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 See Privacy Policy at https://a...
May 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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 lead...
May 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 189
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 ...
Apr 26, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 202
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 you...
Apr 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 201
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 o...
Apr 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 200
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 discove...
Apr 05, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 188
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...
Mar 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 187
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...
Mar 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 186
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 tha...
Mar 15, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 185
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 ...
Mar 08, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 184
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 skil...
Mar 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 183
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 har...
Feb 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 182
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 Th...
Feb 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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 situat...
Feb 08, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 180
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 balan...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 179
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 org...
Jan 18, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 178
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 resu...
Jan 11, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 177
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...
Jan 04, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 176
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. For more information, visit leadto.win . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
Dec 28, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 199
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. For more information, visit leadto.win . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Dec 21, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 198
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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Dec 17, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 197
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...
Dec 15, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 196
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 best...
Dec 14, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 195
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Dec 09, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 194
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. For more information, visit leadto.win . Presented by LeaderBox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Dec 07, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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 y...
Nov 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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, abou...
Nov 23, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 191
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. For more information, visit leadto.win . Presented by Free to Focus . Summary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
Nov 16, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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 le...
Nov 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 189
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. For more, https://michaelhyatt.com/podcast-gratitude-advantage/ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 02, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 188
