In this episode of The Double Win Show, Megan Hyatt Miller delivers a powerful and heartfelt keynote about her journey as CEO of Full Focus. She candidly shares the lessons she’s learned through leadership challenges, personal growth, and the pursuit of sustainable success.

Drawing on her experiences, Megan offers four unconventional keys for success as a leader. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking greater fulfillment, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you align your priorities and grow into the person you’re meant to be.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Most worthwhile things are harder and take longer than we think they should… They’re really costly, and often painful, and always testing the limits of our patience.”
2. “These experiences of resistance strengthen the architecture of our character enough to hold the weight of success. Sustainable success demands maturity.”
3. “The hardest problems—the ones that make us want to throw in the towel—are often the exact reason we’re in the room.”
4. “If you could dare to believe it, problems aren’t a bug, they’re a feature—a feature that grows us up.”
5. “You can’t wait until you’ve arrived to start living fully. You have to build the life you want as you go.”
6. “The process of becoming is the best part of being human. That sense of reaching for more, of fulfilling our potential, of growing into the kinds of people our younger selves would admire—that’s the heart of a life well-lived.”

Key Takeaways

1. Less is More. Growth requires focus and patience. Overextending leads to burnout, but prioritizing what truly matters ensures lasting impact.
2. Problems Aren’t Problems. They’re not signs of failure but invitations to grow stronger and wiser. Accept them as part of the process.
3. Keep On Going. Success takes time, persistence, and maturity. Stay committed to the journey, even when it’s hard.
4. Remember What Matters. True fulfillment comes from balancing professional achievements with a thriving personal life.

Resources

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Chef’s Table on Netflix

Watch on Youtube at:  https://youtu.be/My97MA_b9KE

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Brad Johnson, host of the Do Business Do Life podcast, to discuss how to achieve sustainable success in both work and life even when it means defying industry norms. Brad Johnson discusses his journey from financial advisor to co-founder of Triad Partners, showing how he balances professional success with personal fulfillment. Brad highlights how challenges signal growth, advocating for therapy, humility, and embracing the "infinite game" to thrive in work and life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “When all you do is deal with money all day, every day, sometimes people can get consumed by it. The pursuit of it… They accidentally build the prison around themselves that they’re trying to break out of.”
2. “I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”
3. “A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”
4. “It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”
5. “Your differences are your strengths.”
6. “People will not follow volatile leaders.”
7. “Every entrepreneur should be in therapy and that’s whether or not they think they need it.”
8. “The challenge is the reward for going to the next level.”
9. “The biggest thing is if you want to build a business bigger than you, you better focus a ton on vision, a ton on culture.”

Key Takeaways

1. Culture Matters: Businesses often underinvest in culture and vision, which are essential for lasting growth.
2. Redefining Success: Brad shows how to ensure your business serves your life, not dominates it.
3. Integration Over Balance: Treat work and life as partners rather than competitors.
4. Lead by Growing: Personal growth, including therapy, is vital for effective leadership.
5. Relationships First: Strong connections drive fulfillment and business success.

Resources

• Do Business Do Life Podcast by Brad Johnson
• Not Fade Away by Peter Barton

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/F7s45VRJmfw

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In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller welcome Hal Elrod, author of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning. Hal shares his remarkable journey of overcoming a near-fatal car accident, a battle with cancer, and multiple life setbacks—all while maintaining unwavering faith and resilience. He details how these hardships shaped his path and inspired his global movement to help millions create life-changing morning routines. Hal also introduces his powerful “5-Minute Rule” for moving through adversity and offers practical insights for building habits that will transform your life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “I can’t change what happened, but I can choose to be at peace with what I can’t change, grateful for what I have, and focus on the things that are in my control.”
2. “The more you resist reality and wish it were different, the more pain we create for ourselves. Freedom is in acceptance. Freedom is in being at peace with what you can’t change.”
3. “Most people who experience failure probably didn’t stay with it for long enough. They didn’t have the frustration tolerance. So they just gave up and said, ‘This isn’t working.’ And it takes a while to break through.”
4. “I love that you’re starting your day with silence—peaceful, purposeful silence to get centered, to gain clarity, to calm your nervous system.”
5. “I was prioritizing the impact I could make in the world over the impact I could make in my family. It was quantity over quality. When I had cancer, it was the epiphany that the impact I could make on their three lives far superseded the impact I could make on the world.”
6. “The Miracle Morning allows me to focus on the two things I can control: Who I become every day and how I show up. It is ensuring I am fully aware of what’s going on inside me and thoughtful and intentional about showing up as my best for those I love and lead.

Key Takeaways

1. The 5-Minute Rule: Allow yourself five minutes to process difficult emotions, then let go by saying, "I can’t change it," and move forward.
2. The Power of Ritual: Implementing the Miracle Morning routine (silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and journaling) can shift your mindset and set you up for success, no matter how busy or unpredictable life gets.
3. Writing Affirmations that Work: Passive affirmations take you nowhere, but written commitments that connect the future you want to the actions you’ll take drive transformation.
4. What Matters Most: It took a cancer scare for Hal to realize that changing the lives of his family “far superseded” changing the world.
5. Resilience Through Faith: Hal’s unshakeable belief in himself and his faith helped him defy the odds and recover from life-threatening challenges.

Resources

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Hal Elrod's Website: miraclemorning.com

The Miracle Morning App

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"Quiet quitting" seems to be the hot topic of conversation in business and leadership circles right now. But, what exactly is "quiet quitting"? How can you figure out if your employees are doing it? And, perhaps most importantly, how can you create an organizational culture where your team members will feel empowered in their job?

Michael and Megan talk through four specific strategies that leaders like you can use to avoid quiet quitting among your employees.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How sharing your vision with employees can make a huge difference
• How the new post-pandemic realities can make employee disconnection a real issue
• Why taking the time to learn about your employees is important (even if you're in a large company)

Download the Quiet Quitting Survey at https://fullfocus.co/quietquitting.

BusinessAccelerator clients have developed the vision and processes to help minimize quiet quitting within their own organizations. Make sure to book your free Business Growth Coaching Call at www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.

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You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails — by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is half over. This ends up cutting into your personal life as you try to make up for lost time. It all leads to you feeling more tired, more stressed, and less productive at work and at home. If you heed our advice, you can minimize this pain. The advice is simple: Hire an executive assistant!

Once you've decided that there's no other way to get that time back, then the next question is: What do I do with a new EA? To help answer that, Michael and Megan are joined by Tricia Sciortino. Before she was the CEO of BELAY, she was Michael's first executive assistant. They talk about how Michael started her out and how she uses her experience to help leaders all around the world get more time and increase their productivity.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Best practices to get a new executive assistant up and running
• The one task that more and more leaders are utilizing their EA's to do
• How best to communicate with your EA
• How to set goals for your EA

You can get a free download of Tricia’s book: Rise Up and Lead Well: How Leveraging an Assistant Will Change Your Life & Maximize Your Time. In this ebook, Tricia shares what she’s learned in her journey from assistant to CEO about how to work successfully with an assistant. Text LEADTOWIN to 55123 for the free download today. 

This episode was sponsored by BELAY. Find out more at www.belaysolutions.com.

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Last week we talked about the importance of a thriving company culture. Hopefully, Michael and Megan made the case that a company culture is both important and the responsibility of the leader. We're going to continue that conversation by talking about how businesses can actually cultivate a thriving company culture - no matter where they're starting from.

In this episode, Michael and Megan share four ingredients that are essential to creating a culture that drives employee satisfaction and operating results.

You will learn:

• What is the correct number of values your organization should have
• Whether values should be aspirational or descriptive
• How to check that your company values are aligning with company practice
• What it requires of a leader to create a positive company culture

Company culture is an important subject that is discussed with clients of BusinessAccelerator. If you found this conversation helpful, then book your free Business Growth Call at www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.

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Anywhere you find a group of people, you'll find a culture. That's true for families, churches, cities, neighborhoods, and anything else that you can think of that includes more than one person. This idea is especially true for businesses. Leaders need to have a vision for how they want their culture to look and feel. If they don't, you could find yourself surrounded by a toxic culture that not only hurts business, but makes everyone miserable.

In this episode, Michael and Megan will talk about the four ways that culture drives employee satisfaction and operating results.

You will learn:

1. A useful definition for company culture that is specific and actionable.
2. The value that security (in all forms) brings to happiness and productivity.
3. The importance of a person's congruence between home and work.
4. How to recognize culture drift in your organization.

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Your business is probably the largest single asset in your portfolio. You've invested time and money into and, one day, you may want to see a healthy return on those investments. If you want to maximize the value of your business, then you should start making plans today so that you'll be ready.

Michael Hyatt has bought and sold over a dozen businesses. In this episode, Michael shares eight value accelerators that will help you increase the value of your business. (As a bonus, it will also mean that you're probably doing less work, too!)

You will learn:

• The cost of not preparing for a future where you need to sell
• How to entice as many potential buyers to the table
• How to plan your exit date
• The importance of building an excellent team

To take advantage of our special offer, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/act before the end of August 17th and schedule your free Business Growth Coaching Call.

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There is no denying that you will get further, faster with a good coach. But what about a great coach? How much further could you get with amazing coaching? Today's episode tackles that question by talking to LeeAnn Moody, Director of Performance Coaching for Full Focus. LeeAnn and Michael break down the four characteristics of great coaching and they help you identify what you might need to be successful for your organization.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the four characteristics of great coaching
• Hear from Michael about his very first coach and what they taught him
• How a great coach provides you with the frameworks you need to be an effective leader
• How to leverage the various styles of coaching to your advantage

For more information on Full Focus Coaching and to schedule your free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.

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During the heigh of the pandemic, everyone was forced to go remote. But, now that offices have opened back up, leaders and staff are confronted with some challenging questions around a seemingly basic concept: Where should work happen?

Elon Musk publicly drew his own line in the sand when he declared that all Tesla employees must work "for a minimum (and I mean *minimum*) of 40 hours per week" in-person before they could do any remote work. Failure to show up meant that they employees got fired. It's clear that Elon Musk finds remote work to be "pretend" work.

We don't agree with him. We do, however, think that it's important to critically examine the nature of your organization and how both in-person and remote options have their own benefits.

In this episode, you will learn-

• What's best about in-person and remote work options
• How different organizations (and even different jobs within an organization) might have different location needs
• How a hybrid system leverages the best of both worlds and how we use it as Full Focus.

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What if you could grow your business and only do about 20% of the work you're currently doing? If that were true, you would do almost anything to find out how to do it, right?

Well, it is true. With a clear vision and effective delegation you can actually accomplish big, important things with your business with 80% less effort on your part. In this episode, Michael and Megan outline the 10-80-10 Principle. It's an approach to delegation that will change your life - but only if you're willing to give it a try.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What the 10-80-10 principle is
• How to set-up this principle within your own leadership and business
• How to troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Michael and Megan's history with delegation and how the 10-80-10 principle changes everything.

To learn more exciting ideas that will help you both win at work and succeed at life, go schedule a free call at www.businessaccelerator.com.

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Vacations are essential for active rejuvenation. But for a lot of us vacations aren’t all that restful—and coming back from vacation is a nightmare. We don’t start off with a great plan. And then, because we don’t tie up loose ends before we go, we end up working during our vacations. So we never clear our heads from work. 

In this episode, Michael speaks with Full Focus Director of Marking and expert vacationer, Marissa Hyatt. They discuss five missing features of your vacation plan. These ideas are so simple and important that they can be the difference between a "vacation" in name only and an actual vacation that leaves you refreshed.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How important it is to have a vision for your vacation (especially if you're vacationing with someone else)
• How to prepare to leave your work desk so you can rest your mind while you're away
• How to align your team so they can still be productive in your absence

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It is July which means that 2022 is already halfway finished. While some people have made huge steps towards their goals, others have goals that they're struggling to complete. Maybe that's you. If it is, then there's no judgement - life can demand your attention in ways we can't anticipate. The good news is that it's not too late to achieve your 2022 goals!

Today, Michael and Megan provide you with a four-step Midyear Goal Rescue Plan to help get you back on track.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How a simple decision can make all of the difference in achieving your 2022 goals
• Different ways to rethink the goals that you wrote at the start of the year
• How a mini Best Year Ever can help you find exciting and risky goals for the rest of the year
• How to avoid missing these goals a second time

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In this episode, Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 103-year-old pioneer in holistic medicine, shares her wisdom on the connection between purpose and health. Sadly, Dr. Gladys passed away just days before the release of this episode—making her insights from her century of life all the more valuable.

She discusses her journey growing up in India, her early struggles with dyslexia, and her lifelong mission to view medicine as a tool for healing both the body and the soul. She explores the five Ls she views as the foundation of all good things we build: Life, love, laughter, labor, and listening. Dr. Gladys also speaks about her personal purpose, her 10-year plan at 103 years old, and how purpose can evolve as we move through different seasons of life.

Michael and Dr. Gladys are also joined by Gail Hyatt, and together, they explore the nuances of a well-lived life.

Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/HGTi-wFJYqY

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As business leaders, we've been programmed to think that we have to be chained to our desks and phones, always in meetings, and always ready to drop everything to fix a problem at work. And, of course, we've also been conditioned that there is simply no time for a vacation.

The good news is that none of that is true.

Since Michael is out on his vacation, today's episode is taken from a popular webinar that he presented called "Walk Away and Watch it Grow: How Business Owners Can Build a Self-Scaling Company without their Constant Involvement".

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to cut your work week and get out of day-to-day management while maintaining ultimate control of a growing company
• The quick and stress-free move to see if your company is ready for you to step away (but most owners and CEOs are too afraid to try)
• How to actually take a vacation with complete certainty your business will not fall apart in your absence
• Three elements that make up the secret sauce of a company that continues to thrive as you step back
• And so much more...

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The Full Focus Planner has sold more than a million copies to all sorts of people: teachers, designers, accountants, executives, sales professionals... the list goes on and on. We love that so many people are finding the planner so useful in their lives!

There is one group that personally excites Michael and Megan: business owners.

We feel so strongly about the Full Focus Planner's value to business owners that we give all of our BusinessAccelerator coaching clients a subscription to the planner.

Today, Michael and Megan talk about how to use the Full Focus Planner as a business tool. Using your planner effectively can be the decisive step between falling short on your vision for your business or executing on those professional goals.

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As a business leader, there's really only one thing that is certain: you will face problems. What isn't certain is how well you do at identifying the problems and then correcting them. In this episode, Michael and Megan walk listeners through the same framework that they teach to members of the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. This is definitely an episode that you don't want to miss!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The three key steps in both identifying and correcting any potential problem in your organization
• The four common mistakes that leaders make when it comes to understanding and stating their vision
• Which step is most often overlooked (and how that can lead to even more problems)
• The importance of looking upstream to determine if the problems you're seeing are the real problem you're having

If you want to learn more about the framework while also receiving a free business coaching call from the BusinessAccelerator team, visit www.BusinessAccelerator.com.

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High achievers have a bad habit of working too much and all of that extra time comes with a very real cost and, unfortunately, sometimes we don't notice that cost until it's too late.

In this episode, Michael has a very honest conversation with Gail, his wife of (almost) 44 years. They discuss the very real cost that the first half of Michael's professional life had on his physical health, his children, and his marriage.

Importantly, they talk about the fateful night when Michael had to reckon with how his choices were impacting the lives of the people he loved the most. The path between that conversation and Full Focus is a straight line.

Gail and Michael offer three truths about work-life balance that can provide you with the starting tools you need to get your personal life pointed in the right direction without sacrificing your professional goals.

In this episode, you will-

• Learn how Gail experienced Michael's very busy professional life
• Hear the steps that Michael took to change the trajectory of his work-life balance
• Discover how work-life balance changes over time (and that's okay!)

Resources:

Michael's book with Daniel Harkavy's book, Living Forward: https://livingforwardbook.com/

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As a business owner, you are always the ceiling on how successful your business can be. The only way your business can grow is for you to grow. But, there’s a problem: As your company grows and becomes more successful, you’ll be more insulated from candid feedback. There are more people in the mix and there isn't the direct line of feedback that smaller teams can provide. Also, depending on your leadership and the makeup of your team, some of the people who have crucial feedback to share with you might be reluctant to tell you.

Today, Michael and Megan will share five actions that you can take to get critical feedback through intentional candor meetings.

The intentional candor meetings held at Full Focus are inspired by the work of Kim Scott and her book, Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/.

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Full Focus recently surveyed more than 200 high-achievers across 10 key productivity categories to find out how they're getting things done. What we learned is that the pandemic accelerated a number of trends related to flexible work hours, remote work, and so much more. Today, Michael and Megan review four key insights that they learned from the survey.

To get the full report, visit https://leadto.win/report.

Resources:

• You can listen to the episode on hybrid work that Megan mentioned here: https://mh.fullfocus.co/podcast-the-ultimate-collaborative-workplace/
• Oura RIng: https://ouraring.com/
• Lisa Hisscock (Megan and Michael's trainer): http://www.morethanabody.com/

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When the Full Focus Planner was developed, we had no idea that it would take off and become over half of our business. Five years and one million planners later, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, and Chief Product Officer Joel Miller talk about the three valuable insights they learned that transformed their business.

In this episode, you'll learn -

• How Full Focus identified an opportunity in the market
• What to do if something goes wrong with a product launch
• How the FFP product line was diversified through direct customer feedback

In honor of the 5 Year Anniversary of the Full Focus Planner, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com and use the code "CHEERSTO5YEARS" for 10% off sitewide!

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Michael Hyatt talks you through 5 steps to holistic business ownership - an approach that helps you balance you business without compromising your health, hobbies, or relationships. Make sure you stick around for the end because Michael takes questions directly from leaders like you.

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There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple fact, many leaders and business owners either don't have an EA or they don't use their EA effectively.

Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your business forward.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Michael discovered when he decided not to have an EA after leaving the publishing world
• About the importance of vision when it comes to hiring an EA and delegating tasks
• How to empower your EA to uphold your own personal and professional values

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Listen: As a leader with enough on your plate, you simple need an executive assistant. If you already have an EA, it's important that you're leveraging as much value as you can out of this vital role within your company.

In case we haven't convinced you of the importance of a world-class EA, then this episode is for you. Michael speaks with Jim Kelly. Jim has been Michael's EA for over five years and is truly one of the best! Listening to these two speak about their relationship and their roles will help you understand not only why you need an executive assistant.

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Ever dreamed of living life on your own terms? This week’s episode of The Double Win Show brings you Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor, who shares his journey from a blue-collar childhood to retiring at age 37—before he even hit his first million! Justin’s approach to life and wealth centers on building assets that produce cash flow, allowing you to stop trading time for money and start generating truly passive income.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Justin designed a life that aligned with his values. He shares his story, discusses how to avoid common traps in investing, and argues that anyone with a willingness to learn can build wealth.

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Delegation is essential to successfully and sustainably scale your business. If you’ve struggled with delegation in the past, no worries. You can vastly improve your delegation by following these four simple rules that Michael and Megan use every day.

In this episode you'll learn:

• When to let go of certain tasks
• How to quantify your time
• How to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your team
• How to empower your team to deliver the results you want

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Stress, overwhelm, burnout. We hear these words all the time. In fact, since the pandemic it’s impossible to avoid them in news stories, social media, and office conversations.

They describe something a lot of us feel from time to time - maybe a lot of the time. But a description isn’t destiny. It’s not predetermined. How we respond to stress makes all the difference.

Today, Michael and Megan talk about how you can reframe stress and learn how to use it for your own growth as a person and a leader.

You will learn:

• About the different types of stress
• The role that mindset plays in how stress impacts us
• How to use stress to your advantage

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You’ve earned the promotion and the respect of your peers. To the people around you, you’ve “made it.” But lately, you feel like you’re coasting, or maybe idling in place. And you have a nagging feeling that there must be something more out there. 

In this episode, Michael and Megan answer a letter from long-time listener Caitlin who is in your shoes and not sure what to do next. They discuss different root issues that might be at play and show you how to create a vision for the entirety of your life—not just your career. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The value of non-achievement time
• How burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domains
• The benefits of learning something new and being a beginner again
• The power of positive uncertainty and being stretched
• 3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacent

Resources:

• For All Mankind
• Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
• Living Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
• LifeScore Assessment

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If you want your company the grow, the solution probably isn’t a better strategy. Your leadership is the cap of your company. If you’re not growing, your company won’t be, either—with consequences for your results, your team, and your impact on the world.

The good news is that your growth is within your control. As Michael and Megan unpack their own journeys of growth, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of where you are and where you’re headed. When you do, your breakthroughs will change your life and your company for the better.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why you might be the problem—and the solution
• How to know when you’ve grown “enough”
• The importance of a leader’s ability to sell a vision
• Why the discomfort zone leads to change
• Three practical steps for accelerating your growth

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Leaders are problem solvers, and that means coming up with the right answers. The problem is that you may have no one to go to with our own inquiries. It’s tough to be the one everybody’s looking to for solutions when you’ve got more questions than answers! The longer we’re in leadership, the more we’re convinced that asking the right questions is far more important than always having an answer in your hip pocket.

That’s why we take time out once in awhile to let you ask the questions that are on your mind. That’s what this episode is about. Think of it as a whiteboard session. We’ll tackle some of your most persistent questions and offer the benefit of our experience.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

• Andy Comer asks how to create meaningful relationship goals in the SMARTER™ format.
• Jordan Brittley wants to know how to keep track of revenue goals—without becoming a slave to them.
• Sprout Marketing asks how to maintain a personal connection with employees as your business scales.
• Tom Tonkin poses a question about the definition of leadership.
• Katie Eckleman wants to know how to share her ideas about goal setting with upper management.
• Heather Button asks what to do when another department in the company isn’t leading effectively.
• Chad Ingels wants to know what are the first things to delegate as you scale up from a one-person organization.
• Kim Metzler asks for the best systems and hacks for someone who struggles with organization.
• Belinda wants to know when to “let go” of a project.
• Dee asks about how to land a job.
• Greg Brown has a question about how to balance your focus between the things you can control versus the things you can’t.
• Kevin Gomez wonders what to do when you personal growth plan causes you to outgrow your leaders. 

With questions on leadership, productivity, goal setting, and personal growth, we know there’ll be some positive takeaways for you in this episode.

After listening, here’s your next step: choose one practical action you can take today to begin making a positive change in your business or personal life. Remember, big changes always begin with one small step in the right direction. 

Resources from this episode:

• 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
• Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
• Focus on This
• Full Focus Planner
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 3” by Michael Hyatt  

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It can be easier and more comfortable to spot the entitlement we see in others, but much more difficult to name it in ourselves. And often, when there’s an entitlement issue within our organization, it’s a top-down problem that needs to be addressed. 

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The danger of exploitation through power
• How our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudes
• The cure for entitlement
• Why your team member may be resistant toward certain tasks
• The cascading effect of not honoring your word

Resources:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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We’re all trying so hard to be confident that we rarely talk about our fears. But the fears don’t go anywhere. When we’re willing to face our fears, we grow even more in confidence and courage.

In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss three fears every business owner has and what’s at stake if they don’t face them head-on. By getting to the heart of what needs to be addressed, you can protect yourself, your team, and your company going forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The strength of your own agency
• Why being proactive is necessary for survival
• The antidote during trials of uncertainty
• How to respond in time to vulnerabilities
• The Stockdale Paradox

Resources:

• Good to Great by Jim Collins
• Business Vulnerability Responder

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All leaders are vulnerable to mistakes. In fact, you may be in the middle of a mistake right now—and you might not even realize it. But how are you supposed to know what those are? And what can you do to avoid them?

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five common mistakes every business owner makes. By getting them on your radar and keeping watch, you can get ahead of them and produce incredible results for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The importance of delegation and prioritization
• The remedy for low-leverage work
• The pitfalls of working without a vision
• Why company culture is influential in producing results
• How well-built processes serve people
• Why not all opportunities should be pursued

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call
• Full Focus Planner
• Calendly

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We’re in an unusual time where hiring is really difficult. Recruitment is extremely competitive, and candidates have a lot of options. But once you find the right people, how do you make them want to stay? Hiring and retention are equally and critically important, and neither have ever been more challenging than in this current market.

In this episode, Megan and Michael uncover the secrets of hiring great talent and retaining it. By following these five tools, you can get—and keep—the people that you need to run and scale the business that you dream of.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why compensation isn’t everything
• How purpose is more important than you think
• One of the primary reasons people leave companies
• The relationship between engagement and retention
• The components of a well-written job description
• Ideas for compelling benefits

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call
• The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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It’s easy to think no one can do the work that needs to get done better than you. Sometimes it can also feel like passing work off actually creates even more work for you. But the truth is there is likely someone who can do the job just as well, if not better, than you.

In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down in work that doesn’t move your business forward. You can become a master delegator and be freed up to focus on the tasks essential to growth. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Three mistakes leaders and business owners make when it comes to delegation
• How delegation frees you up for high-leverage work
• Why clear expectations are necessary
• The five levels of delegation
• The danger of micro-managing

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call

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If you’ve ever felt like you’ve missed your moment, this conversation with writer and journalist Henry Oliver is a must-listen. Known for his cultural analysis and thoughtful perspectives, Oliver dives deep into the idea that success and growth aren’t reserved solely for the young. In his book Second Act, he champions the concept of late blooming, emphasizing that thriving in the second half of life is not only possible—it’s a journey filled with reinvention and resilience.

In this episode, Oliver breaks down the myths surrounding age and success, shedding light on how persistence, openness, and exploration can lead to profound changes. He challenges the “tyranny of averages” by reminding us that everyone’s path is unique, and that growth can happen at any stage. From redefining what success looks like to taking small yet powerful steps toward new goals, his insights serve as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures or personal setbacks.

Oliver’s wisdom is a refreshing reminder that life is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, exploring new passions, or simply seeking a fresh perspective on aging, this episode offers both a reality check and a source of encouragement. Let go of the constraints of timelines and keep pushing forward—because it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and flourish.

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At a certain point in your career, it might not seem like a coach is necessary. Oftentimes we only think we need a coach when something is broken or wrong. And yet, the very best leaders always have a coach. Even athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers? 

In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the necessary skills to go to the next level to troubleshooting difficult situations, having a coach is invaluable to any leader. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What drives the best leaders to invite coaches into their world
• The value and benefit of having a coach
• Lessons Michele has learned after 18 years with her coach
• How coaches build courage and help make breakthroughs possible
• What characteristics make up the best coaches

Resources:

• FREE business performance call.

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Leadership lessons are everywhere if you're looking for them—including on your TV screen. Movies and shows that explore the joys and griefs of being human reveal the impact of our behavior on relationships. In this episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more.

In this episode, you'll discover—

• What makes positive intent so important
• The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership
• One tip for coaching high-performers who are hard on themselves
• Why choices matter more than ability
• Signs of a half-apology and the power of a true apology

Resources:

• Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
• The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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As your company grows, it can be hard to streamline your product offerings and make what you do simpler to understand. But customers and clients need to be able to immediately understand who you are and what you offer. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers. 

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The new company name
• The backstory behind the company rebrand
• What Michael was up to when Megan broke the news
• How a rebrand can tie your products together
• The necessary mechanics of a successful rebrand

Resources:

• Full Focus
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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As a leader, you don't have to have all the answers. In fact, having answers is less important than asking good questions. Insightful questions can inspire thoughtful conversations that propel your team forward.

In this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover—

• How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities
• The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results
• What to ask when your emotional response seems disproportionate to a situation
• How to leverage experiences to improve your future

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Some of us are immensely compelled to work. It seems that we just can’t stop. Most of us don’t see it as a problem. We live in a society that congratulates and celebrates those with a strong work ethic. But the truth is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior?

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get on a more balanced course, and what dangers we face if we don’t.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What we tell ourselves about why we work so much
• How to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life
• Why people really overwork
• The effects of COVID on our overwork
• A better path forward

Resources:

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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You need people to get work done. But more and more people are walking away from work for a variety of reasons. So finding and retaining talent has become a formidable challenge, which therefore causes the business to suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talent for your organization. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why the Great Resignation is here to stay
• The perspective shift people are experiencing in their work
• The advantages to a hybrid-work model
• How company culture plays a pivotal role in the growth and health of your team

Resources:

• Barron’s article, “I’ve Been Studying Work-From-Home For Years. Here’s What’s Coming.”

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As a leader, you’re committed to making 2022 the best it can be. Yet uncertainty continues to hamper planning and execution. It’s hard to know how to prepare yourself and your business for the months ahead.

In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producing stellar results in 2022.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why time away matters and how to guarantee that you’re able to take it.
• The one thing you can do to get crystal clear on the results you want this year.
• How to reduce anxiety and frustration in the year ahead.
• The simplest thing you can do to define your win in 2022.

Resources

• Your Best Year Ever online course [Bestyearever.me]
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/?tag=michaelhyatt-20]

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You’re in a period of transition. Things are changing. You’re trying new things but haven’t yet found clarity. You’re struggling to figure out how to make your greatest contribution. How do you find a way forward when things are up in the air? 

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined the way to move forward. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How sabbaticals sometimes go wrong
• The fundamental need to make a meaningful contribution
• The importance of trying new things, even when they don’t work
• Why clarity can be hard to achieve but accelerates things once you have it

Resources:

Lead to Win episode, “The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan”

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Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year.

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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What if your pursuit of happiness won’t lead you where you want to go? Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and bestselling author, transitioned from his early career as a classical musician to become a renowned behavioral scientist following a personal health crisis. He explores why many people, especially high achievers, often chase the wrong goals—like money, power, and fame—and how these pursuits can lead to emptiness rather than joy.

Instead, Arthur presents the "big four" pillars of a truly fulfilling life: faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work. He reveals how our understanding of happiness has evolved over time, why modern society often gets it wrong, and what practical steps we can take to cultivate lasting joy. Arthur also sheds light on the neuroscience of happiness, revealing how certain brain regions are activated through experiences of faith and connection, and why managing our emotions—not eradicating them—is key to a balanced life. This episode is a scientific and personal guide to building happiness, grounded in practical tools and strategies that anyone can implement.

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The benefits of achieving goals aren't limited to the results we accomplish. Pursuing hard things shapes who we become. The confidence we build better equips us for the road ahead. We risk more and remain steadfast in the face of discomfort. When we do, we encounter breakthrough.

To experience the power of using goals as stepping stones to the future you want to create, join us for Your Best Year Ever. Learn more at yourbestyearever.me/act.

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You can't always believe what you think. Too often, the stories we tell ourselves hold us back. These "limiting beliefs" go undetected because they seem like reality—and as these stories shape our behavior, they become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Goal setting invites us to root out limiting beliefs and replace them with better stories. By setting goals, we defiantly declare that our past doesn't define our future. The possibilities are greater than we dared hope.

To delve deeper, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here Friday for the last installment of this discussion!

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Before we can look toward the new year, we have to confront the losses that lie behind us. We start by lamenting. As we do, our grief brings with it unexpected gifts—self-compassion, lessons learned, clarity about our priorities, and a deeper resilience. These gifts help lay the groundwork for imagining and moving toward a future filled with hope.

To continue on the journey, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here tomorrow for the second segment of this discussion!

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