The Double Win

As a leader, you’ve thought a lot about where to take your business in the next year. But major disruptions—like the coronavirus crisis—can upend your vision. It’s a disorienting time, and it’s tempting to just hunker down and try to survive. Is it even possible to have a vision for the future right now?

Yes, it is. We’ve weathered crises before, including the Great Recession. Based on our experience in leading a large company through tough times, we believe your vision matters now more than ever. In this episode, we’ll tell you why. And we’ll offer a practical method for clarifying your vision, even in times of uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why vision is needed more than ever during these troublesome times
• What you can’t afford to do when you experience fear as a leader
• Tips on getting into the right headspace for visioneering
• Questions you can ask yourself about what you want life on the other side of the crisis to look like
• Suggestions on how you can care for your team and show them you value them for the long haul
• What competitive rowing can teach you about leadership
• A sneak peek into Michael’s new book, The Vision Driven Leader
• How to get your team pointed in the same direction and accelerate progress

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You’ve probably noticed the trend in the last week of businesses offering products or services for free to help out during the COVID-19 crisis. I applaud the impulse, but there’s a fatal flaw in the logic—the economy depends on people creating value and other people recognizing that value and willingly paying for it.

Now is the time to pivot, innovate, and leverage every ounce of your creativity to survive and thrive as a company. That’s good for your business, your customers, your employees, your community, and the economy at large.

Today, we’re going to give you three solid reasons why you need to be charging for your products and services, especially now.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The positives and negatives of giving away your products for free during times of crisis
• How you can help alleviate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy
• Examples of times when generosity got in the way of transformation
• What giving things away won’t do for you
• How to provide lasting hope, recovery, and opportunity by pivoting and providing value for your customers

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The opportunity to work from home sounds great! But the reality of being forced to make that shift on short notice can be stressful. Add to that the school closings, work-from-home spouses, and the general uncertainty of the times. It’s nerve wracking! You may be wondering how to keep your sanity, let alone keep your focus.

We’ve got help. Our company started as an all-remote team. And before the COVID-19 crisis, we still operated on a hybrid model, with all employees working from home part of the time. We’ve got a quick set of clear, simple actions you can take to keep your focus at work and your family intact.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Tips from members of the Michael Hyatt and Company team on their experience with working remotely
• Suggestions for adjusting your rituals to accommodate alternate schedules
• The importance of continued connection with friends and loved ones
• How to intentionally create structure for you and your family
• The importance of finding a quiet space to focus on your work
• How to signal to your family that you are in “do not disturb” mode
• Ideas for how to switch from home mode to work mode and back
• Why your rituals are even more important during crazy times—even if they look a bit different
• The role that grace plays in your work/family balance

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The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for business leaders. Nearly every business has been affected, some drastically. Many are dealing with a drop-off in sales, learning to manage remote teams, and tremendous instability. It’s frightening, exhausting, and really shakes your confidence.

Here’s help. Having led businesses through crises before, including the Great Recession, we’ve learned what it takes to navigate tough times. We’ll share three basic actions that boost your confidence to face the current reality and find new opportunities for your business. You’ll be transported from fear and reactivity to become balanced, confident, and optimistic, yes, even now!

In this episode you will—

• Discover the three aspects of crisis that you must recognize.
• See why self-awareness and self-care are so vital during this time.
• Learn why thoroughly assessing the threat leads to confidence in dealing with it.
• Gain tips for mitigating threats to your business.
• Identify opportunities you may not have seen if not for this upheaval.
• Get a simple, three-step system for enrolling your entire team in your action plan.

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As a leader, you have a vision for the future. It’s clear. It’s practical. And you know it will make a huge impact. There’s just one problem: nobody’s buying it. When you communicate your vision, all you get are shrugs and blank stares. How frustrating!

Based on our decades of experience and that of thousands of our coaching clients, we’ve learned exactly how to get people excited about your vision. You must make it inspiring. And we can show you how.

Weave these four motivational keys into your vision statement, and it will be more than just clear or practical. It will motivate your team to jump on board and generate instant momentum toward your future.

In this episode you will discover—

• The driving force behind nearly every aspect of building a successful organization.
• How to ask the right questions so you can create the impact you desire.
• The value of considering what “isn’t” and knowing what to do with that realization.
• Why exponential change is better than incremental change.
• The one thing you need to set the stage for creating great new products.
• What you can expect with business-as-usual thinking—and how to avoid it.
• How to tell when you’ve crossed the line from risky to delusional.

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Has this ever happened to you? You’re excited about a new project or initiative, and you can’t wait to share it with your team. But when you do, you see nothing but crossed arms and blank stares. They’re not hostile. But they’re not sharing your enthusiasm either.

What gives?

Based on our experience in several businesses—large and small—we’ve learned some things about introducing change. There are three distinct challenges you must overcome to enroll your team in the future. In this episode, we’ll show you what they are, and how to blow past them. You’ll go from wondering if you’re really on the right track to feeling confident and empowered about the future.

In this episode you will—

• Understand why change is necessary in any growing business.
• Learn the top three things people fear when encountering change.
• Find out the two (competing) needs that all of your team members have.
• Gain a powerful strategy for rolling out change in an organization.
• See the very best way to handle pushback on change proposals.
• Be empowered to introduce change in a way that brings acceptance and builds momentum.

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As a leader, you know you should be developing a consistent reading habit, but you struggle to prioritize reading. Here’s the good news—the problem isn’t what you’re reading, it’s how and why you’re reading. In today’s episode, Michael and Megan identify four purposes for reading. If you adopt them, you’ll fall in love with reading again. You’ll be swimming in new ideas and feel on top of your game.  In this episode, you’ll discover:   Why comprehension and retention are not the most important goals when reading How many books Michael, Megan, & Larry read each year (you might be surprised!) Suggestions for capturing ideas when you’re listening to audiobooks The impact of reading on your social life and relationships Why you need to read books that you may not necessarily agree with Pros and cons of physical, ebook, and audio formats One thing leaders absolutely must have (that reading provides) For full show notes, visit www.leadto.win.  This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the Vision Grader, a free assessment to assess the quality of your vision. Learn more at leadto.win/grader.

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about something that’s very important for leadership—public speaking. Many leaders—probably most—are terrified of doing it. Unfortunately, as a leader, you really can’t avoid it.

You are expected to speak at team meetings, presentations, even outside events, but most people feel really inadequate and underprepared. We’re going to solve that for you with three actions you can take to finally conquer your fear of public speaking. In fact, this may grow to become something you actually enjoy.

In this episode you’ll discover—

• The one shift that radically changed Michael’s approach to public speaking.
• Practical steps for rewriting your mental scripts.
• How to use music as a psychological trigger to prepare yourself for speaking.
• Suggestions for finding the support you need to succeed in this area.
• The role anxiety plays in our performance, and how to manage it.

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Leaders are expected to have the answers. But sometimes they need to get insight from other leaders to stay on top of their game. In this episode, we reached out to our Instagram audience for their most pressing questions for Michael and Megan. They bring practical solutions to the problems many leaders face, based on more than 30 years of business experience. In this episode you’ll discover— The one significant change Michael and Megan would make in their work life if they could go back and do it over again. Suggestions for finding a job at a place like Michael Hyatt and Company. How to stand out in the workplace and rise in your organization. Tips for adjusting your morning and evening rituals when you’re traveling or on an alternate schedule. Whether or not you should ask your employer for a different position that you are more passionate about. How to determine if you should fire a toxic client. Advice on giving difficult feedback and maintaining mutual respect. Have We Seen You on Instagram? If not, we’d love to. That’s our current favorite social channel and the source of this episode's questions. We both love to interact with listeners there. Follow us @michaelhyatt and @meganhyattmiller. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes as we record the podcast, launch new products, and even share some family fun. This is your very best way to keep in touch, and we’d love to see you there!    This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by by the newly-designed Full Focus Notebooks, to help you capture genius whenever it strikes.Learn more at leadto.win/notebook.

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We don’t know anybody who loves interpersonal conflict. It’s uncomfortable, and it brings up a ton of negative emotions. Most of us try to avoid conflict whenever possible. Even as a leader, you may wonder, “Do I really have to have this hard conversation?” Here’s some good news. Conflict can actually be an opportunity for growth, not just a problem to solve. That happens when you learn how to engage with others—not just attack or defend. Based on a lifetime of dealing with difficult situations, we’ve identified five steps to help you face up to conflict.  Try this! You’ll instantly untangle that knot in your stomach and see how a hard conversation can become a win for you and for others. Best of all, you’ll have another solid tool in your leadership toolbox.  In this episode you will— Learn what it means to “hold space” for others, a key listening skill.  Gain practical tips for having difficult conversations.  Identify the one reaction that will both disarm conflict and redeem your relationship with the other person.  Understand when it’s best to speak and when to listen.  Gain the confidence to lead through initiating tough conversations.  Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Think about the last time someone came to you with a complaint or problem about your leadership. Identify the ways you might have responded better using these five steps. You’ll grow as a leader! Be a Pal Do you know someone who could benefit from this topic? We’ll bet you do. Everybody hates conflict! Drop a link to this episode in your favorite social media channel, and tag your peeps. They’ll thank you for it! Include the hashtag #leadtowin. Resources from This Episode Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin  This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by The Focused Leader 1-Day Intensive to focus your achievement with clear goals and smarter productivity. Find out more at leadto.win/focusedleader.

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