Self Smarter

We’re celebrating our 20th episode and taking a walk down memory lane by highlighting important lessons and learning moments we’ve experienced along the way.  We hope this episode will encourage you, make you laugh, and help you think differently (in a good way) about leadership. Listen along to this special episode and stay tuned for Megan’s music moment to hear the new genre of music her teenage son has recently introduced her to. 

In this episode of Self Smarter, our resident Enneagram expert, Marci Allen, is joining Megan to share how you can identify your “Enneagram wing.” If you don’t know what that means, you’re in the right place. Welcome and come on in! In today’s music moment, Megan and Marci share the highs and (hilarious) lows of live concerts they’ve attended.

You’ve likely heard the phrase “EQ” or “emotional intelligence” used in editorial and pop culture lately, but what do these words actually mean? In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss all things emotional intelligence and EQ - what it means, why it’s important, and the resources and lessons they’ve applied along the way. In today’s music moment, find out Megan’s current “music crush.” Spoiler alert: it’s Harry Styles.

In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share why you need to be reading Abby Wambach’s New York Times Best Selling book, Wolfpack. This book is full of actionable, memorable, digestible leadership lessons that readers can apply in the journey to becoming “Self Smarter.” In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk “go-to” karaoke songs.

In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l is sharing the damn truth about “work-life balance.” Spoiler alert: she thinks it’s bullshit. Learn how we can put down the perception of having a perfectly balanced life and work toward giving ourselves the grace to find passion in both. Dan’l and Megan remember Naomi Judd’s legacy in today’s music moment.

Tune in to this must-hear episode of Self Smarter as Raina Nelson, the President & CEO of Westfalia Fruit USA, joins Dan’l and Megan to share her powerful story. You’ll hear how Raina persevered in the midst of intense adversity as well as inspiration for listeners on their own leadership journey. Raina, Dan’l, and Megan share their love for three artists who embody perseverance in today’s Music Moment. 

You could say that Dolly Parton was “Self Smarter” before it was cool. She has stood the test of time as a songwriter, singer, performer, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, all while remaining true to herself. In this episode, Dan’l shares leadership lessons we can all learn from Dolly Parton. In today’s music moment… well, you can probably guess! 

Are you a humble leader? Think again… In this episode, Dan’l and Megan share the importance of humility in leadership and a checklist for listeners to use as they work on cultivating this necessary trait. In today’s music moment, hear about a special performance Dan’l and Megan experienced during Megan’s Passover celebration.

Some listeners have a healthy relationship with delegation while others hear the word and immediately cringe. In today’s episode, Dan’l and Megan share how they overcame the delegation dilemma in their organization and the steps you can take to master this practice as well.