Lead To Win With Michael Hyatt

You started out the new year excited about your goals, but now you find yourself lagging. You’re tired and your motivation is waning. You’re starting to wonder, How do I keep going? The answer? Focus on your future self.  In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss the power of creating a compelling vision of who you want to become. They’ll help you create a vision script that sustains you for the long haul and show you how to accomplish that vision one choice at a time. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why the gap between where you are and where you want to be can be a powerful motivator How to start practicing being your future self as you make daily decisions The reason re-examining your identity will get you further, faster Why mental dissonance can be the unlikely key to achieving your goals Resources: Four Mindsets to Drive Your Success Living Forward by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt This episode is brought to you by the Lifescore Assessment, a free tool th

Leadership is an exercise in vulnerability. The idea that leaders enter every situation full of confidence and assurance isn’t just false. It’s harmful. In reality, every good leader has one non-negotiable trait: they have developed a capacity for discomfort. Shaped by many stories and examples, this episode highlights what makes discomfort so difficult and so essential. Megan and Michael will help you feel less alone, coach you to disengage your defensiveness, and challenge you to lean in when it matters most. In this episode, you’ll discover— What makes taking risks so difficult Three areas you must embrace discomfort to succeed Why being tempered by failure is a good thing The vital frame-shift you need to make in thinking about critical feedback That feeling confidence is not a prerequisite for accomplishment To learn more about how to make space in hard conversations, explore the Lead To Win episode “How to Diffuse Conflict Before it Begins.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ

Dissent isn’t comfortable, no matter which end you’re on. But it’s essential. Companies that don’t welcome dissent are in danger of falling headlong into damaging situations that would have been avoidable —if only someone had mustered the courage to speak up. So what should you do? How should you respond in the face of dissent? And how can you practice dissent in a way that expresses respect and care? Michael and Megan delve into these questions and more in this candid conversation, providing a treasure trove of practical tips for leveraging dissent to help your company grow. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why responding to dissent by wielding the power of your position is a mistake What to do when you feel your physiological response to confrontation The reason leaders of the best teams should expect to experience dissent Why your level of relational capital should shape the method of your dissent The difference between agreement and alignment—and why it matters This episode of Lead to Win is brought t

Sometimes, life happens. You step into a new role. You become the parent of a newborn. Your business is turned upside down by an unforeseen emergency. Before long, you look around to realize that you’re not living the Double Win. You’re tired and want to bounce back—but how? Michael and Megan dive into this question with some candid stories of their own. Then, they move from solidarity to problem-solving. With the help of their straightforward strategies, you can finally hit reset and prevent “busy” from becoming your new normal. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why scheduling time away can be essential for snapping back How to tell the difference between an unbalanced season and unbalanced life The importance of re-introducing rhythm to your days The incredible power of constraints One simple activity for eliminating stress every time See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of 2020’s greatest gifts was renewed attention to racial disparities. Whether 2020 was the first time you thought about racial injustice or a reminder of a reality you’re confronted by every day, the conversations about race can’t end in 2020. This episode welcomes speaker and community activist Pastor Chris Williamson to talk about how leaders can approach race in the workplace and beyond. He’ll unpack how leaders can shift their thinking and take practical steps toward creating more equitable, inclusive organizations. In this episode, you’ll discover— The difference between diversity, inclusion, and equity What makes representation so important Why you need to know your “why” behind diversity How to stay encouraged when you’re not seeing change The connection between your living room, dining room, and boardroom This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the Succeed and Scale newsletter, a weekly newsletter for business owners that delivers quick tips and insights to help grow your business. Joi

Leaders love to see progress. But growth brings a whole new set of problems. You may find yourself stuck in reaction mode, feeling more like a fireman than a leader. Dealing with problems all day can drain your mental energy. After awhile, you may have no bandwidth left for vision and strategy. After more than 40 years in business, we’ve learned how to lead a fast-growing business and maintain time for critical thinking. We call it staying mentally FFIT. With this simple system, you’ll have greater mental clarity than ever before. You will stay out of reaction mode and keep your focus on innovation. Rather than feeling exhausted when you think about work, you’ll be energized by new possibilities. Try it, and get back in front of the change curve again! Here’s a preview of this episode. Why you must have a regular practice of intentional thought. Why scheduled “think time” doesn’t always work. Why your business demands a shift from doing to thinking. One solid way to bake think time into your life

Leaders are expected to have the answers. But sometimes they need to get insight from other leaders to stay on top of their game. In this episode, we reached out to our Instagram audience for their most pressing questions for Michael and Megan. They bring practical solutions to the problems many leaders face, based on more than 30 years of business experience. In this episode you’ll discover— The one significant change Michael and Megan would make in their work life if they could go back and do it over again. Suggestions for finding a job at a place like Michael Hyatt and Company. How to stand out in the workplace and rise in your organization. Tips for adjusting your morning and evening rituals when you’re traveling or on an alternate schedule. Whether or not you should ask your employer for a different position that you are more passionate about. How to determine if you should fire a toxic client. Advice on giving difficult feedback and maintaining mutual respect. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to

Has this ever happened to you? You’re excited about a new project or initiative, and you can’t wait to share it with your team. But when you do, you see nothing but crossed arms and blank stares. They’re not hostile. But they’re not sharing your enthusiasm either. What gives? Based on our experience in several businesses—large and small—we’ve learned some things about introducing change. There are three distinct challenges you must overcome to enroll your team in the future. In this episode, we’ll show you what they are, and how to blow past them. You’ll go from wondering if you’re really on the right track to feeling confident and empowered about the future. In this episode you will— Understand why change is necessary in any growing business. Learn the top three things people fear when encountering change. Find out the two (competing) needs that all of your team members have. Gain a powerful strategy for rolling out change in an organization. See the very best way to handle pushback on change proposal

As a leader, you know you should be developing a consistent reading habit, but you struggle to prioritize reading. Here’s the good news—the problem isn’t what you’re reading, it’s how and why you’re reading. In today’s episode, Michael and Megan identify four purposes for reading. If you adopt them, you’ll fall in love with reading again. You’ll be swimming in new ideas and feel on top of your game.  In this episode, you’ll discover:   Why comprehension and retention are not the most important goals when reading How many books Michael, Megan, & Larry read each year (you might be surprised!) Suggestions for capturing ideas when you’re listening to audiobooks The impact of reading on your social life and relationships Why you need to read books that you may not necessarily agree with Pros and cons of physical, ebook, and audio formats One thing leaders absolutely must have (that reading provides) For full show notes, visit https://michaelhyatt.com/4-ways-to-make-reading-fun-again/.  See Privacy Policy at

2021 has arrived—and we’re still navigating the prolonged effects of the pandemic. You’ve probably seen the impact on your team. But their productivity feels more important than ever. How can you do what’s best for your team and your company? The answer might surprise you. Taking care of your team isn’t just an exercise in integrity and altruism. It’s a smart business strategy. As Megan and Michael make the case for why caring well for your team builds your business, you’ll be challenged to lead from a place of greater empathy and intentionality. In this episode, you’ll discover— An experiment undertaken at Michael Hyatt &Co. The power of benefits to communicate care How company culture shapes retention and recruitment Why you’re probably measuring productivity the wrong way A reminder that we care when people care about us This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by our goal-setting course, Your Best Year Ever. Discover how you can create a better 2021 no matter what. Claim your copy today at best

2020 is coming to an end. Before us is a year full of possibility and opportunity, and we have agency to influence what happens. But if you want 2021 to be your best year ever, follow this advice: Don’t create resolutions. Set goals instead. As Michael and Megan unpack why goals, not resolutions, are what your year needs, you’ll discover how to move from good intentions to effective action. They’ve helped thousands of people achieve their goals, but it’s their personal stories that drive the lessons home. Don’t drift to where you didn’t intend to go. Design 2021 to be your best year ever. In this episode, you’ll discover— The power of the “fresh-start” effect The differences between resolutions and goals A brief overview of the SMARTER framework Why you shouldn’t “settle” as you create your goals for 2021 The unexpected way Michael and Megan discovered their spouses This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by Your Best Year Ever Live, a virtual event to help you set powerful goals for the new year. Cla

It’s the time of year we look around and remember what matters most—and look ahead and decide where we want to go next. That means it’s time to talk about goals. Most people set goals surrounding work and money. But we’re more than what we do or what we earn. We’re whole people, and we’re at our best when our growth is well-rounded. As you prepare to set goals in multiple life domains, Megan and Michal will offer tips for avoiding common mistakes, tools you can leverage, and an encouragement to dream bigger. In this episode, you’ll discover— A challenge to focus on your agency instead of what’s outside your control The power of asking yourself a simple question: “What do I want?” How to know where to focus your energy A good rule of thumb to ensure you’re not doing too much How you can give the gift of transformation this year Want to take the LifeScore Assessment? You’ll find it at bestyearever.me/lifescore. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by Your Best Year Ever Live, a virtual event to help

When the tasks before us are too big, we tend to procrastinate until we give up or hustle until we burn out. Either way, it’s discouraging. It can be tempting to play it safe and set “more manageable” goals. But when we do, we undermine our motivation and our success. The solution? Breaking bigger goals into smaller steps. Michael and Megan’s exploration of this counterintuitive approach is rich with real-life examples and practical insight. They’ll reveal why small steps are so essential and how to leverage the power of incremental change. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why little actions take you further The importance of progress to your sense of confidence How you know a task is small enough The relationship between instant gratification and procrastination Why we could all benefit from being like a tortoise This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by our goal-setting course, Your Best Year Ever. Discover how you can create a better 2021 no matter what. Claim your copy today at bestyearever.me.

When we’re living with purpose, we experience greater meaning. But how can we discover our purpose? It’s a flawed question. Because purpose isn’t discovered. It’s cultivated. That means you have the power to take actions that lead to a more meaningful life. In this episode, Michael and Megan reflect on the sources of meaning in their own lives, taking a cue from Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search For Meaning. Vulnerable and insightful, this conversation will prompt you to think differently about where you’ve been and where you want to go. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why your situation doesn’t have to change for you to experience more meaning How suffering can be redeemed to shape who you become A Finding Nemo quote that will change the way you view parenting An invitation to connect the mundane to a meaningful big picture Why difficult goals elevate your sense of purpose and change who you become See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n

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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 To join us for our free Take Back the Future webinar, visit leadto.win/takeback.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year—but inevitably, the season feels chaotic. It seems impossible to really be present when so much is happening. And being spread thin can undermine your productivity during the most important quarter of the year. It doesn’t have to feel like the next few weeks are happening to you. We’ve identified four steps to help you thrive this holiday season. When you follow them, you’ll stop being swept away and start being present for what matters most. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to set and communicate realistic expectations Why you may need to adapt your habits Tips for making sure your most important priorities happen The advantage of resisting FOMO and exercising your “No” muscle A special segment with a guest caller that will leave you looking forward to your quarterly preview This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by Michael Hyatt & Company's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. Visit michaelhyatt.com/blackfriday to get up to

Your habits exist to work for you. But sometimes, it doesn’t seem that way. Changes in your family or job can make once-helpful habits impossible. You don’t have time for them, but you feel like you should. If habits are supposed to help you, why do you feel so frustrated? Change is inevitable. And good habits are still possible. You can recalibrate your habits to fit where you are now. As Megan and Michael discuss how they’ve adapted their habits over time, you’ll learn how to take stock of your life, notice what’s working and what isn’t, and create realistic habits that leave you feeling encouraged, not defeated. You can leverage the power of habits—no matter your stage of life. In this episode, you’ll discover— Signs it might be time to downsize your habits How often you need to reconsider the habits you’ve created Why small habits aren’t incompatible with big goals Proof that no habit is sacred, not even date night Permission to stick with what works and drop the rest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.

The ability to establish habits is a powerful skill—but too many people give up only a few weeks in. It’s bound to happen when you fail to harness one of your most important assets in habit creation: your why. Staying connected with the reason you started can be the difference between giving up and pressing on. In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss the practices that keep your why top-of-mind. When you master these practices, you’ll move from dropping out of the race to finishing with flying colors. End the habit frustration and start experiencing the impact of incremental change. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why forgetting your why undermines your success Stories of how habit motivations change over time Permission to stop striving for habit perfection Why celebration is vital for progress How to leverage tools in the Full Focus Planner to create habits that last This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by our new Full Focus Journal and Black Executive Pocket planner. Get them today at lea

Whether you notice them or not, you have habits. Some—like sleeping through your alarm or cutting it close on your deadlines—undermine your success. Others chart a path towards achieving your goals. In this episode, Megan and Larry delve into the power of habits. They explore how habits simplify your life by leveraging the power of automation. They identify how habits can help or hinder your most important work. And, they explore why it’s true that what you do shapes who you are. When you leverage the power of habits, you’ll stop wasting energy on repetitive decisions, gain momentum around achieving your goals, and take actionable steps toward becoming the leader you want to be. In this episode, you’ll discover— Examples of simple habits you can automate How creating habits helps save you time and energy Why habits might be the key to meeting your achievement goal What makes creating chains of habits so effective How creating habits helps lead to personal transformation This episode of Lead to Win is brough