Self Smarter

Whether you completely shy away from conflict or just need tips to communicate more effectively, this episode is for you! Dan’l and Megan share actionable next steps to help you overcome the fear of conflict and the benefits you’ll see in your organization or relationships by following through. Stay for the music moment at the end of the episode to hear the songs Dan’l is resonating with as she enjoys time in Paris.

In today’s episode, Dan’l and Megan break down the truth about vulnerability. They cover what vulnerability is vs what vulnerability isn’t, the barriers that surround this topic, and the myths involved. It’s time to get real about a topic that’s easier to avoid. In today’s music moment, hear Dan’l’s vulnerable stories about her true passion, karaoke.

In this special episode of Self Smarter, the team takes over the podcast while co-host, Dan’l is away celebrating her 50th birthday.  Listen as each guest shares stories about the birthday girl including heartfelt messages, letters, SNL references, and music by the Beatles.  Enjoy and happy birthday, Dan’l!

Patrick Lencioni’s book The Ideal Team Player defines the ideal teammate as someone who is hungry, humble, and smart. Today, Dan’l and Megan break down each of these characteristics and discuss how they’ve put them into practice to transform company culture and the hiring process. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk live music and performances as we head into a post-pandemic world.

Dan'l and Megan are devoted students of the Enneagram and have transformed the business they manage utilizing this tool as a key component. Join them as they dive into this resource, how it helps further develop EQ in the workplace, and explore each Enneagram type and how they individually bring value to teams. Walk away with next steps to put this resource into practice in your own life whether in business or in your personal life. In today’s music moment, Dan’l shares music that speaks to her Enneagram 7 personality.

In order to be a better, more empathetic leader, understanding all of the different emotions is critical. This week, Dan’l and Megan share why it’s imperative for leaders to be reading Brené Brown’s most recent book Atlas Of The Heart NOW. The New York Times best-selling author breaks down 87 different emotions in this book and gives readers a language to share those emotions more clearly and effectively. Right on theme, Dan’l shares the top songs she’s currently listening to that evoke emotion in today’s music moment.

Building and establishing trust is no simple task. It’s hard work, tedious, and requires intention… but it’s worth it. As leaders, deciding to be intentional about building trust vs crushing trust will be the game changer within our organizations, companies, families, and communities. Stick around for today’s music moment as Dan’l and Megan discuss the halftime show of the Big Game and announce a giveaway for Brené Brown’s most recent book, “Atlas Of The Heart.”

Whether you’re leading a culture or a part of one, we all have a role to play in creating a healthy, functional environment. This week, we’re sharing the details of our culture remodel to help listeners and leaders remodel theirs faster, and perhaps, more effectively than we had to do and are still working to do. Dan’l shares the six attributes of a healthy culture as well as details her favorite “remodeled” cover songs in today’s music moment.

The word “culture” has become such a buzzword in our society. But what does it actually mean? We're diving deep into “culture” over the next two weeks. We believe culture is one of the most misunderstood and undervalued assets in a business or organization. No matter where you are in your leadership journey, grasping the understanding and appreciation for culture is key. In today’s “music moment” we’re sharing our thoughts on the recent controversy with Spotify which involved Brene Brown’s decision to pause her podcasts.

Before we can dive into the weekly application of becoming self smarter, you need some background. Why did we start this podcast? Why is it called Self Smarter? We’ll share the context and backstory of our journey in becoming better leaders in the office, in our home, and our community. You’ll hear in the episode that we believe everyone has the opportunity to be a leader, however, they must choose to do so. It's a decision of applying self-knowledge, taking accountability, and embracing the practice of leadership. If you haven’t, make that choice today! In this episode’s “Music Moment,” Dan’l gives her opinion on Adele’s controversial decision to cancel/postpone her Las Vegas residency.