Lead To Win With Michael Hyatt

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

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 powerHow our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudesThe cure for entitlementWhy your team member may be resistant toward certain tasksThe cascading effect of not honoring your wordResources:Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinFor more, visit https://leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 agencyWhy being proactive is necessary for survivalThe antidote during trials of uncertaintyHow to respond in time to vulnerabilitiesThe Stockdale ParadoxResources:Good to Great by Jim CollinsBusiness Vulnerability ResponderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 prioritizationThe remedy for low-leverage workThe pitfalls of working without a visionWhy company culture is influential in producing resultsHow well-built processes serve peopleWhy not all opportunities should be pursuedResources:FREE business performance assessment callFull Focus PlannerCalendlySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 everythingHow purpose is more important than you thinkOne of the primary reasons people leave companiesThe relationship between engagement and retentionThe components of a well-written job descriptionIdeas for compelling benefitsResources:FREE business performance assessment callThe Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody BergerSee Privacy Policy at h

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 delegationHow delegation frees you up for high-leverage workWhy clear expectations are necessaryThe five levels of delegationThe danger of micro-managingResources:FREE business performance assessment callSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19

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 worldThe value and benefit of having a coachLessons Michele has learned after 18 years with her coachHow coaches build courage and help make breakthroughs possibleWhat characteristics make up the best coachesResources:FREE business performance call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N

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 importantThe pygmalion effect and its application to leadershipOne tip for coaching high-performers who are hard on themselvesWhy choices matter more than abilitySigns of a half-apology and the power of a true apologyResources:Ten Difficult, But Really Important WordsThe Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody BergerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 nameThe backstory behind the company rebrandWhat Michael was up to when Megan broke the newsHow a rebrand can tie your products togetherThe necessary mechanics of a successful rebrandResources:Full FocusThe Full Focus PlannerThe Full Focus SystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 opportunitiesThe importance of celebrating wins to replicate resultsWhat to ask when your emotional response seems disproportionate to a situationHow to leverage experiences to improve your futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 muchHow to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at lifeWhy people really overworkThe effects of COVID on our overworkA better path forwardResources:The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronThe Full Focus PlannerThe Full Focus SystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 stayThe perspective shift people are experiencing in their workThe advantages to a hybrid-work modelHow company culture plays a pivotal role in the growth and health of your teamResources:Barron’s article, “I’ve Been Studying Work-From-Home For Years. Here’s What’s Coming.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.ResourcesYour 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]See Privacy Poli

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 wrongThe fundamental need to make a meaningful contributionThe importance of trying new things, even when they don’t workWhy clarity can be hard to achieve but accelerates things once you have itResources:Lead to Win episode, “The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.For more information, visit leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.For more information, visit leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we share a segment from Michael's latest live training, Become Your Best In 2022: Seven Steps to the Life You Want. In this course, Michael covers what it takes to accomplish remarkable goals, how to persevere when things get tough, and how to win in the new year.If you want to hear the full training, there are still slots available. Go to leadto.win/best to reserve your seat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.