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  • 5 Ways to Build Trust with Your Tribe [Podcast S07E11]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 11 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss the importance of building trust with those you serve.



    You have to get people to buy into you before they buy into your message. They want to know that you're honest and you deserve to be listened to. Today, we’re going to discuss some practical ways to earn people's trust so you can influence them for good.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    How love, expressed as generosity, affects influence.


    The state of our current political environment (and what every candidate must do).


    One quick and easy strategy for truly understanding your audience.


    The negative impact of rounding up the numbers, spinning the facts, and leaving out what doesn’t support your position.






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

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    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



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    Skyrocket Videos: The Skyrocket Your Impact video series has since expired.


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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    36 min
  • How To Frustrate Those You Lead [Podcast S07E10]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 10 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss some of the most annoying mistakes made by leaders today.



    If I asked you to think of someone who does a poor job as a leader, most of you could come up with somebody fairly quickly because bad leadership seems to stick out like a sore thumb. It’s something we don’t quickly forget. Today, we’re going to discuss how to avoid some of the most common mistakes made by leaders.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    One sure-fire way to drive your team nuts and leave them lacking direction.


    The difference between delegation and abdicating responsibility.


    How to reprimand without taking the wind out of everyone’s sails.


    The deflating, demotivating effect of micromanagement.






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

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    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



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    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Skyrocket Videos: The Skyrocket Your Impact video series has since expired.


    Book: Drive by Daniel Pink


    Blog Post: The Five Levels of Delegation




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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    52 min
  • My Top 10 Productivity Hacks [Podcast S07E09]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 9 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss my top 10 productivity hacks.



    Many people feel overwhelmed because they can’t get everything done. But you can get better at productivity. It’s like a muscle. The more you work on it, the more productive you’ll become. Today, we’re going to give you some of our best tips on how to make the most of your working hours—without working more hours.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    A game-changing strategy to revolutionize your task management (must-dos).


    How to get over your fear of delegation and start getting the help you need.


    Why you need to implement what Jason Fried calls the “alone zone.”


    Some of the best tools for reclaiming your time (and why using substandard tools is wasteful, not cost-efficient).






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

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    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Skyrocket Videos: The Skyrocket Your Impact video series has since expired.


    Apps: Freedom and Nozbe


    Virtual Assistants: BELAY


    Book: The Virtual Assistant Solution by Michael Hyatt


    Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss


    Book: Unique Ability 2.0 by Catherine Nomura and Julia Waller


    Book: E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber


    Blog Post: How to Create More Margin in Your Life


    Blog Post: How to Say No When You Feel Pressured to Say Yes


    Blog Post: What Tasks Should You Delegate First?


    Blog Post: Anatomy of an Effective Blog Post


    Podcast: Erik Fisher




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on

    46 min
  • Leadership at the Symphony [Podcast S07E08]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss some of the lessons I learned from a conductor on a recent trip to the Nashville Symphony.



    Gail and I were amazed at the beauty and skill demonstrated by the musicians. But what really stood out was the conductor. It didn’t take long for me to begin seeing some clear parallels between conducting an orchestra and other leadership opportunities.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Where you should start when you find yourself in a leadership position (hint: it’s not strategy).


    The vital relationship between visibility of the leader and alignment within the team.


    How focus and delegation pave the way to amazing results.


    Why having vision isn’t enough (and what you must do to accomplish that vision).






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Skyrocket Videos: The Skyrocket Your Impact video series has since expired.


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    Podcast #35: The Importance of a Leader's Heart


    Virtual Assistants: BELAY


    Conference: SCORRE




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    37 min
  • 6 Strategies to Become a Better Conversationalist [Podcast S07E07]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 7 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss our best tips for becoming a more engaging conversationalist.



    Like riding a bike or driving a car, conversation is a skill that requires practice to improve. Today we’re going to give you some of our most impactful strategies.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The transformative power of the one-conversation rule.


    How to differentiate between listening with the intellect and listening with the heart.


    One word that best describes our current conversational culture (and what you can do to change it).


    The ping-pong strategy and its effect on how you feel when you leave someone’s presence.






    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    47 min
  • Achieve More By Sleeping More [Podcast S07E06]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 6 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss eight tips for reclaiming the rest that we so desperately need.



    We sometimes allow ourselves to get derailed by what we assume is discouragement but is actually just a lack of sleep. When we’re tired, we don’t have access to the same kinds of emotional and intellectual resources as we do when we’re well rested. In this episode, we discuss how you can actually achieve more by sleeping more.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Five damaging effects of exhaustion on you and your productivity.


    How sufficient rest sparks creativity and resourcefulness.


    The importance of differentiating between your circle of influence and circle of concern.


    The science behind the power of a consistent bedtime ritual.






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    App: White Noise


    Essential Oils: doTERRA




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    37 min
  • Advice to New CEOs [Podcast S07E05]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 5 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss my best tips for current or aspiring CEOs.



    Being the leader of your own company can look easier on the outside than it actually is when you’re the CEO. It requires more insight and effort than most anticipate. How can you rise to the occasion and really make a difference in your new role? In this episode, we discuss seven truths that will anchor you to a solid foundation.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The importance of separating your role from your identity.


    How acknowledging that your position is temporary can (and should) affect your actions.


    The key to avoiding the dangers of entitlement.


    Why it's not all about achievement (and what you should pursue instead).






    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    43 min
  • 5 Strategies for Building New Habits [Podcast S07E04]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 4 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss strategies for building new habits.



    Good habits usually lead to good outcomes, and bad habits lead to bad ones. We know this. But it’s hard to break bad habits, right? Today we’re talking about five strategies to replace the bad with the good.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why the average person makes the same New Year’s resolution ten times, and usually can’t keep their resolution past summer.


    How envisioning a better future can change our present behavior.


    Why tracking progress is essential to making progress.


    How to make daily rituals work for you.


    One simple method for ensuring you tackle your morning run, writing goal, or any other daily accomplishment.


    One bad habit I’m trying to break and how I’m doing it.






    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    Book: The Way We're Working Isn't Working by Tony Schwartz


    Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown


    Blog post: How to Set Yourself up for a Productive Day


    Blog post: What You Do Right Before Bed Determines How Productive and Focused You’ll Be Tomorrow


    Workshop: StoryBrand


    App: Way of Life




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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    38 min
  • Why You Need a Life Plan Now [Podcast S07E03]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 3 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt talks with my friend Daniel Harkavy and me about our brand new book, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want.



    Far too many people drift through life, dissatisfied and nagged by regrets. But there’s one tool that can help you fight the drift and pursue the life you want. And we’re going to unpack it in today’s episode.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The key to moving through life’s ups and downs with purpose, intentionality, and strength.
    Why balance is not a worthy goal (and what you should pursue instead).
    The cumulative damage and cost associated with drifting.
    How to avoid giving your leftovers to those who deserve your best.




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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    Book: The Way We're Working Isn't Working by Tony Schwartz


    Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown


    Organization: Building Champions


    App: Way of Life


    Workshop: StoryBrand Marketing




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    46 min
  • How to Discern Your Calling [Podcast S07E02]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 2 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to find your calling in life.



    Life is full of ups and downs—that’s especially true for business. So what keeps you steady in the storm? The answer is your calling. The problem is that sometimes people don’t know what their’s is. Hopefully, not after today’s episode.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The four attributes of a calling—and a framework for identifying yours.
    The “Three P’s” of calling and what happens when one or more is missing.
    Why personal passion is the essential—but not sufficient—for your life’s work.
    The role competence plays and some clues for deciding what your truly best at.
    How money factors in discerning your calling.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Podcast episode: Banish the Guilt About Making Money


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe:


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    36 min

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