin formulating your vision for the next three to five years.

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Michael continues his conversation with Ian Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

(Make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't heard it!)

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This episode is so valuable you won’t want to keep it to yourself! We’re certain your friends will love learning more about their personalities and how they affect productivity. Please drop a link to this episode in your favorite social channel and tag the universe! Remember the hashtag #leadtowin.

Resources from This Episode

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Ian Cron's website

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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

Leaders all want to achieve. But sometimes it feels like you’re your own worst enemy. Either you’re too perfectionistic, or too much of a people pleaser, or so much of a conflict avoider that you have trouble getting things done. It’s frustrating and discouraging to fall into the same old traps over and over.

There’s a better way. We’ve got expert advice on a proven, helpful system for understanding your unique stressors and motivations, and those of the people around you. When you understand yourself, you’ll finally start working with yourself instead of against yourself. You’ll escape that nagging regret of falling prey to your own foibles, and your productivity will skyrocket.

In this double episode (listen to Part 2 here) we’re joined by Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

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Resources from This Episode

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

You’re running on empty without much gas left in the tank. You can see your performance slipping and your creativity dwindling. But how can you take time off when there’s so much to do? Won’t you just regret it when you come back to hundreds of emails in your inbox?

In this episode, Michael talks with his executive assistant, Jim, and the producer of Lead to Win, Nick, about the vital importance of unplugging. They discuss the most popular benefit at Michael Hyatt & Company—sabbaticals—and show you why they’re necessary and how to plan them so that you come back to work refreshed, energized, and ready to level up your game.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why stress and tension are the enemies of performance
What you can do now if you can’t take a sabbatical right away
How to plan and prepare for being away from work
Michael’s out-of-office template that sets you up for a stress-less return

Resources:

“How to Get Your Boss to Say 'Yes,' Part 1”
“How to Get Your Boss to Say ‘Yes,’ Part 2”
“How to Get Your Boss to Say ‘Yes,’ Part 3”
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

The horror stories of succession are many. Micro-management. Complete abandonment. Disorganized handoffs. Undermined authority. Even downright sabotage. It’s the stuff of nightmares—enough to fill anyone with dread.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. The transition of leadership at Michael Hyatt and Company from Michael to Megan has been rich with lessons about successful succession. In this episode, Megan and Michael share their journey and unpack four non-negotiables for anyone looking to transition in a way that sets all parties up to thrive.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The one area clarity is most important
What makes check-in rhythms so important
One way succession is a lot like parenting
How to steer between abdication and micromanagement
The question every successor is asking to themselves

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Feeling like a slave to your calendar is exhausting. Running from one activity to the next and working long hours is a recipe for burnout—which undermines your well-being and performance.

To break the cycle, you must stop letting your calendar happen to you and start spending your time with intention. And we have a tool to help. In this episode, Megan and Michael walk you through how to leverage the tool “Spend Your Days On Paper” so you can budget your time just like you budget your money.

When you do, you’ll finally start spending your time where it’s most valuable, boosting your morale and results.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The question to ask to decide how much time off you need
How to determine the return on investment for your time
The unexpected bonus for your business when you can step away
The danger of trying to spend more time than you have
Two strategies for translating this tool to your calendar

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You have so many tasks on your list every day. You swing between saying yes to everything and getting overwhelmed and then saying no to everything and becoming legalistic. How do you determine what is essential for your optimal performance?

In this episode, Michael and Megan do a deep-dive into their personal nonnegotiables. They’ll show you how to set yourself up for your own Double Win by focusing on what’s most important to you in 3 key areas. You don’t have to have a lot of nonnegotiables, and they don’t have to be overly idealistic. Michael and Megan will show you how to be consistent and realistic, so you make progress every day toward the future you want.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of having nonnegotiables, but only a select few
The power of the minimum effective dose
How to focus less on what there is to do and more on the results
What things don’t need to be on the nonnegotiable list Why incremental progress is the key to growth

Resources:

Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt

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You’re building your business but feel lost in the thick of things. You know it’s valuable to pause and think big picture, but you’re not sure how or where to begin. You don’t want to waste time spinning your wheels. What are the most important areas to focus on? And what is proven to have lasting impact?

In this episode, Michael and Megan reflect on the past 10 years and explore the top 6 lessons they have learned while building a thriving business. They show you how to cast a vision and allow space for it to grow and shift over time, and then how to set yourself up with transformational mindsets and tools that lead to long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of having no sacred cows How to free yourself up to make greater contributions
Why your team—not your clients—are your greatest asset
2 key questions to ask that lead to business success
Why it’s critical not to export ideas you haven’t first imported

Resources:

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud
Belay Solutions
Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
BusinessAccelerator® Community - cash flow spreadsheet and tutorial

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You’re a high achiever who can’t seem to find enough hours in the day. You don’t want to sacrifice your personal life in the pursuit of career success, but you also don’t want to lay down your professional ambitions. Can you really have both at the same time?

In this episode, Michael and Megan dig into one of their favorite takeaways from their new book: identifying nonnegotiables as you design your Double Win. They talk about what happens when you put hard edges on your workday and show you how to establish nonnegotiables for your current season, so that you can start seeing breakthrough results—personally and professionally.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How constraints foster productivity, creativity, and freedom
The key component in overcoming addiction to overwork
The way nonnegotiables can change season to season
Questions to ask yourself to identify your nonnegotiables

Resources:

Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
Lead to Win Episode 162: “Using the Double Win to Beat Back Work That’s Out of Control”

This episode is brought to you by Michael and Megan's newest book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. Enjoy Michael and Megan exploring what it takes to achieve the Double Win, recounting stories that bring joy and some that sting, while laying out how you can win at work and succeed at life. Order your copy before May 4th to get the accompanying bonuses. Go to winandsucceedbook.com to order today.

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Work is out of control. You’re always busy and always on, even when you’re at home with your family. But it feels like something you can’t help. Or maybe even something you can’t let go of. What’s really going on?

This week, Michael and Megan dig into the problem behind the problem and why so many of us buy into the Cult of Overwork. They’ll show you the detrimental effects of stress and working too many hours and help you find clarity about the under-the-surface reasons you might be overworking, so you can start walking instead toward the Double Win.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The false dichotomy of the Hustle Fallacy vs. the Ambition Brake
5 false beliefs that lead to the Cult of Overwork
The harmful ways stress shows up in our bodies
7 reasons we tend to overwork

Resources: Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller

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Today's episode is an exclusive look at the first chapter of Megan and Michael's new book, Win at Work & Succeed at Life. It comes out on April 20, but you can preorder the book now at winandsucceedbook.com. Also, we're very excited to share that Michael and Megan will also be holding an event called "Win at Work and Succeed at Life LIVE" on April 20th. To get admission to this online event, all you have to do is pre-order the book at winandsucceedbook.com.

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You’ve heard over and over that the key to success is to work harder and longer than everyone else—but you do so at the expense of your health and your loved ones. Or, perhaps you’ve determined the cost isn’t worth it. So you seek out a better sense of well-being but pump the brakes on your ambition. Can you really only have either a thriving career or a healthy personal life? Is there a third option?

In this episode, the crew at Focus on This talk with Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller about their new book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. They walk you through the intentional strategy that improves results both at home and at work, so you can take back control of your life and find freedom and margin and more opportunities than you ever thought possible.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

3 nonnegotiables to set as you design your
Double Win Why the issue is not quantity of time but intentionality
How to create breathing room when you’re in survival mode
Strategies for proposing a Double Win experiment to a skeptical boss

Resources: Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller

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Your company is producing strong results, but your team seems weary. The success of yesterday unintentionally gets lost in the grind of today. How do you rejuvenate your people to continue on and even reach for new goals?

In this episode, Michael and Megan discuss the way a culture of celebration leads to confidence for your team and momentum that breeds success. They share their tips on approaching celebration both thoughtfully and practically and equip you with tools for making it a regular part of your routine, so you can create engagement, foster teamwork, and drive greater performance.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why it’s vital to celebrate your team’s wins
The value of public acknowledgment
3 ways to show your team you see and appreciate them
Pro tips for investing in celebration, even if it doesn’t come naturally

Resources:

Lead to Win Episode 159: "3 Moves That Defied an Economic Downturn"

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Sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against you. The unforeseen obstacles standing between you and your goal seem insurmountable. You don’t want to give up, but you don’t know how to move forward. Never has that felt truer for many than during the pandemic.

Now, a year later, Megan and Michael reflect on the 2020 goal that led to astonishing results and unpack three key reasons for their success. When you leverage these strategies, you’ll stop being the victim of your circumstances and start building confidence that you can accomplish hard things—and see incredible success as you do.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The necessity of committing to goals you’re not sure you can accomplish
Why it’s vital to choose to advance when others choose to retreat
What makes courage an action, not a feeling
Signs that your dream isn’t big enough
The surprising gift that only comes after you accomplish hard things

Resources:

Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt

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You’ve earned the promotion and the respect of your peers. To the people around you, you’ve “made it.” But lately, you feel like you’re coasting, or maybe idling in place. And you have a nagging feeling that there must be something more out there.

In this episode, Michael and Megan answer a letter from long-time listener Caitlin who is in your shoes and not sure what to do next. They discuss different root issues that might be at play and show you how to create a vision for the entirety of your life—not just your career.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The value of non-achievement time
How burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domains
The benefits of learning something new and being a beginner again
The power of positive uncertainty and being stretched
3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacent

Resources:

For All Mankind Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
Living Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
LifeScore Assessment

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There’s an unhealthy attitude forming on your team. Requests are consistently met with grumbling—even an occasional outright, “That’s not my job.” Where is this attitude coming from? And how do you counter it before it derails your team’s growth and success?

In this episode, Michael and Megan dive into the danger of entitlement. They’ll show you how it can creep into your organization and what you can do about it. By focusing on contribution, you can cultivate a team dedicated to helpfulness, excellence, and enthusiastic service. It all comes back to team culture, and that culture begins with you.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The one trait that defines leadership
Warning signs of entitlement
Why true, healthy leaders can’t not contribute
The three markers of enthusiastic contribution
What makes a posture of gratitude so powerful

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You started out the new year excited about your goals, but now you find yourself lagging. You’re tired and your motivation is waning. You’re starting to wonder, How do I keep going? The answer? Focus on your future self. In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss the power of creating a compelling vision of who you want to become. They’ll help you create a vision script that sustains you for the long haul and show you how to accomplish that vision one choice at a time. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why the gap between where you are and where you want to be can be a powerful motivator How to start practicing being your future self as you make daily decisions The reason re-examining your identity will get you further, faster Why mental dissonance can be the unlikely key to achieving your goals Resources: Four Mindsets to Drive Your Success Living Forward by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt This episode is brought to you by the Lifescore Assessment, a free tool that gives you the clarity to set better goals and build toward the future you want. Download it for free at leadto.win/lifescore.

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Leadership is an exercise in vulnerability. The idea that leaders enter every situation full of confidence and assurance isn’t just false. It’s harmful. In reality, every good leader has one non-negotiable trait: they have developed a capacity for discomfort.

Shaped by many stories and examples, this episode highlights what makes discomfort so difficult and so essential. Megan and Michael will help you feel less alone, coach you to disengage your defensiveness, and challenge you to lean in when it matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What makes taking risks so difficult
Three areas you must embrace discomfort to succeed
Why being tempered by failure is a good thing
The vital frame-shift you need to make in thinking about critical feedback
That feeling confidence is not a prerequisite for accomplishment

To learn more about how to make space in hard conversations, explore the Lead To Win episode “How to Diffuse Conflict Before it Begins.”

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Dissent isn’t comfortable, no matter which end you’re on. But it’s essential. Companies that don’t welcome dissent are in danger of falling headlong into damaging situations that would have been avoidable —if only someone had mustered the courage to speak up.

So what should you do? How should you respond in the face of dissent? And how can you practice dissent in a way that expresses respect and care? Michael and Megan delve into these questions and more in this candid conversation, providing a treasure trove of practical tips for leveraging dissent to help your company grow.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why responding to dissent by wielding the power of your position is a mistake
What to do when you feel your physiological response to confrontation
The reason leaders of the best teams should expect to experience dissent
Why your level of relational capital should shape the method of your dissent
The difference between agreement and alignment—and why it matters

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Sometimes, life happens. You step into a new role. You become the parent of a newborn. Your business is turned upside down by an unforeseen emergency. Before long, you look around to realize that you’re not living the Double Win. You’re tired and want to bounce back—but how?

Michael and Megan dive into this question with some candid stories of their own. Then, they move from solidarity to problem-solving. With the help of their straightforward strategies, you can finally hit reset and prevent “busy” from becoming your new normal.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why scheduling time away can be essential for snapping back
How to tell the difference between an unbalanced season and unbalanced life
The importance of re-introducing rhythm to your days
The incredible power of constraints
One simple activity for eliminating stress every time

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One of 2020’s greatest gifts was renewed attention to racial disparities. Whether 2020 was the first time you thought about racial injustice or a reminder of a reality you’re confronted by every day, the conversations about race can’t end in 2020.

This episode welcomes speaker and community activist Pastor Chris Williamson to talk about how leaders can approach race in the workplace and beyond. He’ll unpack how leaders can shift their thinking and take practical steps toward creating more equitable, inclusive organizations.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The difference between diversity, inclusion, and equity
What makes representation so important
Why you need to know your “why” behind diversity
How to stay encouraged when you’re not seeing change
The connection between your living room, dining room, and boardroom

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Leaders love to see progress. But growth brings a whole new set of problems. You may find yourself stuck in reaction mode, feeling more like a fireman than a leader. Dealing with problems all day can drain your mental energy. After awhile, you may have no bandwidth left for vision and strategy.

After more than 40 years in business, we’ve learned how to lead a fast-growing business and maintain time for critical thinking. We call it staying mentally FFIT.

With this simple system, you’ll have greater mental clarity than ever before. You will stay out of reaction mode and keep your focus on innovation. Rather than feeling exhausted when you think about work, you’ll be energized by new possibilities. Try it, and get back in front of the change curve again!

Here’s a preview of this episode.

Why you must have a regular practice of intentional thought.
Why scheduled “think time” doesn’t always work.
Why your business demands a shift from doing to thinking.
One solid way to bake think time into your life.
How thought time gives your business an edge.
The kinds of questions you should be asking of yourself and business.
Why you need to be uninterrupted during your focused thought time.
Can focused thought be done with others, or only alone?
How outside input fuels your thought life.
The value of physical activity in activating your thought life.
Why serendipitous breakthroughs are not enough to fuel your business.
The simple practice that will help you think more intentionally.
Practical advice for people who have trouble writing down their thoughts.
The difference between reflective thinking and reactive thinking.
How the Hustle Fallacy inhibits your ability to think critically.
What critical thinking is and why it matters in your business.
The cause-and-effect chain from a leader’s thoughts to business results.
How asking different questions can transform your business results.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Ask yourself this simple question: What is my biggest obstacle to frequent, focused, intentional thinking, and what can I do about it?

You’ll be well on your way to solving that—and many other—problems.

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Resources from This Episode

Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Leaders are expected to have the answers. But sometimes they need to get insight from other leaders to stay on top of their game. In this episode, we reached out to our Instagram audience for their most pressing questions for Michael and Megan. They bring practical solutions to the problems many leaders face, based on more than 30 years of business experience. In this episode you’ll discover— The one significant change Michael and Megan would make in their work life if they could go back and do it over again. Suggestions for finding a job at a place like Michael Hyatt and Company. How to stand out in the workplace and rise in your organization. Tips for adjusting your morning and evening rituals when you’re traveling or on an alternate schedule. Whether or not you should ask your employer for a different position that you are more passionate about. How to determine if you should fire a toxic client. Advice on giving difficult feedback and maintaining mutual respect. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by our new tool, The Ideal Work and Life Designer. Download it for free at michaelhyatt.com/designer.

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Has this ever happened to you? You’re excited about a new project or initiative, and you can’t wait to share it with your team. But when you do, you see nothing but crossed arms and blank stares. They’re not hostile. But they’re not sharing your enthusiasm either.

What gives?

Based on our experience in several businesses—large and small—we’ve learned some things about introducing change. There are three distinct challenges you must overcome to enroll your team in the future. In this episode, we’ll show you what they are, and how to blow past them. You’ll go from wondering if you’re really on the right track to feeling confident and empowered about the future.

In this episode you will—

Understand why change is necessary in any growing business.
Learn the top three things people fear when encountering change.
Find out the two (competing) needs that all of your team members have.
Gain a powerful strategy for rolling out change in an organization.
See the very best way to handle pushback on change proposals.
Be empowered to introduce change in a way that brings acceptance and builds momentum.

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As a leader, you know you should be developing a consistent reading habit, but you struggle to prioritize reading. Here’s the good news—the problem isn’t what you’re reading, it’s how and why you’re reading. In today’s episode, Michael and Megan identify four purposes for reading. If you adopt them, you’ll fall in love with reading again. You’ll be swimming in new ideas and feel on top of your game. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why comprehension and retention are not the most important goals when reading How many books Michael, Megan, & Larry read each year (you might be surprised!) Suggestions for capturing ideas when you’re listening to audiobooks The impact of reading on your social life and relationships Why you need to read books that you may not necessarily agree with Pros and cons of physical, ebook, and audio formats One thing leaders absolutely must have (that reading provides) For full show notes, visit https://michaelhyatt.com/4-ways-to-make-reading-fun-again/.

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2021 has arrived—and we’re still navigating the prolonged effects of the pandemic. You’ve probably seen the impact on your team. But their productivity feels more important than ever. How can you do what’s best for your team and your company? The answer might surprise you. Taking care of your team isn’t just an exercise in integrity and altruism. It’s a smart business strategy. As Megan and Michael make the case for why caring well for your team builds your business, you’ll be challenged to lead from a place of greater empathy and intentionality. In this episode, you’ll discover— An experiment undertaken at Michael Hyatt &Co. The power of benefits to communicate care How company culture shapes retention and recruitment Why you’re probably measuring productivity the wrong way A reminder that we care when people care about us This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by our goal-setting course, Your Best Year Ever. Discover how you can create a better 2021 no matter what. Claim your copy today at bestyearever.me.

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2020 is coming to an end. Before us is a year full of possibility and opportunity, and we have agency to influence what happens. But if you want 2021 to be your best year ever, follow this advice: Don’t create resolutions. Set goals instead.

As Michael and Megan unpack why goals, not resolutions, are what your year needs, you’ll discover how to move from good intentions to effective action. They’ve helped thousands of people achieve their goals, but it’s their personal stories that drive the lessons home.

Don’t drift to where you didn’t intend to go. Design 2021 to be your best year ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The power of the “fresh-start” effect
The differences between resolutions and goals
A brief overview of the SMARTER framework
Why you shouldn’t “settle” as you create your goals for 2021
The unexpected way Michael and Megan discovered their spouses

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It’s the time of year we look around and remember what matters most—and look ahead and decide where we want to go next. That means it’s time to talk about goals.

Most people set goals surrounding work and money. But we’re more than what we do or what we earn. We’re whole people, and we’re at our best when our growth is well-rounded. As you prepare to set goals in multiple life domains, Megan and Michal will offer tips for avoiding common mistakes, tools you can leverage, and an encouragement to dream bigger.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

A challenge to focus on your agency instead of what’s outside your control
The power of asking yourself a simple question: “What do I want?”
How to know where to focus your energy
A good rule of thumb to ensure you’re not doing too much
How you can give the gift of transformation this year

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When the tasks before us are too big, we tend to procrastinate until we give up or hustle until we burn out. Either way, it’s discouraging. It can be tempting to play it safe and set “more manageable” goals. But when we do, we undermine our motivation and our success. The solution? Breaking bigger goals into smaller steps.

Michael and Megan’s exploration of this counterintuitive approach is rich with real-life examples and practical insight. They’ll reveal why small steps are so essential and how to leverage the power of incremental change.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why little actions take you further
The importance of progress to your sense of confidence
How you know a task is small enough
The relationship between instant gratification and procrastination
Why we could all benefit from being like a tortoise

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When we’re living with purpose, we experience greater meaning. But how can we discover our purpose? It’s a flawed question. Because purpose isn’t discovered. It’s cultivated. That means you have the power to take actions that lead to a more meaningful life.

In this episode, Michael and Megan reflect on the sources of meaning in their own lives, taking a cue from Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search For Meaning. Vulnerable and insightful, this conversation will prompt you to think differently about where you’ve been and where you want to go.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why your situation doesn’t have to change for you to experience more meaning
How suffering can be redeemed to shape who you become
A Finding Nemo quote that will change the way you view parenting
An invitation to connect the mundane to a meaningful big picture
Why difficult goals elevate your sense of purpose and change who you become

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If you have a message, you need a platform. We'll cover why—and how to get started. Joining Michael & Megan is Pete Vargas, the CEO of Advance Your Reach and the new owner of Platform University. For more information, visit www.platformuniversity.com.

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If you want your company the grow, the solution probably isn’t a better strategy. Your leadership is the cap of your company. If you’re not growing, your company won’t be, either—with consequences for your results, your team, and your impact on the world.

The good news is that your growth is within your control. As Michael and Megan unpack their own journeys of growth, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of where you are and where you’re headed. When you do, your breakthroughs will change your life and your company for the better.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why you might be the problem—and the solution
How to know when you’ve grown “enough”
The importance of a leader’s ability to sell a vision
Why the discomfort zone leads to change
Three practical steps for accelerating your growth

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The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year—but inevitably, the season feels chaotic. It seems impossible to really be present when so much is happening. And being spread thin can undermine your productivity during the most important quarter of the year.

It doesn’t have to feel like the next few weeks are happening to you. We’ve identified four steps to help you thrive this holiday season. When you follow them, you’ll stop being swept away and start being present for what matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to set and communicate realistic expectations
Why you may need to adapt your habits
Tips for making sure your most important priorities happen
The advantage of resisting FOMO and exercising your “No” muscle
A special segment with a guest caller that will leave you looking forward to your quarterly preview

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Your habits exist to work for you. But sometimes, it doesn’t seem that way. Changes in your family or job can make once-helpful habits impossible. You don’t have time for them, but you feel like you should. If habits are supposed to help you, why do you feel so frustrated?

Change is inevitable. And good habits are still possible. You can recalibrate your habits to fit where you are now. As Megan and Michael discuss how they’ve adapted their habits over time, you’ll learn how to take stock of your life, notice what’s working and what isn’t, and create realistic habits that leave you feeling encouraged, not defeated.

You can leverage the power of habits—no matter your stage of life.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Signs it might be time to downsize your habits
How often you need to reconsider the habits you’ve created
Why small habits aren’t incompatible with big goals
Proof that no habit is sacred, not even date night
Permission to stick with what works and drop the rest

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The ability to establish habits is a powerful skill—but too many people give up only a few weeks in. It’s bound to happen when you fail to harness one of your most important assets in habit creation: your why.

Staying connected with the reason you started can be the difference between giving up and pressing on. In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss the practices that keep your why top-of-mind. When you master these practices, you’ll move from dropping out of the race to finishing with flying colors.

End the habit frustration and start experiencing the impact of incremental change.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why forgetting your why undermines your success
Stories of how habit motivations change over time
Permission to stop striving for habit perfection
Why celebration is vital for progress
How to leverage tools in the Full Focus Planner to create habits that last

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Whether you notice them or not, you have habits. Some—like sleeping through your alarm or cutting it close on your deadlines—undermine your success. Others chart a path towards achieving your goals.

In this episode, Megan and Larry delve into the power of habits. They explore how habits simplify your life by leveraging the power of automation. They identify how habits can help or hinder your most important work. And, they explore why it’s true that what you do shapes who you are.

When you leverage the power of habits, you’ll stop wasting energy on repetitive decisions, gain momentum around achieving your goals, and take actionable steps toward becoming the leader you want to be.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Examples of simple habits you can automate
How creating habits helps save you time and energy
Why habits might be the key to meeting your achievement goal
What makes creating chains of habits so effective
How creating habits helps lead to personal transformation

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Have you ever wondered why some kinds of work excite you, while others drive you crazy? Why the magic always happens when you get one specific group of people together? Or why there's a gap on the team you can't quite place? You need to learn about Working Genius. In this episode, Michael is joined by Patrick Lencioni to unpack his newest tool, "The 6 Types of Working Genius." This framework helps you identify what kinds of work you should be doing to align to your strengths. By aligning your workdays, teams, and company with the working genius of your people, you maximize contributions and minimize frustration. The result? Higher job satisfaction, better collaboration, and increased productivity. This tool is already revolutionizing teams around the world — is yours next? In this episode you'll discover— The 6 types of working genius Why awareness of working genius creates communication How to appreciate the contributions other geniuses make The danger of teams with homogenous types Why this tool is only $25—and how you can get it half price! To take the assessment, visit www.workinggenius.com and make sure to use the promo code "WIN" for 50% off!

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You love your work. But when you concentrate your attention and energy solely in your work, you actually undermine your success. You narrow your perspective. You become more prone to burnout. And, you stunt your learning. The solution? Find a hobby.

In this episode, Michael and Megan discuss what makes hobbies so important. They explore how hobbies improve your problem-solving, ignite your creativity, promote continuous growth, and reduce your stress. By adopting a hobby, you’ll stop getting caught one-track thinking and become a more versatile leader.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to adapt your expectations for hobbies to your life stage
Why lateral thinking makes you a better problem solver
What makes play so powerful
Why being a beginner makes you a better leader
How decreasing your stress improves your performance

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The ability to navigate the business world with nimbleness and grit can be the difference between devastating loss and wild success. Entrepreneurs have cracked the code on how to adapt and persevere. Their success is rooted in their thinking—and mindsets are skills you can develop.

That’s why in this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four of the eight essential mindsets of entrepreneurs: ownership, resourcefulness, risk tolerance, and resilience. They address what these mindsets look like, why they matter, and how you can cultivate them in your life and on your team. By upgrading your thinking, you’ll move from being stuck in ruts you don’t even see to crafting solutions that make a difference for your business and customers.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What makes the shift from “It’s not my job” to “How can I fix it?” so powerful
How to better leverage your resources with one simple question
Why playing it safe is riskier than taking the risk
How to create an environment in which it’s safe to fail
Why 2020 might just be the best thing that’s happened to your capacity for resilience

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In this bonus episode, Michael talks with Amy Porterfield about the advantages of having an entrepreneurial mindset. This conversation is just one of a series of conversations that Michael had with successful business leaders as he seeks to understand what makes a winning mindset. To hear the whole series, you can opt into the Countdown to 2021 community at michaelhyatt.com/countdown. Also, remember to check out Michael's new book, Entrepreneurs Will Save the World. Discover how anyone can build the resilient mindset of an entrepreneur. Learn more at leadto.win/entrepreneurs.

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The initial shock has faded and the dust has begun to settle. As you look at your business and the economy, you find yourself wondering how to move forward. How can we rebuild? And what’s your part to play? The answer might surprise you. We need more entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk about the importance and lessons of entrepreneurs. They unpack three reasons entrepreneurs really will save the world, and how you can alter your thinking to follow their lead. You’ll move from feeling discouraged and disoriented to excited about emerging possibilities. You’ll start noticing problems that need solving and believing that the best is yet to come.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What makes someone an entrepreneur
How entrepreneurs contribute to the public good
Why the solution to big problems isn’t more resources
How to start becoming more entrepreneurial
Why we can be hopeful about the “new normal” we’re headed toward

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You’re not satisfied with the results you’re seeing. You’ve tried fine-tuning strategies and revisiting your decisions. You know you’re not just a victim of your circumstances. But what are you supposed to do now? You don’t just need to alter your actions. You need to rewire your thinking.

In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss how to move toward a more empowering, engaged way of interacting with the world. It all starts with how you think. They’ll synthesize the work by development leaders such as Brooke Castillo and Dan Sullivan, challenging you to take a closer look at the recipe that has led to your results. By training yourself to think differently, you’ll finally stop feeling exasperated and start experiencing breakthroughs.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why you shouldn’t believe everything you think
How to start noticing your thoughts
What questions to start asking to train your brain to think differently
Why your thoughts become self-fulfilling prophecies
How to adopt a more empowered way of relating to the world

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You never could have expected it. The diagnosis, the accident, the pandemic, the family crisis, the job loss. You knew where you wanted to go and how to get there. Then the rules changed. Now, you’re chafing under the new restrictions and longing to return to what used to be normal. But what if constraints are exactly where new possibilities lie?

In this episode, Micheel and Megan model embracing restraints. They reveal how boundaries create freedom and new rules drive innovation. Their stories of breakthrough will challenge you to move from “If only…” to “What does this make possible?” This shift won’t just empower you to adapt. It will unlock new possibilities you never could have anticipated.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Questions you can ask to identify new opportunities
True stories of profitable changes that resulted from new constraints
How to pivot from from fighting constraints to finding new ways forward
Why a shorter workday might be the key to enhancing your productivity
Insight into creating a culture that embraces constraints

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You want the freedom to move on from the position you hold at your company right now. But you’d be leaving a big gap that needs to be filled sooner than later. You know someone could thrive in your position and should be equipped to take your place, but preparing for succession feels like a monumental task, emotionally and practically.

Today, Michael and Megan tackle succession—why leaders struggle with it, pitfalls to avoid, and how to craft a bigger vision for the future. They’ll show you how to design a path forward that helps your company thrive and empowers you to let go and move forward. Along the way, they’ll let you in on some big news of their own.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why every leader should be thinking about succession.
Examples of situations when transition plans did not go well.
Why it's so hard for people to discuss this topic—and how you can overcome it.
How decoupling the leader from the brand can help the company succeed.
Behind the scenes details about our succession plan at Michael Hyatt and Company.

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We all want to build a strong culture in our organizations, but leaders often exclude themselves from the expectations they set for others. By mastering the Law of Replication, you’ll avoid creating chaos in your organization and create a strong, healthy team culture based on your core values.

In this episode, you will:

Discover how a leader’s character shapes culture
Identify the most common mistake leaders make in replicating themselves
Hear from Christian Miller, author of The Character Gap, on the surprising benefits of good character
Gain practical tips on shaping culture when you’re new to an organization

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All leaders want to be successful, but sometimes we face situations that pit our desire for results against our values. In this episode, we’ll help you recognize that temptation and equip you to do the right thing when it’s costly. By doing so, you’ll avoid doing damage to your organization and your reputation—and you’ll build a lasting legacy of success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

What it means to have good character
Why most of us aren’t as good as we think we are
How societal shifts have influenced our opinion of virtue
The key character tests that all leaders face
Three essential assets for staying true to your highest values

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As a leader, your words matter and you want to make them count. But speaking in public is a challenge. Even an informal presentation to the team can make you a little nervy. Speaking before the board or a group of investors is worse. What do you say? And how do you say it? This may be the most challenging thing leaders have to do.

It doesn’t have to be. Today we’re joined by master communicator and speaking coach Pat Quinn. Pat’s got a system for creating and delivering your signature talk that has produced results for business leaders, Olympic athletes, and New York Times best-selling authors. His system can work for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Strategies for overcoming your fear of public speaking.
That you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room—and why.
The importance of having both solid content and intentional delivery.
Why being too polished can work against you.
Tips for cracking the code on creating a great talk.
How to banish uncertainty and begin influencing others through your words.

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Many leaders are running on fumes right now. We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for months. For many businesses, the climate is still uncertain. Time off seems impossible, and a lot of leaders feel exhausted and frustrated. This is a recipe for burnout.

Today we are going to dispel the myth that you can’t afford to take time off during the pandemic. We’re going to show you how to have your most rejuvenating vacation ever. Yes, even during COVID.

It’s necessary to provide good self-care, especially now. And today we’ve got four steps to the best staycation ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Tips for making sure your team is systematically rejuvenated and ready to do their best work.
How to avoid getting sucked into daily housework when you’re on a staycation.
The importance of staying connected to your motivations when approaching time off.
Questions to ask yourself when preparing for your vacation.
The consequences of burnout—and how to avoid them.
Why thinking about life domains (as opposed to dream destinations) makes a difference.

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As a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Anthony Hendricks, an educator, nonprofit leader, and proponent of unity in antiracist action, and Danielle Rogers, director of human resources at Michael Hyatt & Company. Today we move to practical solutions you can apply in your business right now to begin creating a more just and equitable workplace.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to integrate anti-racist practices in your hiring process.
Strategies for expanding your relationships beyond racial lines.
One must-have ingredient to move your organization toward greater diversity.
The importance of learning the felt needs of your employees—and what to do with that information.
Tips for having healthy conversations about race in the workplace.

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As a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees.

Here’s help. We’re talking today with Anthony Hendricks, an educator, nonprofit leader, and proponent of unity in antiracist action, and Danielle Rodgers, director of human resources at Michael Hyatt & Company. In this two-part conversation, we’ll reveal the problems with inequality that many employers are unaware of, and give practical solutions creating a more just and equitable workplace.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Statistics on the current state of diversity in the workplace.
How fear drives discrimination among candidates and social groups.
Examples of how organizations can expand and improve the talent pool for future hires.
Reasons why you, as a business leader, should care about and prioritize diversity.
How diversity boosts both morale and profitability in your business.
Practical tips on things leaders can actually do to move the ball forward and promote continued progress.

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You try to get the best out of your players, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re on the same team. Morale is low. Team members seem gossipy and disengaged. Nobody’s willing to collaborate. Why is it so hard to get people to work together?

In our experience, a teamwork problem is nearly always a cultural problem. Based on our success in creating one of Inc. magazine’s 2020 Best Places to Work, with 96.88 percent of the team being “fully engaged,” we’ve got a solution for you. You can create a world-class culture by taking three actions.

Try this, and you’ll no longer have to push your team to get moving. In fact, you’ll be hustling to keep up with their runaway productivity. Teamwork makes the dream work, and we’ll show you how.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What to ask yourself to find out what’s really important to you and your organization.
How to embrace who you are, not who you think you should be.
Tips for assessing and maximizing your unique approach to initiating work.
One major mistake that leaders make with their teams.
Practical suggestions for helping your team work together with respect and appreciation.

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Good leaders want to do the right thing. But sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Have you ever made a really dumb choice that cost you a relationship or an opportunity?

It’s so discouraging to realize you’ve made an avoidable mistake. It can even make you question your decision making ability.

But you can recover.

When we see people who seem to always make the best decision, it’s tempting to believe that they’re just smarter than we are, or maybe have a unique gift. Not true! Nobody is born wise.

The good news is that wisdom is a trait you can acquire.

Over a lifetime of practice (and the mistakes to go with it) we’ve distilled our learning into 3 habits that wise leaders consistently practice.

Put these habits to work for you, and you’ll begin to see a huge difference. You’ll avoid the regret and disappointment that come with repeated failure. Your decision making will improve, you’ll make better choices, and you’ll become the respected leader you aspire to be.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, ask yourself this key question: “In what area of my leadership am I most reluctant to receive honest feedback from others, especially those closest to me?”

Your answer will indicate the primary place to apply what you’ve learned here. When you do, you’ll be well on your way to wisdom.

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Resources from This Episode

“The Primary Difference Between the Wise and the Foolish” by Michael Hyatt
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

We know you love Lead to Win. We also know that life is busy, and you don’t always have time to listen to your favorite podcast. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a highlights reel so you could catch up on the big insights from this season?

We’ve gathered some of the top takeaways from our most popular episodes of the last few months. Catch up on these actionable insights and practical tips so you don’t miss a single insight. You’ll get the practical help you need to get motivated and generate momentum on your most important goals.

Show Links (in order):

#117: How Successful Leaders Overcome Resistance

#116: How a Business Coach Can Help You Now

#110: Why You Aren't Growing Fast Enough

#106: Michael and Megan Answer Your Questions

#97: How to Have Two Successful Careers in One Happy Home

#105: How to Defuse Conflict Before It Begins

#113: 7 Must-Have Tools for Remote Work

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As a high achiever, you have the ability to laser focus and put out huge productivity. But it can seem like your life has no boundaries. Good habits slip away and unproductive ones take their place. It’s time to ditch that feeling that you’re always a step behind. In this episode, Courtney and Blake show you two simple hacks that will get your personal habits under control and set you up for a win every single day. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to structure the beginning and end of your day so you consistently accomplish your daily targets. The relationship between our feelings and rituals—and what we can do about it. Two questions to ask yourself if your rituals aren’t currently working for you. Practical steps to avoid getting sucked into your phone or Netflix. How to identify the activities that will leave you rested and rejuvenated. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by Michael Hyatt's book, No-Fail Communication. Discover how to end workplace confusion and achieve better results with your communication. Learn more at leadto.win/communication.

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You’ve been biding your time until things get back to normal. But this year has brought us one crisis after another, and there seems to be no end in sight. It’s frustrating—and a little scary—to lead your business into an uncertain future.

It doesn’t need to be. We’ve seen major cultural shifts before, and we’ve learned this immutable rule: Life is a river, so you must keep moving forward. We’ll share the three questions every leader must answer to create a “new normal” that’s better than before.

Do this, and you’ll gain instant clarity and calm, plus a vision for a future that’s even more productive and profitable than the past.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What we have to embrace if we are going to lead in the future.
How to decide which of your crisis-time changes should remain and which should go.
The value of lessons learned when pushed to the edges.
Practical tips for deciding whether you should travel or meet virtually.
A powerful exercise that can revolutionize your approach to moving into the future.

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When you’re leading through a crisis, it can feel like you’re making it up as you go along. You’re reacting to a new set of circumstances almost every day, and you never have all the facts. Are people following you? Are they doubting your authority? It’s unnerving.

Based on leading through crises large and small, we’ve learned one valuable lesson: Your primary leadership capital is not your authority, it’s you. When people trust you, they will follow you. And we can show you the five assets you need to develop in order to build that trust.

When you do, you’ll go from questioning yourself to moving confidently. Your team will follow because they trust you, not because they have to. And you’ll wind up with a more agile, highly motivated workforce.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to develop empathy if it’s not in your wheelhouse.
Practical tips for learning and growing in your appreciation for your teammates’s experiences.
Why candor is important (and necessary) in your approach to communication.
Times when being overly-optimistic can actually hurt you—and what to do instead.
What you must do for your team when changes have to be made.
The one thing you must have if you expect your team to continue following you through crisis.

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As a leader, you’re used to being on top of your game. But this crisis has been more draining than any of us expected. As the weeks become months, you become more and more exhausted. Is this thing ever going to end?

Here’s what we know: you can develop resiliency as a leader regardless of what’s happening in the world. In this episode, we’ll teach you the three primary traits that will boost your “immunity” to stress and help you bounce back from periods of intense turmoil.

Develop them and you’ll begin to feel better almost immediately. You’ll finally shake that feeling of fatigue and foreboding and gain new energy to face the future. You really can do this!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Advice for how to bounce back when times of crisis gets you down.
That some challenges are too big to power through—and what to do instead.
One key to resilience that you can’t afford to be without.
How limiting beliefs hold you back—and how to reshape those stories.
Practical steps to maintain a healthy body and mind so you’re ready for a challenge.
The importance of cataloging your achievements to build confidence.
Tips for remaining flexible if you tend to become rigid in conflict.

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You’re an experienced leader, but the current crisis has left us all a bit shaken. Some industries that seemed unassailable just weeks ago are gasping for air. What just happened? And what if it happens again?

The best way to prepare for the future is to learn the lessons of the past, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. We’ve learned valuable lessons from the early stages of the pandemic and economic crisis. In this episode, we’ll share them with you.

Work them into your business, and you’ll gain the confidence to proactively prepare the future. You’ll gain relief and confidence about whatever’s coming next. And you may find yourself able to seize opportunities when the next crisis hits.

In this episode you’ll discover—

The importance of completing After Action Reviews after projects, campaigns, and seasons to ensure you learn from your experience.
How to be better prepared for the next crisis by learning what you can for this one.
The most critical element your business needs to be prepared for troubled times.
Questions to ask yourself to enable you to pivot and retool for new opportunities.
How much of a cash reserve you should shoot for to ensure a more comfortable transition in turbulent times.
Why leaders tend to under communicate—and what you should do instead.
What your employees are looking for from you when they’re nervous and uncertain.

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Every so often, a moment presents itself that demands something out of the ordinary from us as leaders. These singular moments define much more than our businesses or organizations. They define us as leaders, and they define our future.

In light of the tragic race-events that are taking place now in our country, we believe this to be one of those pivotal moments.

On this podcast, we suspend our usual format to open a discussion about race and what this moment demands of our leadership.

Honestly, we have far more questions than answers. We come to the table as learners, and we invite you to join us.

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Today's episode is from a Facebook Live that Michael and Megan did on the topic of communication breakdowns. They took questions from viewers and we've collected some of the best questions and answers so that you can gain important insight into how to manage your own communication breakdowns. Enjoy!

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As a leader, you pride yourself on being proactive and in control. But one area feels like a perpetual Dumpster fire—email! It’s all communications, really. Slack messages, texts, voicemail, it’s a constant burn. When will it end?

It’ll end when you stop reacting to messages and start taking control of your inbox. You need a personal communication strategy, and we’ll show you how to make one.

Follow these simple steps, and you’ll go from inbox overwhelm to inbox zero every single day. You’ll stop being the bottleneck on communications, and you’ll gain a ton of mental bandwidth to spend on your high-leverage tasks.

In this episode you’ll discover—

Why you shouldn’t just react to all of the messages that come your way—and what to do instead.
Questions to ask yourself to determine who should have direct access to you and who should not.
Tips on how to automate requests and remain thoughtful and kind.
The immense value of asynchronous communication—and how you can do it well.
Advice on setting clear expectations with your team on when and how people should reach out to you.

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You’ve got a big vision for your business and you’re building a team to get you there. But where two or three people are gathered, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. No matter how hard you work at it, you wind up having to repeat yourself. That costs time and wastes momentum. Why does communication have to be so hard?

Actually, it doesn’t. Nearly every communication breakdown can be traced back to one of three problems. Avoid them, and your team will get the message the first time, every time. And you’ll gain even greater clarity about what you want for your business.

In this episode you’ll discover—

The Clarity Grid—and how you can use it to assess and revive your communication.
Some of the most frequent meeting mishaps and their implications on team morale.
A clear path to the most important component of a healthy culture.
What you must do if you want predictable results.
How to avoid pitfalls related to communication shortcuts.
Why the “curse of knowledge” is so damaging.
How to save yourself (and your team) from embarrassing situations.

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Work from home? No problem! As a high achiever, you’ll thrive in any environment. But for those who happen to be parents, there’s another layer. Now you’re not just managing your productivity. You’re managing your kids’ education and activities at the same time. Talk about a productivity challenge!

Here’s help. The Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students will bring the same structure and focus to your children’s days as the Full Focus Planner does to yours. Plus, they’ll learn the primary skill they need to succeed in the knowledge economy: focus.

Get Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students for your family, and you’ll gain back hours of your time and put your kids on the pathway to lifelong achievement!

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As a leader, you’re committed to transparency in running your business. But that’s not as easy as it sounds. What about introducing a major change or initiative? Or announcing a layoff? How to manage the flow of sensitive information without causing confusion or mistrust.

No worries. We’ve spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of communicating important information. In this episode, we’ll give you four steps that will take all the stress out of making major announcements within your company.

With this simple process, you can communicate the most sensitive or impactful information with perfect confidence that you’re communicating the right information to the right people at the right time.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to avoid negative surprises that damage trust and confidence.
Practical tips on how to implement Cascading Communication in your organization.
Questions to ask yourself when you’re deciding what to say and when to say it.
The importance of putting yourself in your team’s shoes and viewing your communication from their perspective.
How to avoid mixed messages and ensure you are delivering information with clarity.
One mistake that will sabotage your attempts, no matter how much you prepare—and how to avoid it.
The most important element for getting your messaging right.

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You’re well on the way to achieving your vision, but something unexpected happens. Maybe a cost overrun or a production delay. Vendors are confused. Customers aren’t happy. Employees start complaining as the problems pile up.

Is it a sign that your vision is simply out of reach?

Now way! We’ve been in the game long enough to know that resistance to your vision—both internal and external—is perfectly normal. It means you’re on the right track. We’ve identified the three essential tools you need to overcome resistance to your vision.

Put them to work, and you’ll go from tired and discouraged to energized and focused. Problems won’t magically disappear, but you’ll find the courage and energy to blow past them. Your vision will move closer by leaps and bounds.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of balancing your team’s needs for certainty and variety.
One secret weapon for communicating change.
How to help people see themselves in the vision of the team as a whole.
Practical tips for maintaining trust with your employees while announcing changes.
The value of candor and inclusion during transitions.
When to bring other minds into the vision process to maximize value and avoid drama.
What to do with the feedback you receive from your team.

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The global pandemic has upended a lot of business plans. You’ve probably thought about getting some coaching to lead more effectively, but is it the right time to make that decision? Frankly, it doesn’t seem right that you can’t get help in dealing with the crisis—because of the crisis!

Let’s check that limiting belief. Based on successfully leading a large business through the Great Recession, we know that during a crisis is exactly the time you need coaching most. In this episode, we’ll show you why not is the very best time for you to enter a coaching relationship.

When you do, you’ll recognize it’s the best decision you could’ve made. You’ll get your business out of neutral and start building for the future.

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As a leader, you know vision is important. But what on earth is it? There are many conflicting voices on the subject. It’s enough to make you forget the whole thing and just focus on operations. Why is this so hard?

We’ve been refining these concepts for decades. And we’ve distilled them into four distinct documents that form the foundation for any successful business.

Forget what you’ve heard before. Adopt this simple system, and you’ll escape the fog of vague ideas and definitions. You’ll gain instant clarity on the kind of company you want to be, and how to make it happen.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Strategies for translating your directional ideas into clear documentation.
The differences between vision scripts, mission statements, and other similar documents.
How to identify where you’re going as a business, and how you’re going to get there.
Tips on articulating your organization’s “why.”
Ideas for dialing in exactly who you are serving.
How to identify your boundaries so you know how to play the game well.
Suggestions for how to learn from the past and use that knowledge to build a better future.

This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you the Wall-Street Journal best-seller, The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt. Get your copy online today, and claim your free bonuses today at www.visiondrivenleader.com.

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As a leader, you’re eager to develop a vision for your business. You’ve got a copy of The Vision-Driven Leader, and you’re ready to dig in. But how do you put this all together? Is it difficult to create a Vision Script? What can you expect by way of results? We’ve got answers! We’re joined in this episode by one of our coaching clients who has already created a Vision Script and put it to work in his business. Listen now to get insider tips on the process, and a first look at the results you can expect.

When we’re finished, you’ll have the confidence you need to write your own Vision Script!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The motivation you need to finally create your own vision script.
Real-life examples of a business leader’s journey through the process.
Tips on how to get started and what resources to tap into so you don’t have to start from scratch.
How to translate visionary ideas from your head into a clear, tangible document.
Questions you can ask to prime the pump and get the ideas flowing through your pen.
Ideas for how to roll out your vision and sell it to your team.
How to find the clarity you need to continue growing and scale your business.

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As a leader, you have a clear vision for the future. But the busyness of life always pulls your attention back to business as usual. You make occasional bursts of effort toward the vision, but there’s no real progress. It’s frustrating to watch your dream for the future collecting cobwebs.

Here’s what we’ve learned after more than 40 years in leadership: Vision doesn’t force its way into your business. You have to make room for it. And you can do that by linking your vision to daily actions through strategy.

We’ll show you a chain of execution that will anchor everything you do each day to your greater vision. Try this, and you’ll finally get past that stuck feeling and watch your vision take shape before your eyes.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Practical steps for linking vision to execution.
How to tell the difference between vision and strategy.
The missing ingredient for attaining your desired future.
The value of creating a Vision Script.
Questions to ask yourself about the coming year to make progress on your goals.
Tips for laying out both short-term and longer-term goals that are in alignment with your vision.
How to develop a reliable cadence of execution so the higher level plans don’t get lost.
The psychological benefits of isolating your top 3 objectives each week.

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You want to stay productive while working at home, but it’s not easy! There are challenges in team communication, collaboration, conferencing, and document sharing. And? You’ve got to set up an entirely new workspace. It’s challenging. And, especially at first, exhausting.

We’ve got help. Based on nearly a decade of working remotely and leading remote teams, we’ve got the tools you need to stay productive. With these recommendations, you can stop fumbling around for solutions and get your team back to work right now.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to simplify team communication and avoid lost conversations
The difference between synchronous and asynchronous tools
What you can do to automate tasks and processes and save time
Tips on maximizing your video conferencing experience with your team and clients
Simple solutions for sharing and collaborating on documents and files
Suggestions for staying focused when your kids (or other people) are making noise

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As a leader, you are your company’s single greatest asset. While you’re guarding your health against the coronavirus, you must also deal with the stress and responsibility of running a business. It’s tough! This crisis threatens the mental and emotional resiliency of you and your team. Given the stress we’re under, how is it even possible to keep your emotional balance? It is, and we’ve got expert advice to help you do just that. On this episode, we’re joined by Amy Alexander, LMFT, executive director of The Refuge Center for Counseling. She shares five self-care tips to help you and your team cope with the stress and emotion of this crisis. In this episode you’ll discover— The variables that can affect how you respond to the current crisis—and what to do about it What happens when you slip outside of your “window of tolerance” Practical tips for calming anxiety and recalibrating One of the worst things you can be doing as a leader in troubled times Strategies for how we can care for ourselves throughout the ups and downs Recommendations for guarding your inputs and identifying which are fountains vs. drains How you can restore a sense of agency and overcome feelings of helplessness The importance of ordering our interior lives when exterior structure disappears Ideas for both introverts and extroverts on updating your routines This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by Michael Hyatt’s new book, The Vision Driven Leader. Order your copy for free bonuses today at leadto.win/vision.

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As a leader, you’ve thought a lot about where to take your business in the next year. But major disruptions—like the coronavirus crisis—can upend your vision. It’s a disorienting time, and it’s tempting to just hunker down and try to survive. Is it even possible to have a vision for the future right now?

Yes, it is. We’ve weathered crises before, including the Great Recession. Based on our experience in leading a large company through tough times, we believe your vision matters now more than ever. In this episode, we’ll tell you why. And we’ll offer a practical method for clarifying your vision, even in times of uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why vision is needed more than ever during these troublesome times
What you can’t afford to do when you experience fear as a leader
Tips on getting into the right headspace for visioneering
Questions you can ask yourself about what you want life on the other side of the crisis to look like
Suggestions on how you can care for your team and show them you value them for the long haul
What competitive rowing can teach you about leadership
A sneak peek into Michael’s new book, The Vision Driven Leader
How to get your team pointed in the same direction and accelerate progress

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You’ve probably noticed the trend in the last week of businesses offering products or services for free to help out during the COVID-19 crisis. I applaud the impulse, but there’s a fatal flaw in the logic—the economy depends on people creating value and other people recognizing that value and willingly paying for it.

Now is the time to pivot, innovate, and leverage every ounce of your creativity to survive and thrive as a company. That’s good for your business, your customers, your employees, your community, and the economy at large.

Today, we’re going to give you three solid reasons why you need to be charging for your products and services, especially now.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The positives and negatives of giving away your products for free during times of crisis
How you can help alleviate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy
Examples of times when generosity got in the way of transformation
What giving things away won’t do for you
How to provide lasting hope, recovery, and opportunity by pivoting and providing value for your customers

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The opportunity to work from home sounds great! But the reality of being forced to make that shift on short notice can be stressful. Add to that the school closings, work-from-home spouses, and the general uncertainty of the times. It’s nerve wracking! You may be wondering how to keep your sanity, let alone keep your focus.

We’ve got help. Our company started as an all-remote team. And before the COVID-19 crisis, we still operated on a hybrid model, with all employees working from home part of the time. We’ve got a quick set of clear, simple actions you can take to keep your focus at work and your family intact.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Tips from members of the Michael Hyatt and Company team on their experience with working remotely
Suggestions for adjusting your rituals to accommodate alternate schedules
The importance of continued connection with friends and loved ones
How to intentionally create structure for you and your family
The importance of finding a quiet space to focus on your work
How to signal to your family that you are in “do not disturb” mode
Ideas for how to switch from home mode to work mode and back
Why your rituals are even more important during crazy times—even if they look a bit different
The role that grace plays in your work/family balance

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The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for business leaders. Nearly every business has been affected, some drastically. Many are dealing with a drop-off in sales, learning to manage remote teams, and tremendous instability. It’s frightening, exhausting, and really shakes your confidence.

Here’s help. Having led businesses through crises before, including the Great Recession, we’ve learned what it takes to navigate tough times. We’ll share three basic actions that boost your confidence to face the current reality and find new opportunities for your business. You’ll be transported from fear and reactivity to become balanced, confident, and optimistic, yes, even now!

In this episode you will—

Discover the three aspects of crisis that you must recognize.
See why self-awareness and self-care are so vital during this time.
Learn why thoroughly assessing the threat leads to confidence in dealing with it.
Gain tips for mitigating threats to your business.
Identify opportunities you may not have seen if not for this upheaval.
Get a simple, three-step system for enrolling your entire team in your action plan.

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As a leader, you have a vision for the future. It’s clear. It’s practical. And you know it will make a huge impact. There’s just one problem: nobody’s buying it. When you communicate your vision, all you get are shrugs and blank stares. How frustrating!

Based on our decades of experience and that of thousands of our coaching clients, we’ve learned exactly how to get people excited about your vision. You must make it inspiring. And we can show you how.

Weave these four motivational keys into your vision statement, and it will be more than just clear or practical. It will motivate your team to jump on board and generate instant momentum toward your future.

In this episode you will discover—

The driving force behind nearly every aspect of building a successful organization.
How to ask the right questions so you can create the impact you desire.
The value of considering what “isn’t” and knowing what to do with that realization.
Why exponential change is better than incremental change.
The one thing you need to set the stage for creating great new products.
What you can expect with business-as-usual thinking—and how to avoid it.
How to tell when you’ve crossed the line from risky to delusional.

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Has this ever happened to you? You’re excited about a new project or initiative, and you can’t wait to share it with your team. But when you do, you see nothing but crossed arms and blank stares. They’re not hostile. But they’re not sharing your enthusiasm either.

What gives?

Based on our experience in several businesses—large and small—we’ve learned some things about introducing change. There are three distinct challenges you must overcome to enroll your team in the future. In this episode, we’ll show you what they are, and how to blow past them. You’ll go from wondering if you’re really on the right track to feeling confident and empowered about the future.

In this episode you will—

Understand why change is necessary in any growing business.
Learn the top three things people fear when encountering change.
Find out the two (competing) needs that all of your team members have.
Gain a powerful strategy for rolling out change in an organization.
See the very best way to handle pushback on change proposals.
Be empowered to introduce change in a way that brings acceptance and builds momentum.

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As a leader, you know you should be developing a consistent reading habit, but you struggle to prioritize reading. Here’s the good news—the problem isn’t what you’re reading, it’s how and why you’re reading. In today’s episode, Michael and Megan identify four purposes for reading. If you adopt them, you’ll fall in love with reading again. You’ll be swimming in new ideas and feel on top of your game. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why comprehension and retention are not the most important goals when reading How many books Michael, Megan, & Larry read each year (you might be surprised!) Suggestions for capturing ideas when you’re listening to audiobooks The impact of reading on your social life and relationships Why you need to read books that you may not necessarily agree with Pros and cons of physical, ebook, and audio formats One thing leaders absolutely must have (that reading provides) For full show notes, visit www.leadto.win. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the Vision Grader, a free assessment to assess the quality of your vision. Learn more at leadto.win/grader.

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about something that’s very important for leadership—public speaking. Many leaders—probably most—are terrified of doing it. Unfortunately, as a leader, you really can’t avoid it.

You are expected to speak at team meetings, presentations, even outside events, but most people feel really inadequate and underprepared. We’re going to solve that for you with three actions you can take to finally conquer your fear of public speaking. In fact, this may grow to become something you actually enjoy.

In this episode you’ll discover—

The one shift that radically changed Michael’s approach to public speaking.
Practical steps for rewriting your mental scripts.
How to use music as a psychological trigger to prepare yourself for speaking.
Suggestions for finding the support you need to succeed in this area.
The role anxiety plays in our performance, and how to manage it.

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Leaders are expected to have the answers. But sometimes they need to get insight from other leaders to stay on top of their game. In this episode, we reached out to our Instagram audience for their most pressing questions for Michael and Megan. They bring practical solutions to the problems many leaders face, based on more than 30 years of business experience. In this episode you’ll discover— The one significant change Michael and Megan would make in their work life if they could go back and do it over again. Suggestions for finding a job at a place like Michael Hyatt and Company. How to stand out in the workplace and rise in your organization. Tips for adjusting your morning and evening rituals when you’re traveling or on an alternate schedule. Whether or not you should ask your employer for a different position that you are more passionate about. How to determine if you should fire a toxic client. Advice on giving difficult feedback and maintaining mutual respect. Have We Seen You on Instagram? If not, we’d love to. That’s our current favorite social channel and the source of this episode's questions. We both love to interact with listeners there. Follow us @michaelhyatt and @meganhyattmiller. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes as we record the podcast, launch new products, and even share some family fun. This is your very best way to keep in touch, and we’d love to see you there! This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by by the newly-designed Full Focus Notebooks, to help you capture genius whenever it strikes.Learn more at leadto.win/notebook.

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We don’t know anybody who loves interpersonal conflict. It’s uncomfortable, and it brings up a ton of negative emotions. Most of us try to avoid conflict whenever possible. Even as a leader, you may wonder, “Do I really have to have this hard conversation?” Here’s some good news. Conflict can actually be an opportunity for growth, not just a problem to solve. That happens when you learn how to engage with others—not just attack or defend. Based on a lifetime of dealing with difficult situations, we’ve identified five steps to help you face up to conflict. Try this! You’ll instantly untangle that knot in your stomach and see how a hard conversation can become a win for you and for others. Best of all, you’ll have another solid tool in your leadership toolbox. In this episode you will— Learn what it means to “hold space” for others, a key listening skill. Gain practical tips for having difficult conversations. Identify the one reaction that will both disarm conflict and redeem your relationship with the other person. Understand when it’s best to speak and when to listen. Gain the confidence to lead through initiating tough conversations. Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Think about the last time someone came to you with a complaint or problem about your leadership. Identify the ways you might have responded better using these five steps. You’ll grow as a leader! Be a Pal Do you know someone who could benefit from this topic? We’ll bet you do. Everybody hates conflict! Drop a link to this episode in your favorite social media channel, and tag your peeps. They’ll thank you for it! Include the hashtag #leadtowin. Resources from This Episode Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by The Focused Leader 1-Day Intensive to focus your achievement with clear goals and smarter productivity. Find out more at leadto.win/focusedleader.

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As a leader, you know you need a vision for your business. And you want to generate that vision so you can communicate it to your team. There’s just one problem. You don’t know how! Is vision some mystical thing that comes down from the mountain? Do you need to get away to the desert? It’s confusing! You might even conclude that you just don’t get the “vision thing.” Good news: we’ve been leading with vision for decades, and we have totally demystified the subject of generating your vision for the future. We’ll outline that process in four steps that you can begin taking today. When you do, you’ll realize that you do have a vision. And you can articulate it for yourself and your team. You’ll gain instant confidence in your ability to lead. And you’ll be well on your way to creating the roadmap to your future. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by The Focused Leader 1-Day Intensive to focus your achievement with clear goals and smarter productivity. Find out more at leadto.win/focusedleader. In this episode you will— Understand the difference between mission and vision. Identify the biggest roadblock leaders face when generating vision. Realize the high cost of aiming too low. Get a simple hack to help you see what the future could be. See why a slogan is not the same as a vision. Find out how to make your vision compelling to others. Learn the best way to refine and improve your vision. Gain the confidence to define the future you want to create! After you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Download our free resource 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020, and use it to begin formulating your vision for the next three to five years. Your future starts now! Have We Seen You on Instagram? If not, we’d love to. That’s our current favorite social channel. And we both love to interact with listeners there. Follow us @michaelhyatt and @meganhyattmiller. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes as we record the podcast, launch new products, and even share some family fun. This is your very best way to keep in touch, and we’d love to see you there! Resources from This Episode 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020 “The Ultimate Collaborative Workspace” Lead to Win episode “A Place to Call Our Own” by Suzie Barbour The Focused Leader one-day intensive @michaelhyatt on Instagram @meganhyattmiller on Instagram

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As a leader, you know you’re responsible for the vision of your company. And you have one—sort of. It exists in the back of your head, but it’s really hard to get it down on paper. There never seems to be enough time to do it. And, when it comes right down to it, you’re not all that sure why it matters.

It’s hard enough to keep your business going from day to day. Who has time for navel gazing?

If there’s one thing we’ve learned with over 50 years of combined business experience, it’s that vision matters! Rather than thinking of it as another task on your list. Start to see vision as a tool for creating the future you desire.

In this episode, we’ll show you four ways that having a clear vision gives you a strategic advantage over your competition. When we’re done, you’ll know exactly how important this process is, and you’ll be dying to turn off the podcast and start writing a vision script of your own!

Here’s what you’ll get from this episode—

Get a simple, practical definition of vision.
Find out why vision is a low priority for many leaders, and why that’s dangerous.
Learn the best way to keep your business proactive (not reactive).
Discover the biggest single pitfall of lacking vision.
See how a clear vision makes it easier to make big decisions.
Get tips on improving your execution by connecting it to vision.
Understand why team members won’t (and can’t) follow a leader who lacks vision.
Get clear on the best way to keep yourself (and your team) focused when things get tough.
Learn the very best way to make your vision real for your team.
Get fired up about articulating your own vision for the future!

After you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Download our free resource 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020, and use it to begin formulating your vision for the next three to five years.

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To lead a growing business, you need a strong team. But finding and keeping talent is a challenge. Sometimes it seems that good people leave faster than you can hire them. You’ve added all the perks you can think of, but nothing will stop the revolving door. Why does staffing have to be so hard? Our decades of experience have taught us that staffing, like everything else in business, boils down to one thing: vision. You need to stop looking at the secondary causes of turnover, and address the underlying problem. Either you don’t have a vision, or your team does not understand it. Don’t worry, we’ve identified three clear steps to getting your team rallied around your vision. Take these actions, and you’ll see turnover decrease and engagement skyrocket. You feel new energy in your business. And you find good people begging to join your team. In this episode, you will— Learn the real root cause of turnover. Find out why this problem is particularly acute for managing millennials. Identify the three steps you can take to improve retention. Discover the difference between a vision statement and a vision script. See the four key aspects of your company that you must clarify for your team. Understand why the stakes are so high for employee retention. Gain valuable tips for connecting team members to your vision for the company. After you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Ask three of your team members this simple question: “What is the vision of our company?” Their answer will tell you exactly where to begin in solving your turnover problem. You can do this! Have you shared Lead to Win? If you haven’t shared this podcast with a friend or coworker, would you do that right now? You are our very best source for discovering new listeners! Drop a link to this episode into a text message or your favorite social channel. Your friends will thank you. Don’t forget the hashtag #leadtowin. And if you haven’t had a chance to review the podcast yet, we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can do that on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re eager to hear from you guys, and we do read every single review! Resources from This Episode The Vision-Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt

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As a leader, you thrive on the challenges of running your business. But if you also happen to be a wife and a mom, you feel pulled in another direction. It seems that whenever you’re at work, you’re thinking at home. And when you’re home, you don’t feel fully present either. You may wonder why you can’t seem to get it together, like so many “Super Moms.” Here’s the truth: Super Mom is a fictional creature. Every successful leader who is also a mom must navigate the challenges of this unique role. And you can! We’ll show you how to quit trying to “do it all” and get clarity on the things that really matter to you. When you do, the weight of those unrealistic expectations will fall away. You’ll find be super-focused when at work, and fully present at home. Here’s a preview of this episode. Why this topic is valuable for men too, also for women who are not moms. Why being a professional mom is different from being a professional dad. The most dangerous myth that working moms struggle with. The forces that shape our expectations for ourselves as women. Why you have to get clear and specific about what a “win” looks like at home. The key question that will lead you to freedom as a working parent. Why success may look different in your family than in another’s. The killer emotion that derails many working moms. A simple exercise that helps you stop pumping the ambition brake. The single best way to navigate this issue with your spouse. What is “co-parenting” and how is it different from many think? Questions spouses can use to help set family priorities. Why balance matters more than fairness in managing your home. One set of preconceived notions you should set aside when negotiating agreements with your spouse. Why self-care is vital—but elusive—for working moms. Tips for designing your own self-care regimen. The one gift you must give yourself as a professional mom. After you listen to this episode, try this. Ask yourself the question, “What do I want most in my home and family life?” If you are married, include your spouse in that discussion. It’s your first step in shedding unrealistic expectations and creating a “win” at life. Thanks for the Love! Thank you to “Scoop Miser” who left these comments about the podcast on iTunes. “I can’t recommend this podcast enough. Informative, insightful, entertaining and applicable to anyone looking to improve in all facets of life. I look forward to the new episode like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa. Thanks, Larry, Megan, and Michael.” You’re welcome, Scoop. And thanks for the good words, and thanks to all of you who have left a rating or review of the podcast. That helps so much to get the word out. If you haven’t done so, you can rate the program right now. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial. We would love to hear your thoughts. Resources from This Episode “How to Have Two Successful Careers in One Happy Home” episode of Lead to Win Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Full Focus Planner

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As a high achiever, you’re highly focused on goal setting. The Full Focus™ system is the ideal tool to help you accomplish big goals.

Today, we’re proud to offer you the next-level support and and advice you need to get the most from your Full Focus Planner.

Compass is a membership site designed exclusively for Full Focus Planner users to help them make daily, weekly, and monthly progress on their goals all year long.

To activate your membership, visit https://compass.fullfocusplanner.com/join/. Inside this episode, we’ll tell you about—

Live Weekly Preview Session, so you can add the power of accountability to get your Weekly Preview done every week.
Live Monthly Masterclass Sessions where you can learn new skills and get your questions answered from Full Focus Coaches.
Live Quarterly Preview Party, which is a live-stream event where our coaches guide you through the Quarterly Preview with expert tips and giveaways
Online Portal to Log, Track, and Share Goals—so you’ll never lose visibility on your goals again.
Success Community where you can engage with other users and spur each other on to achieve, supported by our Full Focus Team.
Plus, additional exclusive events and resources for Compass members only.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Head over to Compass and activate your membership. You’ll join hundreds of other high achievers in making 2020 the year you accomplish your biggest goals.

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High achievers thrive on goal setting. So you probably get revved up at the start of a new year or quarter. But the busyness of daily life can drain that enthusiasm quickly. You’re using all the tools you have to keep yourself focused and motivated. But sometimes, it just doesn’t seem to be enough. What’s the secret to staying focused and motivated all year long?

Your problem isn’t a lack of discipline. It may simply be a lack of community. Community support is the secret weapon of the highest achievers. By sharing your goals with others, you gain a support community, affirmation, and valuable insights.

There’s no need to struggle alone! In this episode, we’ll show you the amazing value of having a community of like-minded goal setters around you. Try this, and you’ll wind up achieving more goals than ever before.

Here’s a peek of this episode.

Why you need support more than you need accountability.
How we discovered the value of being in a support community.
Why accountability often backfires.
The difference between internal and external motivation.
How group support keeps you motivated when goal achievement is difficult.
How negative input inhibits your achievement, and how to counteract it.
Why pursuing an achievement with others makes you better.
Why you need a place to celebrate your wins.
Why it is essential to have a sense of progress toward your biggest goals.
How giving affirmation to others benefits your momentum.
How we leverage the power of affirmation to build momentum in our company.
The easiest way to get advice on pursuing a tough goal.
The antidote to getting stuck on a meaningful goal.
The one thing you should never do in offering feedback on goal progress.

If you’re serious about getting into a goal support community, check out Compass: Your Full Focus Guide. It’s like an insurance plan for your goals!

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Resources from This Episode

Compass: Your Full Focus Guide

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All of us, especially leaders, want to make positive change in our lives. But we’ve tried and failed many times. Today, we’ll show you why New Year’s resolutions are a flawed system, and how to set achievable personal goals instead. You can avoid that sick feeling every January, and create a new habit or achievement that will change your life for good.

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Leaders are often great solo achievers. But to be a truly great leader, you need to lead a great team. We’ve noticed that some leaders give too little attention to team members. Others smother them with communication and requests for updates. It’s challenging to find the right level of interaction to keep a team on track.

Based on decades of team leadership, we’ve developed a communication rhythm that guarantees your team members are well motivated, well-resourced, and highly productive.

Using this structure for personal contact, you’ll move from responding to problems to resourcing your team for success. And your own band width will increase as your team becomes more engaged and independent than ever before.

Here’s what’s ahead in this episode.

Two extremes leaders may default to when leading teams.
The consequence of either micromanaging or abdicating leadership.
Why leading teams is such a challenge for many leaders.
The most common mistakes in conducting one-on-one meetings.
How often and how long to meet with your direct reports.
Four questions you should ask your direct reports each week.
How to gauge your team members’ margin and capacity.
Pitfalls you need to avoid when conducting one-on-one meetings.
How we learned (the hard way!) not to cancel team meetings.
How to guide your team to solving their own problems.
Why you need an agenda for one-on-ones, and what happens when you go off script.
What makes a quarterly one-on-one different from a weekly meeting.
Why direct reports need to prepare for quarterly one-on-ones, and how to do that.
Five questions to ask during a quarterly one-on-one.
The question guaranteed to provoke self-assessment in your team members.
A simple question that will uncover blind spots in your leadership.
How to respond when a team member shares something critical with you.

Now that you’ve got a good rhythm for meeting with your team members, here’s your next step. Determine the one-on-one rhythm that works for you, and schedule it with your team members. Remember, what gets calendared gets done!

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We count on you to spread the word about the podcast, so thanks for helping us get it in front of other leaders.

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Resources from This Episode

“25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996.

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As a leader, you’re probably used to being in charge. So when two executives occupy the same household, it can lead to tension. Spouses don’t take delegation well, especially when they’re also leaders! Miscommunication and unmet expectations quickly turn to resentment. Why does it feel like home is often the most stressful place to be?

It doesn’t have to be that way. You can have the Double Win™, which is to win at work and succeed at life. And that certainly includes your home life.

As successful executives who happen to be married to one another, we’ve learned the lessons that come from negotiating busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, and domestic roles. We’ll show you how to solve the puzzle of the multi-career household by cooperating on four key actions.

Here’s a peek inside this episode.

Solid reasons why both partners should contribute to household chores.
The key conflict that helped us realize the need for greater collaboration at home.
Why the management of household tasks must be made clear and explicit.
Why men can sometimes be unaware of the conflict over home responsibilities.
What happens when you avoid discussing household management.
How the division of household chores is like a “couples contract.”
How the virtue of generosity helps develop equality in a relationship.
Tips for starting a conversation that might be contentious.
The key difference between fairness and equity, and how that can help solve household conflicts.
How understanding each other’s strengths and weaknesses helps you create a great partnership.
How to shape your household responsibilities around your life season.
A simple trick for giving yourself the freedom to re-shape your domestic responsibilities.
Why getting home management right is so critical to your life.
The secret hack that highly successful two-career couples are using.
Why you should outsource functions around the house as you do at work.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Schedule a time to sit down with your partner and do a household audit. List the things you are both currently doing to manage your home, and compare notes. Start the conversation!

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Resources from This Episode

“25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996.
Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work by Jennifer Petriglieri
“How to Create More Margin in Your Personal Life” episode of Lead to Win

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Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work

So you think you think you might need an executive assistant, but you’re not sure where to start? Here’s help! Suzie Barbour, our executive director of operations, and Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY, team up to answer your questions about how to get this done. Fun fact, both Suzie and Tricia were virtual assistants for Michael Hyatt! When is the right time to hire? How do I find a reliable assistant? What competencies should I look for? What character traits should my assistant have? Could a virtual assistant work for me? How do I get started working with an assistant? We’ll answer all these questions and more, plus our Top 10 list of tips for working with an executive assistant. Get an executive assistant! Over-communicate. Empower your executive assistant with information from the very start. Set clear expectations and goals. Be highly responsive. Fill the gap with trust Listen when your executive assistant challenges you. Get to know your executive assistant. Show appreciation. Give ownership. Resources from This Episode Your World-Class Assistant: Hiring, Training, and Leveraging an Executive Assistant by Michael Hyatt BELAY “25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996.

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You know a good coach can help you grow your business. But it’s not as easy as paying the fee. Not all programs deliver what they promise. Maybe you’ve already come away from a coaching experience feeling it was a waste of time.

How can you be sure this will work?

Based on years of both coaching and being coached, we know that what you get from the experience is largely up to you. It’s possible to gain great value from any coaching relationship by making three basic commitments about how you engage the process.

Do this, and you’ll find coaching truly transformative. You’ll grow, your business will grow, and you’ll look back on this as one of the best decisions you ever made.

Here’s what’s coming up inside this episode.

What coaching looks like when it’s done right.
What a coach can—and can’t—do to keep you accountable.
The person who is most responsible for the success of coaching.
Why being “hungry” is a prerequisite for a positive coaching experience.
What a coach can do to help you have a breakthrough.
Sure signs that you won’t benefit from coaching.
What it looks like when a leader is taking coaching seriously.
How to prepare for coaching before you arrive.
The one thing necessary to learn from coaching.
What it means to play “full out.”
Two attitudes that help you benefit from coaching.
How comparing yourself to others kills the value of coaching.
What it means to “suspend disbelief” how that fuels growth.
Behaviors that set you up for success in a coaching experience.
The one behavior most critical to learning at a coaching intensive.
The most obvious mark of a good leader—and a good learner.
The final step to squeezing value from a coaching intensive.
A simple formula to decide how long it will take to execute on your learning.
How to guarantee you have the time to apply what you’ve learned.
How to ensure that your learning and enthusiasm doesn’t overwhelm your team.
How to frame new learning in a way that will align your team.

After you hear this episode, you’ll probably be eager to get some coaching for yourself. The easiest way to gauge your need for coaching is to take the free Business Health Assessment. It will evaluate your business based on 7 key metrics. You’ll get a personalized score on strengths and weaknesses. And that will give you instant clarity on where your business needs to grow.

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Resources from This Episode

Business Health Assessment
BusinessAccelerator
25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996

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You’re a high achiever, and you want it to stay that way. That means you need some coaching. But these days, it seems like everybody with a laptop and a website is a business coach. How do you know if you’ll be getting solid advice? Based on over a decade of experience with business coaches, we’ve developed a successful coaching framework that’s producing real-world results for our clients—both at work and in life. We’ll give you three key questions that will instantly evaluate any prospective business coach. Answer three questions, and you’ll gain instant clarity on your decision. You’ll be free from the worry that you’re taking the wrong advice. And you’ll start seeing fresh results in your business and your personal life. Here’s a sneak peek inside this episode— Why you need to choose carefully when selecting a business coach. The dirty little secret of the business coaching industry. Why business coaching is now a “wild west” environment. Our worst experience with a business coach. The first thing you need to look for in a business coach. The difference between a great talent and a great coach. Questions you can ask to uncover a coach’s experience level. Does it matter if the coach has experience in your particular industry? How to tell if a coach is taking their own advice. Why it’s vital to see that your coach’s strategies have been used in other businesses. The best question to ask a coach about their methods and outcomes. How to know for sure that a coach can help you. Tips for finding out how effective a coach really is. The difference between the two major coaching formats. Why you should absolutely start with a group coaching format. How group coaching builds your skill set faster than one-on-one coaching. The hidden benefit of participating in a coaching group. Why coaching groups are often better at accountability than a one-on-one coach. The final question to ask a prospective coach. Now that you’ve got some perspective on how to evaluate a prospective business coach, here’s your next step. Take the free Business Health Assessment. It will evaluate your business based on 7 key metrics. You’ll get a personalized score on strengths and weaknesses. And that will give you instant clarity on where your business needs to grow. Resources from This Episode Business Health Assessment BusinessAccelerator

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You’ve worked hard and achieved a lot. But success brings a new problem: What to do next. That brings a whole new pressure from your team, your customers, and yourself. You may feel like you’ve used all your best ideas. From here on out, you’re faking it. That can be super stressful.

But there is a way to keep the momentum going. We’ve learned the simple secret to keeping yourself one step ahead of the growth curve—and the competition. You need a coach! And we’ll show you why.

Make this investment in yourself, and you’ll be energized, in the know, and more successful than ever been before. You can finally break out of the imposter syndrome and feel focused, relaxed, and in control of your business again.

Here’s a preview of this episode.

When we decided it was imperative to have a coach for ourselves.
The main thing a coach can help you do.
How a coach gives you an edge against the competition.
How a coach keeps you from getting in your own way. [6:01]
How the image of coaching has changed from “remedial” to “performance enhancing.” [6:55]
Signs that you might need a coach to get to the next level.
One fallacy that keeps leaders from seeking outside help or advice.
What a coach can show you that they don’t teach in business school.
How a coach’s “outside” point of view helps you process failure.
Why your own team can’t help you in ways a coach can.
How to “outsource” your mistakes using a coach.
Why it’s valuable to have a coach with experience outside your industry.
Two things you need to grow your business that a coach provides.
How coaching provides breakthrough moments in your thinking.
Why a coaching session is better than personal “thinking time.”
The essential presupposition that makes a coach incredibly helpful.
Key questions a coach will force you to think about.
How having a coach will help you build a stronger team.
Why you should block time after coaching sessions for further thought.
The very best reason why you should hire a coach.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, take the free Business Health Assessment. It’ll evaluate your business based on seven metrics. You’ll receive a personalized score on your strengths and weaknesses, and gain real clarity on where a coach can help you most. Try it!

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Resources from This Episode

Business Health Assessment
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
The War for Talent by Ed Michaels, Helen Handfield-Jones, and Beth Axelrod
BusinessAccelerator

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The War for Talent

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

Good leaders can handle a lot of responsibility. In fact, they thrive on it. But that can lead to the most under-diagnosed condition in our culture: workaholism. Often, this goes undetected until it results in a personal or relational crisis. We don’t believe you should have to sacrifice your personal life to succeed at work. We’ve identified the three reasons you’re probably working too much, and the three simple steps that will fix the problem. Try it! You’ll go from working away your family time to having a full, balanced life. You really can win at work and succeed at life. This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Michael Hyatt & Company's new book, Your World-Class Assistant. Find out more at focusonthispodcast.com/assistant. Here’s a preview of this episode: We share our own history of working way too much. The fallacy that keeps us stuck in the habit of overworking. Why it’s often psychologically easier to overwork than to spend time at home. Why boundary setting is critical to escaping the trap of workaholism. Three simple boundaries that will keep in perspective. The reason you may be sabotaging your own attempts to set boundaries on work. How “secondary gain” may be driving your work habits. How hard boundaries make you more productive. Why you must determine where you add the most value to your business in order to get your work under control. Why it’s critical to prune your calendar, and a simple guideline for doing it. The single biggest threat to your success after a promotion. Why play is vital for productivity and well-being. How mastering your calendar helps you cultivate personal interests. Why having a hobby boosts your creativity and productivity at work. The false idea that may be keeping your from developing your interests. How trying new things in your personal life makes you innovative at work. After you’ve listened to the episode, try this simple next step. Set one hard boundary on your work time. That could be leaving the office at 5:00 p.m., refusing to check email at home, or not working on Saturdays. Just pick one. We think it’ll give you enough clarity (and relief) that you’ll never go back to 60-plus hours again. Better than Starbucks? Here’s a big thank-you to iTunes user “brh1965,” who left us this review: “I love the encouraging, not guilt-ridden, challenges!” And to René Nelson who writes, “When I need a mental break or a power shot, I skip Starbucks and listen to Lead to Win instead. Super helpful. Thank you!”Thanks to you both. We appreciate the feedback. And we’d love to hear from you too. Good, bad, or indifferent, tell us what you think of the show by leaving an iTunes review. We really do read them!

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Leaders love to see progress. But growth brings a whole new set of problems. You may find yourself stuck in reaction mode, feeling more like a fireman than a leader. Dealing with problems all day can drain your mental energy. After awhile, you may have no bandwidth left for vision and strategy.

After more than 40 years in business, we’ve learned how to lead a fast-growing business and maintain time for critical thinking. We call it staying mentally FFIT.

With this simple system, you’ll have greater mental clarity than ever before. You will stay out of reaction mode and keep your focus on innovation. Rather than feeling exhausted when you think about work, you’ll be energized by new possibilities. Try it, and get back in front of the change curve again!

Here’s a preview of this episode.

Why you must have a regular practice of intentional thought.
Why scheduled “think time” doesn’t always work.
Why your business demands a shift from doing to thinking.
One solid way to bake think time into your life.
How thought time gives your business an edge.
The kinds of questions you should be asking of yourself and business.
Why you need to be uninterrupted during your focused thought time.
Can focused thought be done with others, or only alone?
How outside input fuels your thought life.
The value of physical activity in activating your thought life.
Why serendipitous breakthroughs are not enough to fuel your business.
The simple practice that will help you think more intentionally.
Practical advice for people who have trouble writing down their thoughts.
The difference between reflective thinking and reactive thinking.
How the Hustle Fallacy inhibits your ability to think critically.
What critical thinking is and why it matters in your business.
The cause-and-effect chain from a leader’s thoughts to business results.
How asking different questions can transform your business results.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Ask yourself this simple question: What is my biggest obstacle to frequent, focused, intentional thinking, and what can I do about it?

You’ll be well on your way to solving that—and many other—problems.

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Resources from This Episode

Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Every leader needs a full and balanced life to be fully effective. But when you leave work, it can feel like you’re going to your second job—home. Managing a household and family take tons of time and energy. It’s exhausting, and it leaves you with no gas in the tank for family or personal interests. We’ve found a solution. Be applying the same goal achievement techniques to your home that you use at work, you really can free yourself to focus on the things that matter most in your personal and family life. When you do, you’ll escape that feeling of overwhelm that strikes every time you think about home. And you’ll free up tons of time for rest, relationships, and rejuvenation. We’ll show you how, inside this episode. Here’s a preview— Why you absolutely need to eliminate, automate, and delegate at home, just like at work. How to get out of “reaction mode” in managing your home. Why not every household task should be done by you. What matters most to us in home life. How the Desire Zone™ applies to your household responsibilities. Where to start in targeting items for elimination or delegation at home. Examples of household tasks that can be eliminated. How to automate housework without hiring staff. Why it’s worth the time to set up automation of food prep and other tasks. Michael’s latest favorite tool for home automation. How automated purchasing can save you a ton of time. How to determine whether it’s worth it for you to hire housekeepers or landscapers. How a babysitter can do double duty to help with automation. A next-level strategy for home management. How investing in home delegation has improved our family life and business success. Ready to make this system work for you? Here’s your next step. Choose just one task connected with your home to eliminate, automate, or delegate. Try it as an experiment. We think you’ll be so happy with your ability to refocus on what matters that you’ll never go back. Your Friends Need This! This episode is too valuable to keep to yourself. Drop a link in your favorite social channel and tag all your friends. Lots of overwhelmed moms and dads will thank you! Don’t forget the hashtag #leadtowin. Also, if you’re not already a subscriber to this podcast, do that today. You’ll never miss a new episode packed with practical advice you can use right away. Not sure how to subscribe? Click here. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Cook Once, Eat All Week Mint You Need a Budget InstaCart Amazon Prime Kroger Ship Yoshi PillPack FilterEasy Amazon Subscribe & Save Roomba Amazon Home Devices Google Home Lutron LaundryCare

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Michael continues his conversation with Ian Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

(Make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't heard it!)

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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

Leaders all want to achieve. But sometimes it feels like you’re your own worst enemy. Either you’re too perfectionistic, or too much of a people pleaser, or so much of a conflict avoider that you have trouble getting things done. It’s frustrating and discouraging to fall into the same old traps over and over.

There’s a better way. We’ve got expert advice on a proven, helpful system for understanding your unique stressors and motivations, and those of the people around you. When you understand yourself, you’ll finally start working with yourself instead of against yourself. You’ll escape that nagging regret of falling prey to your own foibles, and your productivity will skyrocket.

In this double episode (listen to Part 2 here) we’re joined by Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

To scale yourself, you need to delegate your work to others. But delegating tasks isn’t as easy as it sounds. No matter how hard you try, the results often don’t meet your expectation. It’s frustrating, and it feels like a waste of time.

Good news: Delegation is a skill, and you can learn to do it well. Having risen through the ranks in a number of businesses, we’ve learned the secret to delegating like a pro. By communicating four key pieces of information, you’ll get a stellar result every time. You’ll avoid having to re-do tasks. And you’ll gain tons of time to spend on your high-leverage projects.

Are you ready to delegate like a pro? Grab a copy of our 5 Levels of Delegation Cheat Sheet and you’ll have all the information you need, right at your fingertips. You can do this!

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Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
5 Levels of Delegation Cheat Sheet

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“Sure, I’d love to have an executive assistant. But I can’t afford one!” You’ve probably said that before. Or maybe you don’t know where to find one. Or you’ve had a bad experience with an assistant and are reluctant to try again. In the meantime, you’re stuck in multitask-mode, essentially doing the job of two people.

There’s got to be an easier way to find and hire an executive assistant, doesn’t there?

Yes, there is! We’ve got some simple steps for hiring and onboarding the world-class helper you need. Our own HR manager, Daneille Rogers, joins us on the podcast to empower you to make the most important hire of your career. When we’re through you’ll have the confidence to take your first step toward ending the overwhelm and getting the help you need.

Here’s a preview of this episode:

Why you’re not done with a hire when you sign the contract.
Three strategy choices to make before you hire.
Pros and cons of hiring a full-time employee.
Why a contract assistant often makes the most sense.
When a remote assistant may serve you best.
Why you should hire no one before creating a job description.
Must-have elements in a great job description.
How a Careers page on your site works like a screening tool when hiring.
Why attitude trumps skill in hiring.
The very best (and easiest) way to search for candidates.
How to motivate your team to search for your new assistant.
Six ways to find candidates that you may not have tried before.
Two reasons you might consider using a corporate recruiter.
A simple tip for getting interviewees to be totally candid about their history.
The very first step in onboarding an executive assistant.
TTTT things you must communicate at the outset of your EA relationship.
Why you must over-communicate with your EA during the first 90 days.
Elements of a good communication rhythm with your EA.

Are you tired of the overwhelm? The help you need could be here soon. Don’t overthink this! You know you need the help. Take the next right step and begin drafting your EA’s job description. That will give you the momentum you need to make this vital hire.

Resources from This Episode

Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
Careers at Michael Hyatt & Co.
The Kolbe A Index

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Every leader needs an assistant to manage low-leverage tasks so they can focus on driving results. A world-class assistant can easily remove 15 or 20 hours’ work from your plate. But it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Many executives aren’t used to the daily rhythm of working with a right-hand person. Others have tried hiring an EA before and had bad experiences.

You may wonder if really need an assistant—or feel unsure about how to leverage one fully.

Here’s help! If you’re dithering about hiring an EA—or if you have an assistant but don’t feel like you’re getting full value—this episode is for you. My ace executive assistant, Jim Kelly, joins the podcast to talk about how he takes a ton of work off my plate so I can concentrate on growing my business. Honestly, I don’t know how I ever did this without him. By the time we’re through, you’ll be dying to get the help you know you need. And? You’ll have the confidence to begin delegating effectively, right from the start.

Here’s what’s inside this episode—

The real job of a rockstar EA.
The foundational communication rhythms that make a strong partnership.
The automation tool that can help you leverage asynchronous communication with an EA.
Simple hacks for using your EA to tame your inboxes.
Should your EA respond to messages in your name, or their own?
Automated tools to help your EA communicate for you.
What is “calendar proofing” and why your EA should be doing it for you.
How to know when you should make a template for a given task.
Should your EA answer your phone?
How to use two phone numbers with Google Voice to reduce your phone time.
What personal data you can share with your EA, what what you shouldn’t.
The common-sense limits for which “personal” tasks an EA can legitimately handle for an executive.
Some personal assistance tasks that an EA can accomplish on your behalf.

If you think you might need an executive assistant, you probably needed on six months ago. It’s time to stop thinking about the cost of having an EA and start thinking about the cost of not having one. Do the math, and you’ll be amazed at how much money you’re wasting on low-leverage tasks!After listening to this episode, you’ll be more than ready to pull the trigger on the most important hire you’ll ever make. And you’ll have the confidence to do it!

Are You the Only One?

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Resources from This Episode

Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
Slack
Geekbot
Sanebox
Unroll.me
Gmail
TextExpander
Google Voice

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Leaders are problem solvers, and that means coming up with the right answers. The problem is that you may have no one to go to with our own inquiries. It’s tough to be the one everybody’s looking to for solutions when you’ve got more questions than answers! The longer we’re in leadership, the more we’re convinced that asking the right questions is far more important than always having an answer in your hip pocket.

That’s why we take time out once in awhile to let you ask the questions that are on your mind. That’s what this episode is about. Think of it as a whiteboard session. We’ll tackle some of your most persistent questions and offer the benefit of our experience.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

Andy Comer asks how to create meaningful relationship goals in the SMARTER™ format.
Jordan Brittley wants to know how to keep track of revenue goals—without becoming a slave to them.
Sprout Marketing asks how to maintain a personal connection with employees as your business scales.
Tom Tonkin poses a question about the definition of leadership.
Katie Eckleman wants to know how to share her ideas about goal setting with upper management.
Heather Button asks what to do when another department in the company isn’t leading effectively.
Chad Ingels wants to know what are the first things to delegate as you scale up from a one-person organization.
Kim Metzler asks for the best systems and hacks for someone who struggles with organization.
Belinda wants to know when to “let go” of a project.
Dee asks about how to land a job.
Greg Brown has a question about how to balance your focus between the things you can control versus the things you can’t.
Kevin Gomez wonders what to do when you personal growth plan causes you to outgrow your leaders.

With questions on leadership, productivity, goal setting, and personal growth, we know there’ll be some positive takeaways for you in this episode.

After listening, here’s your next step: choose one practical action you can take today to begin making a positive change in your business or personal life. Remember, big changes always begin with one small step in the right direction.

Resources from this episode:

48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
Focus on This
Full Focus Planner
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 3” by Michael Hyatt

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Leaders thrive on getting things done. The problem is that there’s more to be done than any one person can accomplish. That can leave you feeling overwhelmed, even paralyzed. Ever found yourself procrastinating because you couldn’t decide what to do next?

There’s a better way.

We’ve got a simple plan for any time you feel overwhelmed at work. These four action steps will help you regain your margin and be more productive than ever.

If you find yourself feeling dread rather than excitement when you think about work, it’s time for a change. Try it and see!

This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the new Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Find out more at leadto.win/planner.

Here’s what we talk about inside this episode—

What’s really making you feel overwhelmed.
The real secret to ending overwhelm.
How to regain a sense of control in your life.
A simple technique for culling your to-do list.
How your favorite productivity tool might be contributing to your overwhelm.
How to recognize your productivity sinkholes.
How the doom loop of dread, procrastination, and overwhelm contributes to your problem.
How an associate or mentor can help you identify the key tasks that drive your overwhelm.
Why not delegating costs you both time and money.
How your need for control is driving your crazy!
The emotional flip-flop that occurs when you learn how to delegate.
Entry-level ways to begin delegating, even if you don’t have an assistant.
Why it is vital that you calendar your work, not just your appointments.
Why you need to add personal tasks and projects into your daily planning.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Do a “brain dump” and put all your tasks, projects, appointments, and commitments on the table. That will give you the objectivity you need to evaluate where you are and make decisions about your highest leverage tasks. You’ll start feeling better immediately!

Who Do You Know Who Needs This? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. Chances are good that you have a friend or coworker who could benefit from this episode. Why not share it? Drop a link to this episode into your favorite social channel, and take three or four people you know. Let’s help everybody regain their balance! Use the hashtag #leadtowin.

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Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, distractions, and unforeseen problems can make a trainwreck of your week even before it leaves the station. By Friday, you can feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and wonder, “What did I really accomplish?” There’s got to be a better way to plan your week.

Well, there is! And we can teach it to you. We’ve seen our share of Monday to Friday chaos, and we’ve developed a simple system that lets you take control of your week and ensure that you stay focused.

Try these next-level strategies, and you’ll finally escape the sickening feeling of never getting anything done. You’re going to start loving Mondays again!

Don’t miss out on the free download that goes along with this episode, the Perfect Progress Checklist. It’s a simple tool to tuck inside your Full Focus Planner to kick your weekly planning into high gear. Get yours now.

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Resources from This Episode

The Quick Win
Full Focus Planner
“Self-Care as a Leadership Discipline” by Michael Hyatt
The Perfect Progress Checklist

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As a high-performing leader, we know you love using productivity products like the Full Focus Planner. But any new system can seem overwhelming at first. Honestly, our planner can seem that way at first. With so many features built in, it’s hard to know where to start. You may wonder if you’re actually getting the full value from this amazing product.

Not to worry. We’ll give you the inside track on setting up your new planner so you can start using it right away. Here’s the main thing: don’t try to use every feature at once. You don’t have to master the entire Full Focus™ system to get a huge productivity boost from the planner.

Follow the nine simple steps in this episode, and you’ll be more productive starting today. It’s really that easy to use.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, go ahead and implement step one immediately. Take the other nine steps at your own pace. You’ll be amazed at the results.

Also, if you want to introduce the planner to friends or team members, this episode is the perfect introduction. Why not text them the link right now?

Resources from This Episode

Full Focus Planner
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
“The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day” by Michael Hyatt

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Leaders are driven to achieve. The problem is that our intense drive can backfire. We sometimes set unrealistic goals or timetables, which are impossible to meet. Not that we don’t kill ourselves trying! When that happens, it’s easy to feel exhausted and discouraged. Why everybody else seem to make rapid progress? Is there a way to get unstuck? There is, and it’s simpler than you might think. Our decades of business experience have taught us this simple principle for making steady progress: Consistency beats intensity, nearly every time. Rather than a big breakthrough, maybe all you need is a simple plan that will bring consistent results. When you begin to think this way, you’ll see dramatic changes in your life and business. You’ll finally escape that feeling that you’re “getting nowhere.” And you’ll begin to see steady, consistent, gains in your business and personal life. Your Next Step Once you’ve heard this episode, here’s your next step. Download the free Perfect Progress Checklist. Identify one daily action that will drive progress on a goal. Begin using the checklist and start making progress now! won’t believe how effective this is. Share the Love We know there’s a lot of love out there for Lead to Win, and we’re grateful for your comments! Why not leave a review on iTunes right now, if you haven’t already. That helps so much to keep this podcast visible to others. And we really do read every single comment. We’d love to hear from you. Have a friend who needs this content? Share the love by dropping this episode into your favorite social feed, along with the hashtag #leadtowin. And don’t forget to tag your friend! They’ll be glad you did. Resources from This Episode Atomic Habits by James Clear Lisa Hisscock Trainerize How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams The Perfect Progress Checklist Focus Mate

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Leaders create change. The problem is that not everybody wants change. You’ve probably faced the frustration of having your team be less than enthusiastic about a new initiative. That’s when you hear all the familiar lines: “We tried that before.” “It’ll cost too much.” “Why do we need this, anyway?”

It’s exhausting. But there is hope! Here’s an easy way to get people onboard with a new initiative. It’s so simple, you’ll wonder you you haven’t thought of it before now.

Here it is: When introducing any change, from procedures or policies up to and including new product releases, ask people to think of it as an experiment.

Hold on! We know that sounds either simplistic or downright dangerous, but there’s a real logic behind it. And? It really works. We’ve used it dozens of times, both when we find ourselves procrastinating on personal change, and even when we launched one of our most successful products.

Try this yourself, and you’ll instantly overcome resistance and gain buy-in for your change initiatives. You’ll finally escape the purgatory of endless discussion about a new idea and quickly move to action.

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Leaders are achievers. But nobody bats 1.000. We all experience failure eventually. That can be discouraging—even humiliating! That’s why most of us react in one of two ways. Either we globalize our failure by thinking we won’t ever succeed. Or we sweep the loss away quickly and forget it.

But what if there was a better way to fail?

Failure doesn’t have to be fatal, and it should never be ignored. We know because we’ve been there!

Your failures can make you a better leader if you take the time to examine them non-defensively, learn some lessons, and then move on with confidence. Based on years of business experience, including our share of ups and downs, we’ve identified six specific actions you can take to get every bit of value you can from an experience—even failure.

Here’s a preview of this episode:

The most recent failure we experienced, and what we learned from it.
The obvious—and difficult—first step in learning from failure.
How ignoring your own failure undermines your confidence.
How avoiding full responsibility for your failure compounds the effect.
The most empowering action you can take after a failure.
Healthy ways to mourn a failure.
The downside of “staying strong” all the time.
Six questions that help you learn from failure.
The “KISS” method for processing an experience (it’s not what you think).
The most important trait you need in order to avoid repeating a failure.
The surprising and beneficial result of taking time to process failure.
That day Michael literally got back up on the horse!
How to keep failure from making your fearful in the future.
The reason you can actually be grateful for a failure.

Now that you know how to profit from failure, try this: apply these six steps to your most recent experience of failure. We’re betting that’ll help you avoid being stuck in the past, and gain the wisdom you need to achieve even greater things in the future. Give it a try!

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Resources from This Episode

“How to Recover When You Blow It Big Time” by Michael Hyatt (https://michaelhyatt.com/brene-brown-rising-strong/)
“Why No Failure Is Truly Permanent” by Michael Hyatt (https://michaelhyatt.com/no-failure-permanent/)

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Good leaders want to do the right thing. But sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Have you ever made a really dumb choice that cost you a relationship or an opportunity?

It’s so discouraging to realize you’ve made an avoidable mistake. It can even make you question your decision making ability.

But you can recover.

When we see people who seem to always make the best decision, it’s tempting to believe that they’re just smarter than we are, or maybe have a unique gift. Not true! Nobody is born wise.

The good news is that wisdom is a trait you can acquire.

Over a lifetime of practice (and the mistakes to go with it) we’ve distilled our learning into 3 habits that wise leaders consistently practice.

Put these habits to work for you, and you’ll begin to see a huge difference. You’ll avoid the regret and disappointment that come with repeated failure. Your decision making will improve, you’ll make better choices, and you’ll become the respected leader you aspire to be.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, ask yourself this key question: “In what area of my leadership am I most reluctant to receive honest feedback from others, especially those closest to me?”

Your answer will indicate the primary place to apply what you’ve learned here. When you do, you’ll be well on your way to wisdom.

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Resources from This Episode

“The Primary Difference Between the Wise and the Foolish” by Michael Hyatt
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

What do you do when you have a customer you just can’t seem to satisfy? Or a team member who seems resistant to coaching? What about someone in a personal relationship who seems to suck the life out of you?

Sometimes it seems like you’re investing all your energy in the wrong people. What can you do about it?

Good leaders develop people. The problem is that not all employees or customers are created equal. Some can fail to develop despite hours of time and energy. It’s maddening to pour your resources into a person who provides no return on the investment.

But there’s a better way.

We’ve identified five steps to ensure that you’re not wasting resources on the wrong people. We can help you multiply your effectiveness by identifying and investing in the people who really want to grow and improve.

Finally, you can escape from life-draining clients, customers, and relationships and discover the freedom to work with people who energize you.

Does it sound callous to talk about ending unproductive relationships? It’s not, and we prove it inside this episode. Let us help you get your energy back so you can spend it where it really counts!

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RESOURCES

“Why You Sometimes Need to Fire Your Customers” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Fire a Monster Client” by Michael Hyatt
Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships that All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward by Henry Cloud.
Boundaries for Leaders by Henry Cloud
Focusmate

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Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge

Necessary Endings

As a leader, you probably have a huge goal in mind. It’s the heartbeat of your ambition, the reason you get out of bed in the morning. Chances are good that you’ve thought about it long and hard, and you may even have a timetable and specific objectives for reaching it.

The problem is that distractions, interruptions, and “business as usual” cause us to loose sight of our goals. Before long, another month, another quarter, maybe even another year has gone by with no progress. It’s disheartening. We know. We’ve been there.

But there’s hope!

Over the years, we’ve developed a killer strategy to ensure you keep making progress on your goals. And it works! In this episode, we’ll give you the simple system we call the 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy.

If you’re tired of watching your biggest goals slip through your fingers while you’re busy putting out brush fires, this episode is for you! Here’s the system that will give you laser focus on the things that matter most every day.

Here’s what’s coming inside the episode:

True-life story of what happens when you have goals but don’t implement them.
What makes goal achievement so much harder than goal setting.
The right number of goals to set annually—and quarterly.
How limiting your focus multiplies your achievement.
How we select our own Big 3 Goals for each quarter.
The difference between a goal and a project.
How to translate quarterly goals in to weekly achievements.
How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to pare down your to-do list.
Why looking back periodically can help you make progress in the future.
A simple hack to make time for imporant-but-not-urgent items.
The secret reward you get for focusing on only three daily tasks.
How your choice of daily actions drives progress on your annual.
Examples of our daily to-do list.
The difference between a task and a project (and why it matters).
The well-known business principle that supports choosing just three daily actions.
How to harness the power of alignment for goal achievement.
Why we make no distinction between personal and professional goals and tasks.
Two different strategies for selecting daily tasks on weekends.

Once you’ve heard this episode, don’t be intimidated by the process of narrowing your focus. Just try it! If this strategy doesn’t work for you, that’s totally fine. But we think it’ll be a game changer. You’ll start seeing daily progress on your most important goals.

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Full Focus Planner
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Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusing to lead a diverse team. But personality is not an unsolvable puzzle. And we’ve got three powerful tools to help you put it all together. We’ve identified three personality assessments that give you a clear understanding of how your team members think, feel, and work. Use these in your business, and you’ll never wonder how to motivate your team again. You’ll gain an engaged, focused workforce that will bring their best energy to work. Here’s a peek this episode: We reveal our own journey with using personality assessments. Why we use personality assessments in our business. Why it’s more productive to focus on strengths than weaknesses. How it affects a team member to be free to focus on strengths. We reveal our top five strengths. How knowing a teammate’s strengths helps your working relationship. A clear, concise description of the Enneagram. How knowing your direct report’s profile helps you be a better leader. The best metaphor for leading a diverse team to produce results. Author Ian Cron weighs in on the mistakes leaders can make with personality assessments. Why we don’t use the Enneagram in our hiring process. Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp. answers the question “Why do smart people often have trouble getting things done?” A quick description of the four modes of the Kolbe A Index, which measures how we initiate work. How knowing a person’s workstyle helps them excel. How the Kolbe A Index helps you determine whether a person will succeed in the role you’re hiring. What happens when a person is not “hardwired” for the role they’re in. Now that you have a handle on these personality instruments, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Pick one of these and take it yourself. After you become familiar with it, you’ll be able to determine when and how to roll it out to your team. You’re going to love this discovery process! Resources from this episode Michael Hyatt & Co. Team StrengthsFinder 2.0 The Narrative Enneagram Kolbe A Index The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton Striving Zones How People Act when Free to be Themselves by Kathy Kolbe

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Every leader is motivated by a compelling vision for the future. There’s something you want to achieve. You know where you’re headed. The problem is that it’s hard to keep that vision real for your team. They’re busy and easily distracted. Before long, another quarter has slipped by and you haven’t made real progress on the big outcome you’re after. How discouraging! But there’s hope! We’ve got a compelling formula for communicating your vision to every single member of your team. Based on decades of corporate experience, we’ve distilled vision casting into a series of four steps. Follow them, and you’ll see your team transformed. They’ll go from being mired in the busy work of Monday to Friday and become motivated partners in helping make your vision a reality. This really works! Shout-out! Here’s a shout-out to listeners BenJoeM2, who left this review of the podcast on iTunes: “Been listening since day one and have loved it! Really is great advice for any leader in work, home, or church." Thanks friend. We really appreciate the feedback. And we’d love to hear from the rest of you too. If you’re enjoying the program, lease rate and review us on iTunes. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial. And don’t forget to subscribe. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, bonus episode, or free content that we make available only in this channel. Subscribe today on your favorite device. Resources from this episode Lead with a Story, Paul Smith The Book of Mistakes, Skip Prichard The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell, Tahl Raz “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” by Elena Botelho, Kim Powell, Stephen Kincaid, and Dina Wang

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Do you ever have enough hours in the day to do all you need to do? If we’re honest, most of us would say no. Work, family, friends, rest, exercise, reading, relationships—something’s got to give. For most of us, that something is self-care.

The result? We give more and more to work and others, and less and less to ourselves. It’s a recipe for burnout.

But you deserve more than life on a treadmill. And there’s no need for you to throttle back your dreams. You can have the double win: win at work and succeed at life!

In this episode, you’ll hear the three key benefits of prioritizing self-care. And? We’ll give you tips for how to do that.

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Here’s the situation: one of your most lucrative clients has admitted to unethical behavior and is entirely unwilling to change. Do you keep the account and tie your name to their misdealings? Or do you terminate the relationship and lose over a million dollars in sunk cost?

What about this: your top salesman is accused of inappropriate behavior toward team members of the opposite sex. You believe the complaints, but the top-performer denies them. Do you fire the salesman and lose your “rainmaker”? Or do you tolerate the behavior regardless of the effect on morale?

In this episode, we’ll give you five steps for dealing with a high-performing but bad-behaving employee.

Those weren’t just case studies. They were real workplace dilemmas we’ve faced. You may have a tough personnel decision sitting on your desk right now. That produces a lot of stress and anxiety. You may feel like you’re forced to choose between your integrity and the future of your business.

But you don’t have to. We believe you can run a highly successful business and sleep well at night. And we’ll give you the insight and confidence you need to confront bad behavior in the workplace, even when it’s costly or inconvenient.

Following the steps we’ll give you today, you’ll keep both your financial performance and your integrity intact. You’ll gain the respect of your top performers and your entire team.

Here’s a Look Inside Today’s Show

Michael shares his worst experience dealing with a bad-behaving top-performer. (sexual harassment)
Learn the real driver of performance. (Hint: it’s not superstar employees.) (culture)
The one thing that provides the clarity you need to confront poor behavior. (culture)
Megan shares an experience of confronting lack of integrity in the workplace.
Michael shares a time when he “bet his job” on confronting a high performer. (michael firing publishing client)
What to do when your boss doesn’t support you in confronting aberrant behavior (Megan)
Tips for conducting a workplace confrontation (step 4)
What to do when the behavior is bad—but doesn’t warrant termination. (
What behaviors you can coach which you can’t (character vs. performance. Megan)
The often-overlooked last step in terminating an employee (tell team)

Is there a confrontation looming in your business? Be thoughtful, be wise, and be confident. You can handle this!

Resources from This Episode

“The Right Way to Fire the Wrong Person” by Michael Hyatt
“When Conflict Is Brewing” by Jeremy Lott
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition

Has this ever happened to you? You get in the car and pull out of the driveway, just like you do every day. Then it dawns on you: “This is Saturday!” You’re halfway to the office when you realize you were headed to the store. Oops. It’s easy to drift along in the wrong direction. That happens in life. And it happens in business. That phenomenon is called the drift. Just like the current in a river, life has unseen forces that pull you along in a given direction. Lifestage, busyness, culture, obligations —all of that forms a draft that pulls you forward, whether you realize it or not. If you’re not careful, you can wake up to find that your business and personal life have drifted to a destination you never intended. We’ll show you how to avoid that by living your life with intention. We share three simple, powerful questions that will help you avoid the drift and navigate against the subtle forces of busyness and distraction. You can live your life on purpose if you pause long enough to answer these three profound questions. We are super excited about this episode! Why? Because we know how much these concepts have improved our lives. Here’s what we hope you’ll do after listening. Schedule some time on your calendar right now, and commit to using that time to reflect on the three questions we’ve shared with you. You’ll be amazed at the clarity you gain, and the determination to stay on course toward your biggest goals. Shout Out! Thanks this week to “mikekellyonline,” who left a review of Lead to Win on iTunes. Mike writes, “Even as a mid-level manager, I have been able to continually use the content offered through this podcast to become a better leader in the Navy.”Thanks great to hear, Mike. Thanks for sharing. If you’re not subscribed to the podcast, we recommend you do that now. And please leave a review on iTunes. Good, bad, or indifferent, we want to hear from you. Your comments help us make this program a greater value for everyone. RESOURCES “Are You a Pilot or a Passenger in Your Own Life?” by Michael Hyatt “Shift the Drift” by Michael Hyatt Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan to Achieve Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt

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Feeling overwhelmed? Wow, do we know what that’s like! When you’re caught in that whirlwind of tasks, it feels like you’re downrange at Top Golf! You’re pelted with a new to-do item every few seconds.

It’s even worse when you don’t have a staff. With no one to delegate to, you just fall further and further behind.

But there’s another way!

Though we have a good-sized staff now, it wasn’t always that way. We know what it’s like to work alone or with limited help. And we can tell you that it is possible to delegate even if you don’t have a staff!

The first thing you have to do is change your mindset. Once you begin to see the possibilities, you’ll find nearly endless opportunities to offload work. Believe it or not, even as a line-level staffer or solopreneur, you have options!

Here’s a Peek Inside the Episode

How to overcome the hurdle of “I need to do it myself.”
How the Eisenhower Matrix can triage your to-do list.
Solid definitions of “fake work” and “downhill work.”
How to use AI to delegate routine tasks to your computer.
How custom signatures can save you a ton of time on responding to email.
Tips on negotiating out of previous commitments.
How to get “volunteer” help from coworkers.
Solid solutions for on-demand hiring.
How to get your boss to say yes to more resources.
Three easy steps to say no gracefully.
Tips for saying no to your boss on new projects.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Just try it. Pick one of these ideas and put it to work in your business. We think you’ll be blown away by the results!

Let’s Get Social!

We absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. Right now, we’re hooked on Instagram. And yes, we do personally post and respond on these accounts! This is a great way to hear our latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and even see a few pictures baby pictures of Naomi, the latest addition to the family! Connect with us @michaelhyatt and @meghmiller.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

SaneBox email manager
Spark email and calendar manager
Magic
Belay Solutions
Fancy Hands
InstaCart
Recommendation Briefing Form
“Need Help? Here’s How to Ask for It” Lead to Win episode
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 3” by Michael Hyatt

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Ugh, another meeting! Do you know the feeling? We sure do. We’ve sat through our share of bad meetings. But would you believe we actually love meetings now?

It’s true. We got so sick of lousy meetings that we decided to do something about it.

When we founded this company, we determined that meetings were going to be something more than a necessary evil. We wanted to make meetings productive and engaging, like they were meant to be.

So we created a meeting rhythm and cadence that ensures we have just the right number of meetings, that they all have a clear purpose, and that they don’t get bogged down or pulled off track.

And it works! Our meetings are enjoyable because we all know why we’re there, that the outcome is important, and it’ll be worth our time. We love meetings—and you can too!

In this episode, we show you how to structure your meetings for maximum engagement and results. We’ve also got two free tools that will make it much easier to structure your meetings. (See the links below.)

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Here’s a Peek Inside This Episode

Learn what we consider the worst of all possible meetings. [2:22]
How to structure one-on-one’s with your direct reports. [3:58]
Why it’s not okay to cancel one-on-one meeting. [5:36]
How to structure a one-on-one so it doesn’t ramble. [6:40]
How to get direct reports to provide information you need in advance of meeting. [7:32]
Why it’s important to ask for the “bottom line” up front in a meeting briefing [10:00]
How to structure workgroup meetings and why they are essential. [11:51]
Examples of workgroup meetings we hold at Michael Hyatt & Co. [12:50]
Who drives agenda for workgroup meetings, and what’s the guiding principle? [15:28]
The biggest mistakes you can make in a work group meeting. [16:45]
Learn the 3 reasons to have all-hands meetings [19:36]
See why all-team meetings are vital for maintaining engagement. [18:39]
The kinds of training Michael Hyatt & Co. offers to team members. [19:35]
How quarterly meetings drive goal achievement. [20:43]
Which company meetings should include spouses, and why. [23:07]
How to structure annual celebrations for celebration and morale building. [23:50]
Why we particularly loves the annual team gathering. [24:41]
Best practices for all-team meetings. [26:32]

We hope this episode will be a game-changer for the meeting culture of your company. We’re totally serious. Make the changes we suggest here, and you’ll start to look forward to meetings because they produce the outcomes that drive your business forward.

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Resources from This Episode

No Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt
“5 Ways to Hold Shorter Meetings” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Ensure You Never Have a Terrible Meeting” by Michael Hyatt
Recommendation Briefing Form
Effective Meeting Blueprint Free Resource!
The Focused Leader One-Day Intensive

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To build a winning company, you need a winning team. A-players can skyrocket your success, and nothing will tank momentum faster than adding a B- or C-level player to the mix. We all seem to know that at some level. But when it’s time to hire, we always seem to be in a hurry. We feel some unstated urgency to keep the seats filled and the machine running. That almost always leads to a bad hire, as we’ve learned the hard way! But there is a way to make recruiting easier, and we’ll tell you about it on today’s episode. We really like this episode because it’s a chance to showcase some of the initiatives we’ve created around recruiting and retention. More than that, it’s a subject we’re really passionate about. We love our team, and we believe they are the secret to our success. After listening to this episode, we hope you’ll agree that your people truly are your number-one asset. And? You’ll have the insight you need to begin gathering a top team of your own. If you’re ready to get off the turnover treadmill and start attracting and keeping high performers, this episode is for you. After you’ve listened, please leave us a review on iTunes. We’d love to hear what you think! Are You a Subscriber? If you’re not a subscriber to Lead to Win, you’re missing a huge opportunity to have these actionable insights and resources delivered straight to your device every single week. Subscribing is really easy. Just tap “Subscribe” on your device, of follow this link for easy instructions. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Michael Hyatt & Company Careers Page Vision Link “What Top Talent Really Wants” by Mark Miller Talent Magnet: How to Attract and Keep the Best People by Mark Miller The Focused Leader One-Day Intensive

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Has this ever happened to you? You land what you think will be your dream job. But after a few months, you realize . . . you really don’t like it.

Aargh! That’s happened to us, more than once. Sometimes the job wasn’t what you thought. Sometimes the role changes as the company grows (or downsizes). And sometimes you just realize you’re in the wrong career.

Either way, it kind of makes you feel stuck. It’s demotivating to wake up every day and realize the job you have is not the one you want.

But there’s hope! Together, we’ve held dozens of jobs in the business world. We know better than anyone that it’s easy to wind up in a role that just doesn’t fit. Over the years, we’ve reshaped our responsibilities, switched jobs, and even changed careers. It can be done!

You don’t have to feel stuck in a job, or even a career, that no longer fits your passion and proficiency. In this episode, we’ll give you three possible actions you can take. One of them is sure to lead to a role that fits you.

We’re also joined by Ken Coleman, host of The Ken Coleman Show and author of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love. If you think your best option is simply to find a new career, you won’t want to miss his advice.

A job is like a pair of running shoes. With the right fit, you can go a lot faster and feel a lot better. Today, we’re going to help you get the right fit.

Don’t spend another year lamenting the fact that you’ve wound up in the wrong spot. Today is the day you can begin to make a change!

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Time Stamps:

Big Announcement about Megan’s family! [0:28]
Michael talks about making the decision to re-career after his role changed dramatically. [2:50]
Learn why it’s not a good idea to “just quit” a job you don’t love. [4:20; 27:54]
Find out how the Freedom Compass™ can help reshape your current role. [5:55]
Get tips on how to learn and grow in a job that’s limiting you. [8:10]
See how to approach your boss when you want to eliminate, automate, or delegate parts of your current role. [9:03]
Understand how to leverage your current experience, even if feel “too old” or “too young” for the job you want. [10:27]
Learn why it’s critical to separate your role from your identity. [13:00]
See the critical signs that you are in the wrong job. [18:23]
Learn to overcome the fear of re-careering or making a major change. [19:37]
Find out how to leverage the power of relationships when your résumé doesn’t match the job you want. [23:30]
See how the right attitude always leads to opportunity. [27:30]

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Have you ever worked for a really bad boss? The kind that kind that makes you want to tear your hear out, or quit, or maybe both? Nearly everybody has at some point, including us! In fact, we’ve got a few of our best bad boss stories to share today—plus some from our listeners.

So what do you do when your boss is really insufferable?

In our experience a bad boss can do incredible damage to morale, productivity, and even the emotional health of the team. The good news is that there are ways to do more than just cope with the situation. We’ve got tips to share that can help you thrive even in a less-than-ideal work team environment.

Oh, and if you are a boss, as many of our listeners are, there’s something here for you too. You can use these insights to reverse-engineer your leadership and be sure you’re not exhibiting any “bad boss” behaviors.

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Here’s a peek inside the show—

We each share our worst boss experiences, including one that led me (Megan) to quit after two weeks and another brought me (Michael) to offer up a resignation.
Using bad boss stories from several listeners, we’ll share tips and insights for dealing with the Undercommuncator, Mr. Fudge-the-Numbers, Ms. Insecure, and other types of bad bosses.
We’ll define the difference between a boss who lacks skill or awareness and one who is unethical or immoral—with tips for how to respond to each.
You’ll learn specifically how the Enneagarm and other personality assessments can benefit anyone in leadership—including you, if you’re a boss.
We’ll give you some insight on when and how to confront a boss, depending on the severity of the situation.
We’ll also define some parameters for when to confront a bad boss and when to report his or her behavior straight to human resources.
We’ll show you which circumstances may call for your resignation on ethical grounds—and which don’t.
You’ll get a handle on when it’s best to support your boss in public as you confront in private—and when to escalate the situation.
Best of all, we’ll show you the one way you can profit from any boss experience, no matter how bad it may be.

We really think this episode is going to be a game changer for frustrated employees. And for some leaders who may lack self-awareness. Whichever role you’re in, team member or leader, these insights will make your work environment less stressful and more productive.

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What’s your biggest roadblock to productivity? Many people would say, “Interruptions and distractions! I can’t get anything done because I keep getting interrupted!”

If that’s you, we’re going to solve that problem for you right now.

First, a little celebration. We are so excited that Free to Focus made 4 major, national best-seller lists! That includes number one spots at the Wall Street Journal business list and the Amazon.com list for personal time management. We’re so excited!

To celebrate, we’re releasing a second free audio chapter in this bonus episode of Lead to Win. (The first chapter is here.)

Today’s episode is “Activate: Beat Interruptions and Distractions.” And we promise it’ll help you slam the door on time stealers like email, social media, drop-in visitors, electronic notifications, and more.

Put the techniques we reveal here into practice, and you’ll be amazed at how your productivity skyrockets!

Here’s a peek at what’s inside the episode—

Learn how to limit instant communications so you can respond on your schedule.
Get tips for taking control of your inbox—so others cannot use it to delegate to you.
Understand the concept of “downhill work” and stop using it to avoid complex tasks.
See the true cost of task switching on your productivity, and find out how to focus longer on a single task.
Learn the science behind how certain types of music can boost your concentration.
Gain tactics for using technology to fight technological interruptions.
Use Implementation Intentions to pre-program responses to interruptions, so you never get pulled off track.

We’ve coached thousands of people on the techniques we’re giving you in this episode. And we know how powerful they are in beating distractions and boosting your focus.

So here’s our challenge for you. Listen to the episode, and pick one or two of these techniques to implement today. You’ll be more productive than you ever thought possible!

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt
LeaderScore Assessment

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Do you have a really big dream or far-out goal that you’ve never told anybody about? We’ll bet you do because we’ve had them too. What’s sad is that most of those dreams get buried under a huge mound of fear and insecurity. It doesn’t have to be that way! We’ve felt that same fear of acting on our deepest desires. And we’ve learned from experience that when you do take the risk of sharing your dream, people usually tell you “get real” or “be practical.” It’s discouraging. After a while, it’s just easier to play it safe. Here’s the thing: nothing good in our lives has come from thinking small. All the breakthroughs—every single one—have come as a result of dreaming big and nurturing those dreams to reality. Thinking big is a skill, just like anything else. You can train yourself to it, and we’ll show you how. I (Megan) had to learn that lesson to overcome my lifelong fear of public speaking. To do that, I had to envision a bigger future for myself. In this episode, I share that journey and how it transformed my life and leadership. We’re excited about this message because we know it will be a turning point for a lot of people, maybe you. This episode is brought to you by the Full-Focus Planner. Pre-order in the Executive, Classic, and Bold lines. Here’s the insight you get in this episode— Learn why the biggest change you need is in your mindset, not your behavior. Identify the primary emotion that keeps us from dreaming big. Recognize the predictable process that causes you to give up on big ideas. Find out why writing down your dreams nearly guarantees they’ll be realized. Understand the difference between a dream and a goal, and why both matter. Discover the most vulnerable stage in thinking big, and learn how to ensure your dream doesn’t die here. Hear the magic question that moves you from dreaming to doing. See why most big dreams are not achieved. (Hint: It’s not lack of ability.) Seriously, this is one of the most exciting episodes we’ve produced. We hope it’ll inspire you to dig deep, think back, and recover the big ambition you’ve been too afraid to voice. We know you can do it! Here’s Something that Would Really Help Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you’re missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here for simple instructions. And if you’re really loving the show, we’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review. Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Thinking-Norman-Vincent/dp/0743234804 The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788 Write It Down, Make It Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser https://www.amazon.com/Write-Down-Make-Happen-Knowing/dp/0684850028/

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The Magic of Thinking Big

Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It

Power of Positive Thinking

Do you know why Steve Jobs insisted that the original iPhone have only one button? Because nothing succeeds like simplicity. Take out your iPhone, if you have one, and compare it to a Comcast remote. See the difference? Sleek simplicity versus mind-boggling complexity. We all know that simplicity increases speed and fuels business growth. But we seem to be stuck with clunky, cumbersome business systems. And they multiply like rabbits! Hiring, project approval, communication tools, and even expense reporting can be numbingly complex and tedious. We feel that too, which is why we recently simplified one of the main aspects of our business, our software solutions. We now use a combination of only four products to run our business: G-suite, Slack, Spark, and Asana. Are they the best tools out there? We don’t know, but they’re the simplest ones that meet our needs. We’re collaborating faster and better than ever before. And our team loves it. Simplicity always wins. In this episode, we show you how to simplify your business systems. Not just tech, but everything you do. Our chief content officer, Joel Miller, joins us to explain why complexity is such a huge problem for many businesses, and how you can eradicate it with four deliberate actions. Here’s an overview of this episode— Joel explains why complexity multiply so quickly in a business. We talk about the subtle clues that complex systems, not true business needs, are creating the need for more staff. We offer tips to help you recognize complexity creep. Michael opens up about the a-ha moment when he realized the need to simplify our product line. We give real-world advice for eradicating complex systems from your business. One more thing. After you listen to this episode, don’t be afraid to take the plunge and start eliminating tools, processes, or even products that are slowing you down. Sometimes it’s hard to let go, but you will never regret making your business simpler and more responsive. You can do this! Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth by Chris Zook and James Allen Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success by Ken Segall “On Style” by Arthur Quiller-Couch (see paragraph 6) Business Health Assessment Here’s One Thing That Will Really Help If you’re really loving the show, would you leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. And it really helps us make the podcast better. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. We read every single review, and we’re grateful for your feedback. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.

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If you could make a single hire that would revolutionize your productivity, would you do it? Of course we all would say yes. But we’ve found that most leaders procrastinate when it comes to hiring an executive assistant. That’s right, an EA is the most important hire you’ll ever make. Having a good assistant makes you incredibly productive by taking on your low-leverage tasks and helping you channel your time and energy where you can be most effective. That creates an instant boost in productivity! But lots of us put off hiring an EA out of fear. We’re afraid we can’t afford it, or we’ll lose control of important tasks, or there won’t be enough for them to do. We’re here to tell you that simply isn’t true! In fact, we’re so convinced that hiring an EA will skyrocket your productivity that we’re devoting the entire episode to showing you how and why to do it. Plus? We have a visit from Jim Kelly and Jamie Hess, our executive assistants, who give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work with us. Here’s happening in this episode— We give you our top three reasons why you should hire an EA right now. We promise, you won’t regret it. We each reveal the top tasks we depend on our assistants to accomplish—because we’re really not good at them! You’ll discover the ways having an EA boosts margin and improves family time. Jim and Jamie will tell you the number one task you need to hand off (and probably don’t know it). We outline the first steps to hiring an EA, which are much easier than you’d think. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Belay Solutions “The 10 Characteristics of a Rockstar Executive Assistant” by Michael Hyatt “The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make With Executive Assistants” by Michael Hyatt Business Health Assessment Michael’s New Book Is Red Hot! We just learned that Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less his spiked to #2 on the USA Today best-sellers list for business books. Claim your copy today at freetofocusbook.com. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you’re missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here for simple instructions. And if you’re really loving the show, we’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.

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As business owners, we’ve learned that we can’t do our best work sandwiched between meetings and phone calls. We need focused time for strategizing, writing, and working out difficult problems. You probably do too. But how many times do you get distracted in a typical day? Ten? Fifty? A hundred? Research indicates that the average worker is distracted once every three minutes. We’re swimming upstream against a flood of emails, notifications, texts, and drop-in visitors. You just can’t be productive in that environment. The good news is that regaining your focus is easier than you think. Just a few simple practices can slam the door on distractions and interruptions and give you the focused time you need for high-leverage work. I’m talking about things you can start doing right now, today. Here’s happening in this episode— You’ll get practical tips for getting in the “alone zone” so you’re not interrupted. You’ll learn about “meeting free Thursdays” and how that’s boosted our business. You’ll learn how to fight fire with fire, using technology to block distractions. You’ll learn what types of food are scientifically proven to increase mental acuity. You’ll see the connection between listening to music and problem solving, backed by solid research. You’ll hear the best method for ensuring that you take frequent breaks to keep your mind fresh. You’ll learn how the one tool you use every single day can become your firewall against unwanted meetings and visitors. Plus, our producers surprised us a pop quiz about our own favorite productivity hacks. It was a ton of fun! After you listen, we hope you’ll choose at least one or two of these simple hacks and start using them today. You’ll be amazed at how it will boost your productivity. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Books Rework by Jason Fried and David Hannson When by Daniel Pink Deep Work by Cal Newport Platform by Michael Hyatt Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Digital Resources Gail Hyatt’s Spotify Playlists to Improve Focus Classical Music for Studying, Writing and ConcentrationWriting and Concentration Film Scores for Studying, Writing and Concentration Soundtracks, Film Scores, for Studying, Writing and Concentration Freedom app Focus at Will site Focus Booster Pomodoro app Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you’re missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here now for simple instructions. And if you’re really loving the show, we’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.

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We are so excited to announce the release of my (Michael’s) latest book, Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less! In fact, we’re having a party! You can read the first chapter of Free to Focus here. Here’s what’s happening inside the episode— We outline the 3-part system of productivity: Stop, Cut, Act. We tell what makes this system different from the many other task- and time-management approaches. You’ll hear from actual users of the Free to Focus method, who talk about the transformation it made in their lives and businesses. We show you the surprising power of getting more done by focusing on just three tasks per day. You’ll hear how to claim up to $798-worth of free bonuses by ordering the book this week. We announce the winners of our free giveaway of all Michael’s books from among those who shared this podcast on social media last week. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Free bonuses for buying Free to Focus by April 13. Read a chapter of Free to Focus Michael’s Instagram Megan’s Instagram Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven’t yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You’ll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.

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We're so excited that Michael's new book is coming out on Tuesday! It's called Free To Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less and today you're getting to listen to the first chapter here on this bonus episode of Lead to Win.

Also, as a special extra bonus for our listeners, we’re giving away five bundles of Michael's best-selling books, Your Best Year Ever, Living Forward, Platform, No Fail Meetings, and Free to Focus. For your chance to win, share this podcast episode on social media with the hashtag #FREETOFOCUSBOOK. We’ll announce our five winners on the podcast on April 9th. So tune in next week to see if you’re one of our five winners.

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What’s your biggest distraction? Be honest! For us, there’s no question about it—our biggest distraction is ourselves. Too often, we find ourselves responding to text messages or jumping from low-priority task to another instead of tackling more demanding work. Well today, we’re going to show you how to beat distractions and make yourself more productive than ever! Research shows that the typical worker is interrupted about every three minutes! Worse, we often distract ourselves by checking social media or surfing the web. All those “little” breaks undermine your productivity. Today, we’ll tell you how to— Silence the noise (literally) that interrupts your focus. Gently but firmly discourage drop-in visitors from breaking your concentration. Use technology to fight technology, which so often interrupts your work. Increase your frustration tolerance so resist the temptation to bail on a task. Heighten your focus with music scientifically proven to help you concentrate. Use social cues to signal your unavailability for a “quick question.” Wean yourself off of dopamine, brain chemical that produces a momentary high when checking messages. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael’s) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven’t yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You’ll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Freedom app Google Voice Focusatwill.com “4 Ways to Turn Off Annoying Notifications on Your Android Phone or iPhone”

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What’s the true state of your business? We’re convinced most leaders don’t have a good grasp on that question. But you can! In this episode, we conduct a live coaching call with Andy Bond, a business owner from Chattanooga, Tenn. Andy recently took our Business Health Assessment, and we walked through his results and gave some pointers on Vision, Focus, Team, and Self-Leadership. This was a blast! We had a great conversation and dug into some of the key areas where nearly every business needs to grow. By the way, you can take the Business Health Assessment for yourself right now. It’s free and only takes a few minutes. We guarantee you’ll gain greater clarity on the state of your business. In this episode, we offered some practical next steps in these areas: How to align your business with your vision for your personal and family life. How to align your team around your vision for the company. How to regain focus after a busy season in your business. Why it’s vital to prune your business, even when it’s growing. How to attract and keep A-level players. How to scale your own effectiveness. How to delegate effectively. Andy reported that he gained a lot of clarity from this call, and we know you will too. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael’s) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Andy Bond on LinkedIn Andy’s business, the Lea Team. Business Accelerator Business Health Assessment Free to Focus, Michael’s latest book “Vision Leaks” article by Andy Stanley “How Steve Jobs Saved Apple,” on the need for pruning a business Tell Michael & Megan What You Think There’s still time to take our brand-new listener survey. We want your feedback to keep making this show practical and enjoyable for you. You can take the survey right now. It’ll just take a few minutes and it’s totally anonymous. Don’t wait, because we’re going to close the survey in a few days. Give Your Feedback Now

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What’s the best way to recover from a whirlwind of a day? How do you get the leaders you manage to take more responsibility? What’s the right number of goals to set in one year? Michael and Megan answer these and more questions from our listeners. You will: Learn how to set expectations for your team members. Understand why setting too few goals is as bad as having too many. Get helpful tips for keeping work discussions from invading family time. Find out how to gain joy in a position that doesn’t totally suit you. See how the Full Focus Planner compares to the Getting Things Done methodology. Make sure to visit http://leadto.win for complete show notes.

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Leaders have to be super productive. The problem is that the digital environment is filled with distractions, interruptions, and repetitive tasks. It can be frustrating to get the simplest tasks done. It doesn’t have to be that way!

In this episode, Michael Hyatt rates and reviews his top 10 tech tools to increase productivity. Install these tools, and you’ll finally escape the distractions and interruptions that hamper your productivity. You’ll gain mastery and focus will help you get more of the right things done.

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What would be possible if you were able to conquer your fear? Megan Hyatt Miller gives five simple actions that will help you conquer the fear that holds you back and tackle your most most audacious goals this year.

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Leaders never have all the help they need. But most of us have an aversion to asking for it. It invasive an awkward to ask for a favor. But it doesn’t have to! We’ve got 5 simple tips that will enable you to get more help—for free. Use them in your business, and you’ll never feel awkward about asking for extra effort again. You’ll gain the help you need to achieve your company’s goals, and you’ll create a happier workforce in the process.

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Healthy terminations make for a healthy company. Leaders inevitably must fire people occasionally. The problem is that most of us hate conflict and shy away from confrontational situations. That makes terminations incredibly stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ve identified three simple guidelines that will help you turn a termination into a win for your company—and even for the person you fire. Use these in your business, and you’ll never shy away from managing performance again. You’ll gain the confidence you need to prune your workforce so it achieve at an even higher level.

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Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusing to lead a diverse team. But personality is not an unsolvable puzzle. We’ve identified three personality assessments that will give you a clear understanding of how your team members think, feel, and work. Use these in your business, and you’ll never wonder how to motivate your team again. You’ll gain an engaged, focused workforce that will bring their best energy to work.

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Leaders want to provide the answers that drive results. And in the information age, easy answers are everywhere. That’s why leaders must get better at asking powerful questions. In this episode, we reveal how to drive results with four surprisingly simple questions that have the power to transform your leadership and your business.

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As leaders, we all want to be competent and successful. The problem is that our quest for success can be demanding. It can feel lonely at the top. But as a leader, you can’t afford to be isolated. You deserve a rich, full life—including a social life. Every leader can thrive by cultivating friendships, protecting time for friendship, and enjoying leisure time together. In this episode, we’ll show you how.

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Dr. King’s efforts initiated changes that would transform American society. That’s why the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday of every January. It’s a chance to reflect on what he meant for the nation—and what made his leadership so successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore the leadership legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Leaders make decisions, but clarity can be hard to come by. In this episode, listeners fire their most pressing questions at Michael and Megan. They bring practical solutions to the problems many leaders face, based on more than 30 years of business experience.

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Learn how to push back on coworker demands.
Understand the three most important tools for bouncing back from a setback.
Find out how to influence workplace culture—even when your boss is not onboard.
Gain the confidence to surrender control of tasks to an administrative assistant.
Get practical advice for balancing business demands with a growing family.
Learn how to lead a meeting with people who don’t want to be there.

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Leaders dream big. But too often, our greatest goals get lost in the whirlwind of daily tasks and interruptions. Today, we’ll give you three simple practices that will ensure your goals stay on track all year long. You’ll avoid the pain of seeing your biggest goals slip through your fingers - and you’ll feel satisfaction at seeing steady progress until they're finally achieved.

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High achievers love the start of the new year and the prospect of new goals. The problem is that fresh enthusiasm can evaporate with the holiday cheer. Diving back into the whirlwind can be stressful and frustrating. We don’t think your goal achievement should fluctuate with the seasons. In this episode, we reveal a simple five-step plan that will launch you into the new year with focus and energy. Listen to this podcast, and you’ll avoid the January goal slump, and make 2019 your best year ever!

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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We all miss big goals occasionally. When that happens, it can be lonely and embarrassing. It’s tempting to simply forget about the failure and move on. When that happens, we miss a key learning opportunity. In order to achieve in the future, we must become excellent students of our own failure. Michael and Megan reveal the four most common reasons for goal failure, and how to fix them.

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All of us, especially leaders, want to make positive change in our lives. But we’ve tried and failed many times. Today, we’ll show you why New Year’s resolutions are a flawed system, and how to set achievable personal goals instead. You can avoid that sick feeling every January, and create a new habit or achievement that will change your life for good.

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Leaders have big goals, but most of us have at least one limiting belief that keeps us from achieving them. Based on years of coaching leaders, we’ve identified the three most common limiting beliefs. You might just see yourself in one of them.

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Learn four secrets to help you engage in the lost art of civil discourse.

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It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on our side of the equation, too. Discover the advantages of gratitude—and specific practices to harness them—in this week’s episode.

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Learn a foolproof strategy for meeting deadlines so you can deliver your best results on time, every time.

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Learn five simple steps that will ensure your new product will succeed in the marketplace.

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Michael and Megan reveal four secrets for creating a high-purpose, high-energy team by connecting people to the thing they want most: a sense of purpose.

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Michael and Megan help you silence your inner critic once and for all so you can bust through your upper limit and finally accomplish the big achievement you've been dreaming of.

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Michael and Megan unveil the free Business Health Assessment online tool and offer practical tips for business growth through a live coaching call with a business owner.

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Michael and Megan give a guided tour of the collaborative workspace at Michael Hyatt & Co. to show how your office design can enhance team focus, collaboration, and productivity.

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Tired of dealing with office drama? In this episode, Michael and Megan show you how to boost productivity by heading off the drama in your company before it starts.

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Online marketing guru Amy Porterfield shares how “megabatching” transformed her business. in this bonus episode, captured live at the Achieve Conference, you’ll discover how to multiply your productivity by re-imagining the shape of your day and week.

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As a top executive and mother of four, Meg has mastered the art of taming a chaotic calendar. In this episode, captured live at the Achieve Conference, she shares three steps for protecting your highest priorities. When we’re done, you’ll have the complete confidence to manage your most important priorities and become fully present wherever you are.

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In this episode, Michael and Megan arm you with practical tips for lighting a fire under the most lethargic teams. You'll learn what works (and what doesn't) in motivating your team to achieve.

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If you're a leader, chances are good you're making too many decisions. In this episode, Michael and Megan show you how to make faster, better decisions—by making fewer of them.

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In this episode Michael and Megan expose the three critical errors leaders must avoid in order to make high-leverage choices with confidence.

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Michael and Megan give a behind-the-scenes look at the latest live event focused solely on productivity. Learn more at achieveconference.com.

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In this episode, Michael & Megan put the fun back unto leadership! Learn why every leader should practice a hobby, sport, or creative pursuit at least once a week. For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox.

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Find out how much non-productive "fake work" is costing your business—and 3 surefire steps to eliminate it!

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In this BONUS EPISODE, Michael & Megan share highlights from their sabbatical experience and reveal secrets for making the most of your time away. Presented by LeaderBox.

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Learn the secret to getting exactly the result you're looking for in any business process.

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Michael and Megan show you exactly how to overcome unseen obstacles to productivity so you'll be less stressed, more focused, end each day with a feeling of accomplishment.

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While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy.

When we pair historical examples with the findings of social science, it’s clear a good marriage is an optimal environment for personal achievement. In this episode, we’re going to explore how couples can work together to achieve their most important goals.

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While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy.

Most people try to get more done by working more hours. Despite working longer days, we get less done. As our level of investment rises, productivity plummets. Until finally, we experience burnout. In this episode, we’re going to talk about productivity, and we’ll expose the fallacy that you can accomplish more by simply working harder. I’ll show you exactly what this approach is costing you and what to do about it.

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While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy.

Celebration may cost a bit of time and money, but it is well worth it. If you invest the effort in celebrating with your team, that effort will be more than repaid in improved morale and increased productivity. In this episode, we’re going to explore the who, what, when, where, why, and how of celebrating—especially with your team.

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While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy.

Every leader manages a whirlwind of commitments, appointments, and deadlines. Sometimes it seems as if we’re one step behind. In this encore episode, we’ll show you the three basic tools that will enable you to manage your day. Plus, give practical tips on coordinating your calendar with an executive assistant.

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There’s just no substitute for vision. When we have a compelling, unifying view of the future—and we’re able to communicate that view—it can motivate people to accomplish astonishing things. And those who lack vision, well, they’re just “unready” for the challenge of leadership. In this encore episode, we explore the importance of vision to energize and motivate our teams.

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In this BONUS EPISODE, Larry Wilson talks with Michael Hyatt's Executive Assistant, Jim Kelly, about all the ninja tricks and travel apps he uses to plan Michael's travel masterfully.

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Weary of being a Road Warrior? Michael and Megan share inside tips and tricks for taking the stress out of business travel. Learn how to arrive refreshed, relaxed, and ready to get down to business.

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Michael and Megan tackle the three biggest objections to taking extended time away from work. You'll get the practical guidance and encouragement you need to take a break and recharge.

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Why is curiosity an essential skill for leaders? Michael and Megan take a deep dive on the value of asking questions, including the three most important questions every leader must ask.

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Can you trust your gut? Michael and Megan identify three critical factors for making great decisions.

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Most leaders are unaware of the power of their own words. In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal how the words you speak actually reprogram your own thinking. You'll learn how to shape your success by taking control of your thought life.

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Michael explodes the "Hustle Fallacy" in this high-energy presentation delivered at LeaderCast 2018. Discover the three amazing ways that slowing down helps you get more done.

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Michael and Megan discuss everybody's least favorite business activity—meetings. Find out why Michael now loves meetings, and the three secret hacks that will transform your meetings from mind-numbingly boring to highly productive.

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Michael and Megan reveal the secret to keeping top performers engaged and focused. Learn how to manage the tensions that keep your top talent operating at full capacity.

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Does your leadership style smother your team, or set them free? In this episode, Michael and Megan show how some leaders unwittingly allow a toxic culture to derail their team's success—and what to do about it.

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Michael and Megan reveal the three secrets to flawless calendar management. Learn how to avoid getting caught in the whirlwind of deadlines and appointments and have time for your most important priorities.

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Most leaders lack self-awareness, which has been called the “meta skill of the twenty-first century.” In this episode, Michael and Megan equip you to practice the most effective means of self-reflection in less than 20 minutes a day.

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Michael and Megan discuss the productivity solution that everyone knows about but few people use effectively. You'll learn that this tried-and-true technology can help you avoid over-priced solutions that don’t work and regain your focus on your most important goals. You’ll also hear from David Sax, author of The Revenge of Analog on why older technologies are making a comeback in the digital age.

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Michael and Megan discuss the one leadership principle they probably didn't teach you in business school. You'll learn the practical ways a leader's behavior is copied—and amplified—throughout an organization, and gain insights you can use right now to establish a winning culture. You'll also hear from Christian Miller, author of The Character Gap, on exactly how good character profoundly affects personal happiness and success.

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All leaders want to be successful, but sometimes we face situations that pit our desire for results against our values. In this episode, we’ll help you recognize that temptation and equip you to do the right thing when it’s costly. By doing so, you’ll avoid doing damage to your organization and your reputation—and you’ll build a lasting legacy of success.

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Most of us try to increase productivity by doing more things faster. As a result, we wind up overloaded and exhausted. Like a hamster on a wheel, we’re playing a game we can’t possibly win. In this episode, we talk about the value of investing in your own margin. I’ll show you how to accomplish more by doing less. As a result, you’ll finally have time for the most important things in your life.

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Most leaders consider time their most important resource. As a result, they completely ignore the true source of their productivity—their energy! In this episode we discover the Time-Energy Paradox: Time is fixed, but energy flexes. Unless you learn to manage energy, you will unknowingly undercut your productivity. I’ll show you how to match peak energy to your most important work so that you can be more productive than ever before.

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We've been on hiatus for the month of February. Here's what you can expect beginning next week. For more information, visit leadto.win.

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Celebration may cost a bit of time and money, but it is well worth it. If you invest the effort in celebrating with your team, that effort will be more than repaid in improved morale and increased productivity. In this episode, we’re going to explore the who, what, when, where, why, and how of celebrating—especially with your team.

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There’s just no substitute for vision. When we have a compelling, unifying view of the future, and when we’re able to communicate, it can motivate people to accomplish astonishing things. And those who lack vision, well, they’re just “unready” for the challenge of leadership. In this episode, we explore the importance of vision to energize and motivate our teams.

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Dr. King’s efforts initiated changes that would transform American society. That’s why the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday of every January. It’s a chance to reflect on what he meant for the nation—and what made his leadership so successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore the leadership legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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When we pair historical examples with the findings of social science, it’s clear a good marriage is an optimal environment for personal achievement. In this episode, we’re going to explore how couples can work together to achieve their most important goals.

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Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year.

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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We all like feeling happy and settled. But those pleasant feelings can plateau your growth. Big goals are bound to stir up less pleasant emotions. Namely, fear, doubt, and uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn to see those feelings as the welcome committee to your best performance—and pick up some valuable tips to beat them.

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Goal pursuit has a familiar rhythm. It normally begins with great momentum then grinds to a halt due to unforeseen obstacles. If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated with a stalled goal, the latest achievement research provides the insight you need to break through. Join us to discover four counter-intuitive tactics to drive you forward.

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It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on our side of the equation, too. Discover the advantages of gratitude—and specific practices to harness them—in this week’s episode.

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Our success as leaders often comes down to one thing. Not our planning. Not the market. But, instead, the conversations we lead. When stakes are high (and emotions even higher) you need a solid game-plan. In this episode, we break down a three-phase strategy for winning with your next crucial conversation.

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In today’s job world, burnout is a constant threat. Email and smartphones keep us constantly connected. Worse still, we lionize leaders who never rest. Famous CEOs tout 80-hour workweeks and we wear busyness like a badge of honor. Join us to discover the causes of our overwork obsession—and its cure.

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We live in an instant culture. But if we limit ourselves to fast and easy, we miss out on any wins that require patience or persistence. Honestly, most big wins fall into that second category. In this episode, we’ll share three practices to extend your frustration tolerance and boost your stamina for long-term success.

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Effective leadership involves a commitment to personal development. Unless you continue to grow alongside your business, it will eventually outstrip you. Or worse, stagnate behind you. If you want to avoid that, join us now to explore the three behaviors of high-growth leaders.

Plus: We hear from Ray Edwards on the top five benefits of including reading in your personal development plan.

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What trumps education, skills, charisma, and even talent? The surprising answer: self-awareness. A study from Cornell found self-awareness to be the “strongest predictor of overall success” among top leaders. Discover why it’s so important—and how to cultivate it for yourself.

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Short-term wins are easy. Sustained achievement is another story. On Lead to Win join New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and discover how current research combines with timeless wisdom for lasting success. From personal productivity to personal development, self-leadership to team leadership, and intentionality to influence, get the insights and tools you need to win at work and succeed at life.

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