The Double Win

You’re not satisfied with the results you’re seeing. You’ve tried fine-tuning strategies and revisiting your decisions. You know you’re not just a victim of your circumstances. But what are you supposed to do now? You don’t just need to alter your actions. You need to rewire your thinking.

In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss how to move toward a more empowering, engaged way of interacting with the world. It all starts with how you think. They’ll synthesize the work by development leaders such as Brooke Castillo and Dan Sullivan, challenging you to take a closer look at the recipe that has led to your results. By training yourself to think differently, you’ll finally stop feeling exasperated and start experiencing breakthroughs.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why you shouldn’t believe everything you think
• How to start noticing your thoughts
• What questions to start asking to train your brain to think differently
• Why your thoughts become self-fulfilling prophecies
• How to adopt a more empowered way of relating to the world

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You never could have expected it. The diagnosis, the accident, the pandemic, the family crisis, the job loss. You knew where you wanted to go and how to get there. Then the rules changed. Now, you’re chafing under the new restrictions and longing to return to what used to be normal. But what if constraints are exactly where new possibilities lie?

In this episode, Micheel and Megan model embracing restraints. They reveal how boundaries create freedom and new rules drive innovation. Their stories of breakthrough will challenge you to move from “If only…” to “What does this make possible?” This shift won’t just empower you to adapt. It will unlock new possibilities you never could have anticipated.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Questions you can ask to identify new opportunities
• True stories of profitable changes that resulted from new constraints
• How to pivot from from fighting constraints to finding new ways forward
• Why a shorter workday might be the key to enhancing your productivity
• Insight into creating a culture that embraces constraints

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You want the freedom to move on from the position you hold at your company right now. But you’d be leaving a big gap that needs to be filled sooner than later. You know someone could thrive in your position and should be equipped to take your place, but preparing for succession feels like a monumental task, emotionally and practically.

Today, Michael and Megan tackle succession—why leaders struggle with it, pitfalls to avoid, and how to craft a bigger vision for the future. They’ll show you how to design a path forward that helps your company thrive and empowers you to let go and move forward. Along the way, they’ll let you in on some big news of their own.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why every leader should be thinking about succession.
• Examples of situations when transition plans did not go well.
• Why it's so hard for people to discuss this topic—and how you can overcome it.
• How decoupling the leader from the brand can help the company succeed.
• Behind the scenes details about our succession plan at Michael Hyatt and Company.

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We all want to build a strong culture in our organizations, but leaders often exclude themselves from the expectations they set for others. By mastering the Law of Replication, you’ll avoid creating chaos in your organization and create a strong, healthy team culture based on your core values.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover how a leader’s character shapes culture
• Identify the most common mistake leaders make in replicating themselves
• Hear from Christian Miller, author of The Character Gap, on the surprising benefits of good character
• Gain practical tips on shaping culture when you’re new to an organization

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All leaders want to be successful, but sometimes we face situations that pit our desire for results against our values. In this episode, we’ll help you recognize that temptation and equip you to do the right thing when it’s costly. By doing so, you’ll avoid doing damage to your organization and your reputation—and you’ll build a lasting legacy of success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it means to have good character
• Why most of us aren’t as good as we think we are
• How societal shifts have influenced our opinion of virtue
• The key character tests that all leaders face
• Three essential assets for staying true to your highest values

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As a leader, your words matter and you want to make them count. But speaking in public is a challenge. Even an informal presentation to the team can make you a little nervy. Speaking before the board or a group of investors is worse. What do you say? And how do you say it? This may be the most challenging thing leaders have to do.

It doesn’t have to be. Today we’re joined by master communicator and speaking coach Pat Quinn. Pat’s got a system for creating and delivering your signature talk that has produced results for business leaders, Olympic athletes, and New York Times best-selling authors. His system can work for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Strategies for overcoming your fear of public speaking.
• That you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room—and why.
• The importance of having both solid content and intentional delivery.
• Why being too polished can work against you.
• Tips for cracking the code on creating a great talk.
• How to banish uncertainty and begin influencing others through your words.

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Many leaders are running on fumes right now. We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for months. For many businesses, the climate is still uncertain. Time off seems impossible, and a lot of leaders feel exhausted and frustrated. This is a recipe for burnout.

Today we are going to dispel the myth that you can’t afford to take time off during the pandemic. We’re going to show you how to have your most rejuvenating vacation ever. Yes, even during COVID.

It’s necessary to provide good self-care, especially now. And today we’ve got four steps to the best staycation ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Tips for making sure your team is systematically rejuvenated and ready to do their best work.
• How to avoid getting sucked into daily housework when you’re on a staycation.
• The importance of staying connected to your motivations when approaching time off.
• Questions to ask yourself when preparing for your vacation.
• The consequences of burnout—and how to avoid them.
• Why thinking about life domains (as opposed to dream destinations) makes a difference.

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As a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Anthony Hendricks, an educator, nonprofit leader, and proponent of unity in antiracist action, and Danielle Rogers, director of human resources at Michael Hyatt & Company. Today we move to practical solutions you can apply in your business right now to begin creating a more just and equitable workplace.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How to integrate anti-racist practices in your hiring process.
• Strategies for expanding your relationships beyond racial lines.
• One must-have ingredient to move your organization toward greater diversity.
• The importance of learning the felt needs of your employees—and what to do with that information.
• Tips for having healthy conversations about race in the workplace.

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As a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees.

Here’s help. We’re talking today with Anthony Hendricks, an educator, nonprofit leader, and proponent of unity in antiracist action, and Danielle Rodgers, director of human resources at Michael Hyatt & Company. In this two-part conversation, we’ll reveal the problems with inequality that many employers are unaware of, and give practical solutions creating a more just and equitable workplace.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Statistics on the current state of diversity in the workplace.
• How fear drives discrimination among candidates and social groups.
• Examples of how organizations can expand and improve the talent pool for future hires.
• Reasons why you, as a business leader, should care about and prioritize diversity.
• How diversity boosts both morale and profitability in your business.
• Practical tips on things leaders can actually do to move the ball forward and promote continued progress.

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You try to get the best out of your players, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re on the same team. Morale is low. Team members seem gossipy and disengaged. Nobody’s willing to collaborate. Why is it so hard to get people to work together?

In our experience, a teamwork problem is nearly always a cultural problem. Based on our success in creating one of Inc. magazine’s 2020 Best Places to Work, with 96.88 percent of the team being “fully engaged,” we’ve got a solution for you. You can create a world-class culture by taking three actions.

Try this, and you’ll no longer have to push your team to get moving. In fact, you’ll be hustling to keep up with their runaway productivity. Teamwork makes the dream work, and we’ll show you how.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What to ask yourself to find out what’s really important to you and your organization.
• How to embrace who you are, not who you think you should be.
• Tips for assessing and maximizing your unique approach to initiating work.
• One major mistake that leaders make with their teams.
• Practical suggestions for helping your team work together with respect and appreciation.

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