Lead To Win With Michael Hyatt

If your conversations are starting to feel more like combat, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Michael and Megan sit down with Jefferson Fisher—trial attorney, social media sensation, and author of The Next Conversation—to talk about the small shifts that create major breakthroughs in communication. From regulating your nervous system to choosing connection over triumph, this episode is packed with practical, actionable tools you can use today.Memorable Quotes“When you set out to win an argument, you often will lose the relationship. If you only see it as something to win, that means you’re going to lose a lot more.”“Who wants to be around the person who always has to be right? That is somebody who is lonely.”“Instead of seeing arguments as something to win, you see them as something to unravel.”“You don’t have to like it. You just gotta understand it.”“That’s the key with connection: I can disagree with you and still connect with you. I can still be unhappy, I can still be mad at you, and still con

What do you do when business feels hard—and you assume it’s your fault? In this raw and rich conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dave Ramsey to talk about what really goes into building a business that lasts. Drawing from his 30+ year journey with Ramsey Solutions, Dave shares stories of failure, clarity, succession, and the slow handoff of legacy—along with what most founders get wrong about growth. If you’ve ever felt behind, discouraged, or unsure how to lead your business into the future, this episode will show you the next light on the path.Memorable Quotes“The dirty little secret is: Everyone’s money is messed up.”“As long as I can clearly see the next step, it gives me tremendous energy and focus and hope.”“We’ve learned with all the bruises to look for the next thing but not to sell out to it.”“You gotta change the word. The word is: I experimented. I didn’t fail.”“You give other people the credit when things are right and take the hit when things are wrong. Because it is your job as the lea

What if the answer to your overwhelm isn’t a new planner or app—but a walk around the block, a shared meal, or a Saturday spent gardening? In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with Arthur Boers, author of Living into Focus and Shattered, to talk about the kind of practices that help us resist the pressure of a hyperconnected world and even heal from generational trauma by reconnecting to what matters most. If you’ve ever longed to feel more grounded, whole, or present, this conversation will give you the language—and tools—you’ve been missing.Memorable Quotes“Technoloy itself is not the problem. Technology is human manipulation of nature for human priorities… The question is: Do we master technology or does technology master us?”“What we ought to do is raise the thresholds against things that are not the priority… And then the other thing is lower the threshold for things that are your priorities."“Focal practice is just helping us reclaim things that we knew or did before and helping us prioritize the

What if your health breakthrough doesn’t start in the gym or the kitchen—but in your mind?In this powerful conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dr. Josh Axe to explore why so many people feel stuck in cycles of stress, illness, or plateau—and how to shift toward real, lasting wellness. Drawing from his background in functional medicine and personal experience with a life-altering spinal infection, Dr. Axe shares the most overlooked key to healing and how you can start applying it today.Memorable Quotes“The number one determining factor of longevity for you is having strong relationships.”“If you wake up first thing in the morning and get outside, it’s one of the single greatest things you can do for longevity and your microbiome.”“This is all about training your nervous system and encouraging your body that ‘This is going to happen.’”“There’s a lot of people that win at all costs, but they never end up winning. We hear all the stories. They’re never truly winning.”Key TakeawaysThe Biology of Belief.

What is a calling? How does it shape our work and life? What’s the hidden cost of pursuing it (and what can we do about it)? In this engaging, high-energy conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dr. Arianna Molloy—calling researcher, author, and professor—to unpack the power and pitfalls of purpose-driven work.Arianna reveals the four key elements of a true calling, practical safeguards to prevent burnout, and three concrete shifts anyone in any field can make to start experiencing a greater sense of purpose and meaning at work.  She also explains why humility—not just passion—is the key to sustainable success. If you’ve ever struggled to balance meaningful work with a healthy life, this episode is a must-listen.Memorable Quotes“Burnout from a calling isn’t just, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing anymore.’ It’s, ‘I don’t know who I am anymore.’”“To learn how to rest well, to learn how to have good boundaries actually protects that healthy sense of your calling.”“It is so important that work is not all that y

Entrepreneurship promises freedom—but it also comes with a unique set of challenges that many don’t talk about. In this episode, The Double Win Show welcomes Bryan and Shannon Miles, co-founders of Belay and the nonprofit O’nr, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving business without losing yourself in the process.From hiring their first virtual assistant in 2011 (who later became CEO!) to navigating the emotional weight of selling a business, Bryan and Shannon share their hard-won lessons on leadership, transitions, and making decisions that align with your values.Memorable Quotes“Here’s the magic phrase: ‘In order to be faithful to my existing commitments, I have to say no.’”“I am responsible for myself and my leadership. And I know that if I extend myself too far, I’m not the best version of who I want to be.”“If I’m saying yes to everything and I’m overcommitting and my schedule is absolutely full, there’s no space for creativity. There’s no space for dreaming. There’s no spac

We all know that habits shape our lives. But which habits actually matter? In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan sit down with Dr. Andrew Abella, founding dean of the Bush School of Business and author of Superhabits, to discuss a framework for building a flourishing life. Andrew shares how ancient wisdom, backed by modern science, reveals the core virtues that drive success—and how anyone can develop them. If you’ve ever wondered where to start when it comes to personal growth, this episode is your answer.Memorable Quotes“Cultivating self discipline is not about stifling a desire. It’s about redirecting it gently into a more productive direction.”“There is a specific set of habits that is far superior.”“Vitrues are specific habits of excellence.”“Every [virtue] all of us have inside us. They just need to be activated… by practicing them.”“There’s a freedom that comes from growing in self-discipline, because instead of being a prey to whatever desire that you have, you’re in charge.”“For a

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan sit down with bestselling author Jay Papasan to talk about the secret to extraordinary success: focus. Jay unpacks why most people struggle with distraction, how to create an environment for deep work, and why small, consistent actions lead to massive results over time.Memorable Quotes“Our focus muscle depends on how long we’ve been using it and how much distraction we have to deal with every day.”“If it’s important enough, it belongs on my calendar.”“When you get really good at your one thing, you don’t just get many results. Your impact gets larger and larger over time.”“Extraordinary starts this way: It starts small and it grows so much faster than we can imagine.”“There’s two groups of people in life: doers who don’t have space to dream and dreamers who don’t have space to do.”“It creates anxiety and fear because it matters. We don’t want to fail at the things that matter most to us.”“Our culture rewards busy people who move fast and get things don

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller chat with Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and sought-after leadership coach. Rich unpacks how leaders can embrace self-awareness, tackle work addiction, and redefine success by asking one simple but life-changing question: “What do you want?”Memorable Quotes“Most of success is actually about mining your past.”“No one really remembers a comfortable life.”“My favorite coaching question is the simplest one. It’s: What do you want? Especially if you’re really good at helping other people, it’s actually really hard to answer for yourself.”“The most underrated skill in leadership is self-awareness.”“The power of great coaching is that you can see things that others can’t see. And you’re bold enough to say what others won’t dare to say.”“I don’t need to be better at what they do than they are. They’re the best in the planet at what they do. I’m the one who’s bold enough to challenge their thinking.”“If your heart tel

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. Ian shares insights from his new book, The Fix, offering a fresh perspective on how the 12 Steps can transform lives—even for those who don’t identify as addicts. This episode dives into universal human struggles, addressing how we numb pain, avoid truth, and search for solutions in all the wrong places.Memorable Quotes“Trying to solve an inside problem with an outside solution doesn’t work.”“Human beings are always on the prowl for a fix, looking for something to distract or numb the big ache of what it means to be simply human.”“All human beings are fundamentally restless.”“The whole point of the 12-step program is to facilitate a spiritual awakening of sufficient force that it expels the need for external solutions to internal problems.”“Real happiness comes when you make memories in community.”“People get sick in secret. They get well together.”

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“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.”“These experiences of resistance strengthen the architecture of our character enough to hold the weight of success. Sustainable success demands maturity.”“The hardest problems—the ones that make us want to throw in the towel—are often the exact reason we’re in the roo

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“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.”“I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”“A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”“It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”“Your

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with Daniel Harkavy, CEO of Building Champions and author of The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders. Daniel shares practical strategies for thriving as a leader by first thriving as a person. From setting boundaries to crafting a life plan, his advice will help you create lasting success at work and at home.Memorable Quotes“[Being well-balanced] elevates leadership efficacy because people are making conscious and subconscious decisions about who you are as a person by what they see, what they observe, how you speak, how you feel.”“It’s very difficult to find a place of contentment if you’re playing the competition game.”“I’m not being driven out of a place of scarcity. I’m being driven out of a place of opportunity and out of a burden to help and an opportunity to make a difference.”“Self-leadership always precedes team effectiveness and team effectiveness always precedes organizational impact.”“Management meetings are a lo

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk with Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon shares his journey from negativity to a thriving, positive life and the principles he’s developed to help teams and individuals succeed.From practical strategies for fueling positive energy to addressing the root causes of negativity, Jon’s wisdom is a must-hear for leaders striving to win at work and succeed at home.Memorable Quotes“Every one of us is going to have to overcome negativity, adversity, and challenges to ultimately define ourselves and our team's success. And the main message is: You have to overcome negativity with positivity.”“You’re the driver. You decide the kind of ride it’s going to be… It’s all about ownership.”“You write down your success of the day and every night you go to bed a success. Every morning you wake up a success. You’re now creating more and more success because what you focus on starts to show up mo

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof to explore the hidden traps of burnout, cynicism, and the tolls of unexamined motivations. Carey dives into his journey from lawyer to pastor to leadership coach, sharing how he’s learned to manage energy and avoid burnout while building an impactful career.Carey’s insights touch on the importance of self-leadership, the dangers of “mid-grade burnout,” and strategies for setting lasting boundaries. The conversation is rich with practical advice for leaders in any field who want to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life.Memorable Quotes“I think unexamined motivations drive you until they destroy you.”“Self-leadership is the ability to heal ourselves, to stay engaged, to stay healthy—everything from avoiding burnout and not becoming the person everyone resents to staying engaged at a meaningful level and avoiding cynicism and pride.”“Just look at the internal battle

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Grant Baldwin, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of The Speaker Lab. Grant shares his journey from burnout to intentionally designing a life centered around balance, freedom, and his core values. The conversation covers topics like the significance of constraints, the importance of overcoming fear, and why it’s essential to design your life instead of just living it by default. Grant's stories and insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to blend ambition with a meaningful, balanced life.Memorable Quotes“You have to regularly find things where the challenge exceeds the skill set… Over time, the skill set exceeds the challenge and you feel bored and you kind of feel like you’re going through the motions.”“We design in a way that makes sense to say, ‘No, no, you can have your cake and eat it, too.’”“It can’t be this open-ended thing of like, ‘I’ll do anything for anybody anywhere.’”“Don’t act l

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with bestselling author and trauma-informed coach, Mastin Kipp, to discuss the profound impact of understanding and regulating the nervous system. Mastin shares insights from his new book, Reclaim Your Nervous System, and explains how unresolved trauma and dysregulation can hinder personal and professional growth.The conversation explores the practical applications of polyvagal theory, co-regulation, and how leaders can foster psychological safety by mastering their own nervous systems. Mastin covers everything from the body's hierarchy of responses to stress (green, yellow, and red states), to the effects of trauma on leadership, parenting, and personal well-being. By learning how to identify and manage these states, listeners can unlock a new level of performance and healing.Memorable Quotes“We have this idea that ‘If I can change my thoughts, I can change my life,’ which is accurate, but there’s a lot going on below the brain t

In this bonus episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt sits down with Don Miller, CEO of CoachBuilder, to explore how coaches can turn their passion into a profitable business. Don shares how his platform simplifies the process of growing a coaching business by providing essential tools, from lead generation to automating client communications.Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, Don’s insights offer a roadmap for building a successful and sustainable coaching practice.Memorable Quotes“That’s what has been missing from, you know, the market is a plug and play system you can use to actually build a successful coaching business.”“Nobody hires a coach when you sell them on coaching. People hire a coach when they have a problem they know a coach can help them solve.”“Every day between 4–5 p.m., I’m home. I’m present with my family. My phone is nowhere near me… Because I know my priorities. I know what I’m supposed to do.”Key TakeawaysSystems for Growth: You need systems to generate and nurtu

In this episode, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Jordan Harper, founder and CEO of Barefaced, to discuss how she turned her expertise as a nurse practitioner into a successful skincare brand. With a philosophy of "less but better," Jordan shares how she simplifies not just her skincare routine but her life as a busy entrepreneur and mother of four young children. She dives deep into her approach to time management, delegating tasks, and the importance of systems—both at work and at home.Jordan also talks about how using the Full Focus Planner has helped her stay organized and balanced, revealing the key productivity strategies that allow her to thrive in business while maintaining her personal life.Memorable Quotes“It’s the little things you’re doing every single day that are yielding these big results over time. They’re underestimated because they do take consistency to see results.”“Especially as women, we can have this martyr mindset where everyone’s first. That might work for a week, a season