Lead To Win With Michael Hyatt

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

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 organizationThe four common mistakes that leaders make when it comes to understanding and stating their visionWhich 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 havingIf you want to learn more about the framework while also receiving a free business coaching call from the BusinessAccelerator team, visit www.BusinessAccelerator.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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 lifeHear the steps that Michael took to change the trajectory of his work-life

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

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

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 marketWhat to do if something goes wrong with a product launchHow the FFP product line was diversified through direct customer feedbackIn honor of the 5 Year Anniversary of the Full Focus Planner, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com and use the code "CHEERSTO5YEARS" for 10% off sitewide! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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 worldAbout the importance of vision when it comes to hiring an EA and delegating tasksHow to empower your EA to uphold your own personal and professional valuesFor more podcasts, 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.

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

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 tasksHow to quantify your timeHow to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your teamHow to empower your team to deliver the results you wantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 stressThe role that mindset plays in how stress impacts usHow to use stress to your advantageFor more podcasts, 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.

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 timeHow burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domainsThe benefits of learning something new and being a beginner againThe power of positive uncertainty and being stretched3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacentResources:For All MankindWin at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt MillerLiving Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel HarkavyLifeScore AssessmentSee Privacy Policy at

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 solutionHow to know when you’ve grown “enough”The importance of a leader’s ability to sell a visionWhy the discomfort zone leads to changeThree practical steps for accelerating your growthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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