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  • #50: What is Your Capacity for Resilience?

    Pulse check: what is your capacity for resilience? As businesses and leaders dive headfirst into 2023 and all the financial and economical unknowns, the term “resilience” is fresh on our minds. In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss the importance of being prepared to navigate all the curve balls life is sure to throw our way. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk more about the amazing music that was produced in 2022.

    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.
    • #46: Trends for Leaders to Watch in 2023 episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #45: Are you Gaslighting People? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • The Three Secrets of Resilient People Ted Talk – Lucy Hone  
    • #13: Leadership Lessons from Dolly Parton episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #47: Improving Your Presence as a Leader episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    42 min
  • #49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now

    If you think James Clear’s bestselling book, Atomic Habits, is just another “self-help” book that will soon collect dust on your bookshelf… think again! In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss how this book leads you toward shifting your identity for true and lasting behavioral change. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l & Megan break down the GRAMMY award winners!

    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.
    • Atomic Habits book – James Clear
    • Atomic Habits with James Clear podcast episode – The EntreLeadership Podcast
    • Atomic Habits, Part 1 of 2 podcast episode – Dare To Lead Podcast
    • Atomic Habits, Part 2 of 2 podcast episode – Dare To Lead Podcast
    • The 3-2-1 Newsletter – James Clear

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    1 hr 2 min
  • #48: Leveraging Your Gifts by Enneagram Type

    You asked, we delivered! In this episode of Self Smarter, we’re diving back into the Enneagram to talk about the natural gifts each number possesses. Even if you already know your own Enneagram number or type, we encourage you to listen to this episode with someone else in mind. Who do you know that could use some encouragement on the gifts and strengths they naturally show? Stay tuned for the music moment to hear more about the backstory and artistry behind Leon Bridges.

    Show Notes: 

    • Click here to get our 2023 Self Smarter calendar shipped straight to your door!
    • We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast
    • The Enneagram Institute
    • #45: Are you Gaslighting People? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #6: What Is The Enneagram & Why You SHOULD Care… episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #18: All About Your Enneagram Wing With Marci Allen episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #32: Part 1: Blind Spots for Your Enneagram Type episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #43: Improving Communication by Enneagram Type episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    42 min
  • #47: Improving Your Presence as a Leader

    In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan dive into a topic that isn’t discussed as much as it should be. How are you showing up as a leader? How are you coming across to the people you’re around? Listen to Dan’l and Megan’s advice on how to show up and earn people’s respect instead of demanding it. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear more about the music behind Hulu’s new show, “Chippendales.”

    Show Notes: 

    • Click here to get our 2023 Self Smarter calendar shipped straight to your door!
    • Dan’l & Megan’s Face Regimen – despite Jordan’s hesitation :)
    • #45: Are you Gaslighting People? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • Working with Your Inner Critic article – Psych Central
    • #40: Part 1: Taking the High Ground with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #41: Part 2: Letting Go to Break Through with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #46: Trends for Leaders to Watch in 2023 episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • Nicholas Britell: Knowing The Score article – CBS News
    • Soundtracks of Television: ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ roundup – Vague Visages

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    57 min
  • #46: Trends for Leaders to Watch in 2023

    With a new year comes new trends and predictions! In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan are sharing the top trends that leaders need to be on the lookout for in the year ahead. Whether it’s navigating the “great reshuffle” occurring nationwide or recognizing “quiet quitting” in your office, our hope is that you will feel encouraged to take on 2023 with the tips and data shared throughout this episode. Sticking with the New Year’s theme, stay tuned for our music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan discuss Miley’s New Year’s Eve show with the one and only, Dolly Parton.

    Show Notes: 

    • Click here to get our 2023 Self Smarter calendar shipped straight to your door!
    • Brené Brown Exits Spotify Deal As Podcast Contract Ends article – Hollywood Reporter
    • The Great Resignation Becomes The Great ReShuffle: What Employers Can Do To Retain Workers article – Forbes
    • What Is Quiet Quitting—and Is It a Real Trend? article – Investopedia
    • The Great Resignation To The Great Application article – Korn Ferry
    • Trending Up: New Year’s Bash Leads to Gains for Miley and Dolly, Gracie Abrams Gets a ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Bump & Tory Lanez Makes Chart Return article – Billboard

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    52 min
  • #45: Are you Gaslighting People?

    What is gaslighting, are you accidentally doing it, and how are we going to deal with this hot-button topic as leaders? In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan dissect this topic and give practical tips to navigate this issue, so it doesn’t become a roadblock in your Self Smarter journey. Stay tuned for today’s music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan discuss their musical heroes but with a twist.

    Show Notes: 

    • 2023 Marketing Calendars - Imagine having social media content ideas for almost every day of the year and a calendar with all the industry events listed in one place... Sound good? Click the link to download DMA Solutions’ useful and free tools for your strategic planning in 2023.
    • Dyson Airwrap Styler
    • #2: The Culture Conundrum episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #3: Remodeling Our Culture episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #4: Let’s Talk About TRUST…episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • The Top 5 Gaslighting Phrases of Struggling Adult Children article – Psychology Today
    • How to Tell If Someone Is Gaslighting You article – Newport Institute
    • Gaslighting Quotes That Prove it is Them—Not You article – Everyday Power
    • How to Deal with Gaslighting at Work article - Monster

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    1 hr
  • #44: 2022 Recap + Looking forward to 2023

    ‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions… or “habits” if you’re anything like Dan’l and don’t care for “resolutions.” To kick off the new year, Dan’l and Megan look back at some of the episodes that struck a chord in 2022 as well as look ahead to 2023. Listeners, get ready for a great year ahead full of new topics, new guests, and new resources for our Self Smarter journeys. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan’s 2022 top tunes!

    Show Notes: 

    • 2023 Marketing Calendars - Imagine having social media content ideas for almost every day of the year and a calendar with all the industry events listed in one place... Sound good? Click the link to download DMA Solutions’ useful and free tools for your strategic planning in 2023.
    • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones book – James Clear
    • #13: Leadership Lessons from Dolly Parton episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #28: What Is Your Working Genius? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #21: Defining Servant Leadership episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #19: The Damn Truth About Toxic Cultures episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • Easy On Me song – Adele
    • As It Was song – Harry Styles
    • Party Of One song – Brandi Carlile
    • The Song Remembers When song – Trisha Yearwood
    • Old Soul song – The Highwomen
    • Saint song – Maggie Rose
    • One Night In Malibu album – OneRepublic

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    53 min
  • #43: Improving Communication by Enneagram Type

    We believe that great leaders are also great communicators. In our last Self Smarter episode of 2022, Dan’l and Megan dive back into the Enneagram to share how you can use this tool to improve your communication with the people in your life. You won’t hear a music moment at the end of this episode, but what you WILL hear is genuine gratitude for your decision to come along the Self Smarter journey with us. We’re looking forward to another year of growth in 2023!

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Marketing Plan – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company has a marketing plan in place for 2023. We’ll help you create, strategize, and execute a plan to reach buyers and consumers alike in the year ahead.
    • #6: What Is The Enneagram & Why You SHOULD Care… episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • RHETI Enneagram Assessment – The Enneagram Institute
    • #42: The Power of Keeping an Open Mind episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • Communication Styles of Each Enneagram Type article – Enneagram Explained
    • How 9 Enneagram Types Perceive Communication article – The Enneagram In Business
    • Here’s How You Communicate, Based on Your Enneagram Type article – Psychology Junkie

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    1 hr 4 min
  • #42: The Power of Keeping an Open Mind

    Dan’l and Megan are back together to discuss the power of open-mindedness and challenge us to work consciously at this practice even if we think we already have it down. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear about the Taylor Swift concert ticket office debacle and more.

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Marketing Plan – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company has a marketing plan in place for 2023. We’ll help you create, strategize, and execute a plan to reach buyers and consumers alike in the year ahead.
    • Seeing it both ways: Openness to experience and binocular rivalry suppression research – Journal of Research in Personality
    • Charan Ranganath research – UC Davis Psychology
    • Authentic Happiness article – University of Pennsylvania
    • Letter To The Past official music video – Brandi Carlile
    • #39: Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Passion for Being Self Smarter with Michelle Wewers episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #40: Part 1: Taking the High Ground with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #41: Part 2: Letting Go to Break Through with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    54 min
  • #41: Part 2: Letting Go to Break Through with Adrea L. Peters

    In this episode of Self Smarter, we’re continuing this special two-part series with author and friend, Adrea L. Peters. Adrea dives into her book, “The Science of Story: Mastering Your Nature” to discuss how we can use this process to start seeing ourselves as the hero in our own story. Adrea shares that we all need support to achieve our dreams and believes this book is for anyone seeking to become the best version of themselves. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear more about Dan’l and Adrea’s shared love for music and its power to transport us to another time.

    Show Notes:

    • Does your website need a facelift for 2023? Contact [email protected] and we’ll make sure your website is set up for success in the year ahead.
    • Meet Adrea L Peters
    • #40: Part 1: Taking the High Ground with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #5: Why You Need to Read Atlas of the Heart NOW episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • The Science of Story: Mastering Your Nature book – Adrea L. Peters
    • Giveaway! We’re giving five lucky winners a chance to win Adrea’s book from now until December 14, 2022. Head to our Instagram and enter to win!

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    55 min

About Self Smarter

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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…