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  • #60: Entrepreneurship & Adapting to Change with Kristen Hadeed

    In this special episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan welcome leader, entrepreneur, author, and friend, Kristen Hadeed to the podcast. Whether this is your first time meeting Kristen or you’ve been a fan for a while, enjoy this inspiring episode as Kristen gives you permission to change, permission to screw up, and permission to pave a different path as a Self Smarter leader.

    Show Notes: 

    • If you’re looking for the perfect graduation gift for yourself or someone you know, Dan’l is offering a 1-hour coaching session for up to five graduates completely for FREE! Whether you’re graduating from high school, college, trade school, or getting an extended degree, fill out the form on our website for a personalized coaching session to help guide your next steps.
    • KristenHadeed.com
    • #238: Kristen Hadeed – Learning To Lead episode – EntreLeadership podcast
    • Human Leadership Program – Kristen Hadeed
    • Kristen Hadeed’s Blog
    • #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #59: The Problem with Boundaries

    Oftentimes the word “boundary” comes with a negative connotation. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share why this doesn’t have to be the case. You’ll hear more about how important boundaries are for the people in your life as well as with yourself and how to proactively set them in order to create stronger, more trusting relationships. Stay tuned for the end of the episode to hear fun facts about music that you most likely haven’t heard.

    Show Notes: 

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    • Setting Boundaries at Work and in Relationships: A How-To Guide – BetterUp

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    1 hr 6 min
  • #58: How to Be Unsuccessful as a Leader

    If you want to be unsuccessful as a leader, tune in to today’s episode to hear advice like “be unreliable,” “stop learning,” and “have a negative attitude!” Dan’l and Megan jokingly talk about characteristics of unsuccessful leaders and offer advice and tips from their own leadership journey to help you overcome challenges and be the most successful leader you can be. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk more about their growing obsession for Fleetwood Mac and discuss their favorite songs.

    Show Notes: 

    • #53: Common Traits of Successful Leaders episode – The Self smarter Podcast
    • 11 Valuable Lessons Business Owners Can Learn From Failure article – Forbes
    • #12: Humility & Leadership episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    41 min
  • #57: The Trouble with Gossip

    Today, we’re diving into an ugly word every leader must manage at some point… gossip! Dan’l and Megan are discussing the good (yes, good) and the trouble with gossip and how to navigate it as leaders. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear our take on P!nk’s acceptance speech for the 2023 iHeart Radio Icon award.

    Show Notes: 

    • How to Handle Office Gossip … When It’s About You article – Harvard Business Review
    • National Labor Relations Act article – National Labor Relations Board
    • How Employers Can Address Workplace Gossip article – Monster
    • Pink Accepts The 2023 iHeartRadio Icon Award video - YouTube

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    57 min
  • #56: How Enneagram Types Deal with Stress

    Whether you’re stressed right now, experienced stress yesterday, or will experience stress tomorrow… stress is an emotion we all share. What we don’t share, however, is the way we each deal with it.  In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss how each Enneagram type deals with stress and share tips on how to manage this experience as leaders. In today’s music moment, you’ll hear more on-the-spot icebreaker answers from Dan’l and Megan.

    Show Notes: 

    • DMA Solutions’ press release writing service will help you save time when we write, distribute and measure press pickups of your company’s news. – Contact [email protected] to get started!
    • RHETI Enneagram Assessment – The Enneagram Institute
    • 30 Ways Stress Can Affect Your Body article – Healthline
    • The Impact of Everyday Stressors on the Immune System and Health article – Springer
    • How Stress Affects Mental Health article – PsychCentral
    • Impact of Psychological Stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome article – World Journal of Gastroenterology

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    50 min
  • #55: Knowing & Going BIG With Your Strengths

    Some strengths you naturally possess, others you work toward. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss how you can not only identify your strengths but also how you can hone them and invest in them in order to best serve yourself and others. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan talk about their most recent craze, Daisy Jones & The Six.

    Show Notes: 

    • DMA Solution’s press release writing service will help you save time when we write, distribute and measure press pickups of your company’s news. - Contact [email protected] to get started!  
    • Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment - Gallup
    • #28: What Is Your Working Genius? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #54: Feedback vs. Feed-Forward episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • How To Identify Your Personal Strengths article – 80,000 hours
    • Bring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully article – VIA Institute on Character
    • Values in Action Inventory of Strengths article - Wikipedia

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    59 min
  • #54: Feedback vs. Feed-Forward

    You’re familiar with “feedback,” but what about “feedforward?” On today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan make sure you’re up to date on “feed-forward” and discuss ways you can encourage and get the best out of your team utilizing this style of communication. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan discuss the most recent EGOT award winner, Viola Davis.

    Show Notes: 

    • Whether you need a competitive assessment, public relations support, short-form videos for social media, or so much more, we’d love to help put your company and brand in a position to WIN in 2023. Contact [email protected] to get started!  
    • Head to our website to download a table of feedback vs feedforward examples!
    • Feedback or feedforward: which management method to use? article – LinkedIn
    • 5 Reasons Why Millennials Crave Ongoing Feedback article – Recruiter.com
    • How Different Generations Want To Be Recognized at Work article – Bamboo HR
    • #38: Getting Rid of Annual Reviews FOREVER episode – The Self Smarter Podcast 

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    50 min
  • #53: Common Traits of Successful Leaders

    When you think of a leader, what characteristics come to mind? Depending on the type of leaders you’ve been around, some good thoughts may come to mind for some, while some negative thoughts come to mind for others. Tune into this episode of Self Smarter to hear about the important characteristics successful leaders possess. In today’s music moment, you’ll hear music-related ice breakers to break out at your next party.

    Show Notes: 

    • Whether you need a competitive assessment, public relations support, short-form videos for social media, or so much more, we’d love to help put your company and brand in a position to WIN in 2023. Contact [email protected] to get started!  
    • #51: Where Do Happy People Work? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • The Great Renegotiation and New Talent Pools article – Mckinsey & Company
    • EntreLeadership podcast – Dave Ramsey
    • #52: Michelle Wewers Is Back For More Real Talk episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #13: Leadership Lessons from Dolly Parton episode - The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #1: Why Self Smarter? episode - The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #2: The Culture Conundrum episode - The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #3: Remodeling Our Culture episode - The Self Smarter Podcast

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    1 hr 16 min
  • #52: Michelle Wewers Is Back For More Real Talk

    In this special episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan welcome friend and guest, Michelle Wewers, back to the podcast for a Q&A in NYC. These three leaders uncover the truth and share stories about leadership, the Enneagram, accepting feedback, and taking risks to help inspire and challenge you. In today’s music moment, you’ll hear all about Dan’l, Megan, and Michelle’s plans to karaoke in Koreatown.

    Show Notes: 

    • To put you and your company in a position to WIN in 2023, contact [email protected] for more information on our competitive assessments. Don’t forget to mention that you’re a Self Smarter listener for 50% off what we typically charge for this resource.
    • #39: Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Passion for Being Self Smarter with Michelle Wewers episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • For more information or to take the Enneagram Assessment visit The Enneagram Institute

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    56 min
  • #51: Where Do Happy People Work?

    Congratulations! You’ve all been promoted to CHO (Chief Happiness Officers). In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share the importance of creating an environment where people are happy and want to stay. You’ll hear ideas and examples on how to stretch the positivity within your organization without necessarily having to stretch your wallet. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan’s favorite songs about NYC.

    Show Notes: 

    • To put you and your company in a position to WIN in 2023, contact [email protected] for more information on our competitive assessments. Don’t forget to mention that you’re a Self Smarter listener for 50% off what we typically charge for this resource.
    • #2: The Culture Conundrum episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #3: Remodeling Our Culture episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • January 2023 Jobs Report: More Strong, Steady Growth – U.S. Department Of Labor Blog
    • The Great Renegotiation and New Talent Pools – Mckinsey & Company
    • TINYpulse Employee Engagement Tool
    • CareerBliss Names the Happiest Companies Of 2022 – Business Wire
    • Dan’l’s New York Spotify Playlist
    • Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down song – Alicia Keys
    • Empire State of Mind song – JAY-Z, Alicia Keys 

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    40 min

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We’re Dan’l and Megan, the hosts of this conversation-centric podcast for leaders seeking to be better every day. Whether you choose to be a leader in the workplace, at home, or in your community, we…