You’ve worked hard and achieved a lot. But success brings a new problem: What to do next. That brings a whole new pressure from your team, your customers, and yourself. You may feel like you’ve used all your best ideas. From here on out, you’re faking it. That can be super stressful.But there is a way to keep the momentum going. We’ve learned the simple secret to keeping yourself one step ahead of the growth curve—and the competition. You need a coach! And we’ll show you why.Make this investment in yourself, and you’ll be energized, in the know, and more successful than ever been before. You can finally break out of the imposter syndrome and feel focused, relaxed, and in control of your business again.Here’s a preview of this episode.When we decided it was imperative to have a coach for ourselves.The main thing a coach can help you do.How a coach gives you an edge against the competition.How a coach keeps you from getting in your own way. [6:01]How the image of coaching has changed from “remedial” to “performance enhancing.” [6:55]Signs that you might need a coach to get to the next level.One fallacy that keeps leaders from seeking outside help or advice.What a coach can show you that they don’t teach in business school.How a coach’s “outside” point of view helps you process failure.Why your own team can’t help you in ways a coach can.How to “outsource” your mistakes using a coach.Why it’s valuable to have a coach with experience outside your industry.Two things you need to grow your business that a coach provides.How coaching provides breakthrough moments in your thinking.Why a coaching session is better than personal “thinking time.”The essential presupposition that makes a coach incredibly helpful.Key questions a coach will force you to think about.How having a coach will help you build a stronger team.Why you should block time after coaching sessions for further thought.The very best reason why you should hire a coach.Once you’ve listened to the episode, take the free Business Health Assessment. It’ll evaluate your business based on seven metrics. You’ll receive a personalized score on your strengths and weaknesses, and gain real clarity on where a coach can help you most. Try it!Text a FriendChances are good that you have a friend or business associate who could benefit from this episode of Lead to Win. Why not text them a link right now?And if you haven’t yet reviewed the podcast on iTunes, would you do that today? Your ratings and reviews are one of the key ways we keep this podcast visible to other leaders. Please help them find this great content.Resources from This EpisodeBusiness Health AssessmentThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. GerberThe War for Talent by Ed Michaels, Helen Handfield-Jones, and Beth AxelrodBusinessAcceleratorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lead to Win with Michael Hyatt

#094: Why You Need a Business Coach

As leaders, we all want to be competent and successful. The problem is that our quest for success can be demanding. It can feel lonely at the top. But as a leader, you can’t afford to be isolated. You deserve a rich, full life—including a social life. Every leader can thrive by cultivating friendships, protecting time for friendship, and enjoying leisure time together. In this episode, we’ll show you how.For more, 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.

#056: Why Every Leader Needs Friends

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 difficultThree areas you must embrace discomfort to succeedWhy being tempered by failure is a good thingThe vital frame-shift you need to make in thinking about critical feedbackThat feeling confidence is not a prerequisite for accomplishmentTo 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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#155: The Non-Negotiable Requirement for Growth

You’re approaching the final quarter of the year. It’s the home stretch. You still have big goals to achieve, but some unexpected obstacles have popped up and your team is feeling fatigued. You want to finish with a bang, but is that even possible? How do you rally your people and equip them to perform at the top of their game? In this episode, Megan talks with Chad Cannon, Chief Sales Officer, about the four root problems that can keep your team from achieving this year’s goals—and how to solve them. They discuss strategies for overcoming roadblocks and how to bring out the best in people. There is still enough time to drive massive results this year, as you bring the whole team into alignment and empower them for success. In this episode, you’ll discover—How to re-energize your team to make their greatest contributionsThe vital importance of a clear, concrete project handoff Why synchronization of work on the calendar gets more doneHow to align your team’s daily tasks with the company goalsResources:For help maximizing your team’s performance, schedule your coaching call here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#175: Four Obstacles to Clear Between Now and December

You know you need to make a plan for the company’s next year, but you feel a familiar sense of dread. Every year, it results in a giant, convoluted binder that is inevitably pushed to the back of the shelf three months in. How do you plan more strategically, so you end up with something that actually works? Is there a better way to set the company up for the future you want? In this episode, Megan talks with her husband, Joel Miller, Chief Product Officer, about the four essentials you need to create a strategic plan that works. They discuss the vital importance of vision, alignment, and execution—and how to ensure you have all three and don’t lose any of them along the way. You don’t have to settle for planning that is onerous, cumbersome, and quickly irrelevant when you incorporate these four ingredients to transform the planning process and clear the way for success. In this episode, you’ll discover—Common pitfalls of having an overcomplicated planHelpful questions to ask while creating a long-term visionWhy you must not confuse operational plans with strategic plansHow to create alignment between the vision and individual tasksResources:Strategic Planning ChecklistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#174: Four Essentials to a Strategic Plan That Works

Michael and Megan show you exactly how to overcome unseen obstacles to productivity so you'll be less stressed, more focused, end each day with a feeling of accomplishment.For more information, visit leadto.win.Presented by LeaderBox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#033: 4 Rituals That Make You Super Productive

Leaders dream big. But too often, our greatest goals get lost in the whirlwind of daily tasks and interruptions. Today, we’ll give you three simple practices that will ensure your goals stay on track all year long. You’ll avoid the pain of seeing your biggest goals slip through your fingers - and you’ll feel satisfaction at seeing steady progress until they're finally achieved.For complete notes and related articles, 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.

#054: The 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy

Ugh, another meeting! Do you know the feeling? We sure do. We’ve sat through our share of bad meetings. But would you believe we actually love meetings now?It’s true. We got so sick of lousy meetings that we decided to do something about it.When we founded this company, we determined that meetings were going to be something more than a necessary evil. We wanted to make meetings productive and engaging, like they were meant to be.So we created a meeting rhythm and cadence that ensures we have just the right number of meetings, that they all have a clear purpose, and that they don’t get bogged down or pulled off track.And it works! Our meetings are enjoyable because we all know why we’re there, that the outcome is important, and it’ll be worth our time. We love meetings—and you can too!In this episode, we show you how to structure your meetings for maximum engagement and results. We’ve also got two free tools that will make it much easier to structure your meetings. (See the links below.)Here’s a Peek Inside This EpisodeLearn what we consider the worst of all possible meetings. [2:22]How to structure one-on-one’s with your direct reports. [3:58]Why it’s not okay to cancel one-on-one meeting. [5:36]How to structure a one-on-one so it doesn’t ramble. [6:40]How to get direct reports to provide information you need in advance of meeting. [7:32]Why it’s important to ask for the “bottom line” up front in a meeting briefing [10:00]How to structure workgroup meetings and why they are essential. [11:51]Examples of workgroup meetings we hold at Michael Hyatt & Co. [12:50]Who drives agenda for workgroup meetings, and what’s the guiding principle? [15:28]The biggest mistakes you can make in a work group meeting. [16:45]Learn the 3 reasons to have all-hands meetings [19:36]See why all-team meetings are vital for maintaining engagement. [18:39]The kinds of training Michael Hyatt & Co. offers to team members. [19:35]How quarterly meetings drive goal achievement. [20:43]Which company meetings should include spouses, and why. [23:07]How to structure annual celebrations for celebration and morale building. [23:50]Why we particularly loves the annual team gathering. [24:41]Best practices for all-team meetings. [26:32]We hope this episode will be a game-changer for the meeting culture of your company. We’re totally serious. Make the changes we suggest here, and you’ll start to look forward to meetings because they produce the outcomes that drive your business forward.How About a Shout Out! Team, if you’re enjoying these podcasts, give us a shout out on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews are the primary way new listeners find this show. Please leave a rating right now, and we’d be super grateful if you’d also write a brief review. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear your feedback on this program. Not sure how to leave a rating? Follow this easy tutorial. Thanks!Resources from This EpisodeNo Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt“5 Ways to Hold Shorter Meetings” by Michael Hyatt“How to Ensure You Never Have a Terrible Meeting” by Michael HyattRecommendation Briefing FormEffective Meeting Blueprint Free Resource!The Focused Leader One-Day IntensiveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#074: Have the Right Meetings [Encore]

Feeling overwhelmed? Wow, do we know what that’s like! When you’re caught in that whirlwind of tasks, it feels like you’re downrange at Top Golf! You’re pelted with a new to-do item every few seconds. It’s even worse when you don’t have a staff. With no one to delegate to, you just fall further and further behind.But there’s another way!Though we have a good-sized staff now, it wasn’t always that way. We know what it’s like to work alone or with limited help. And we can tell you that it is possible to delegate even if you don’t have a staff!The first thing you have to do is change your mindset. Once you begin to see the possibilities, you’ll find nearly endless opportunities to offload work. Believe it or not, even as a line-level staffer or solopreneur, you have options!Here’s a Peek Inside the EpisodeHow to overcome the hurdle of “I need to do it myself.”How the Eisenhower Matrix can triage your to-do list.Solid definitions of “fake work” and “downhill work.”How to use AI to delegate routine tasks to your computer.How custom signatures can save you a ton of time on responding to email.Tips on negotiating out of previous commitments.How to get “volunteer” help from coworkers.Solid solutions for on-demand hiring.How to get your boss to say yes to more resources.Three easy steps to say no gracefully.Tips for saying no to your boss on new projects.Once you’ve listened to the episode, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Just try it. Pick one of these ideas and put it to work in your business. We think you’ll be blown away by the results! Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeSaneBox email managerSpark email and calendar managerMagicBelay SolutionsFancy HandsInstaCartRecommendation Briefing Form“Need Help? Here’s How to Ask for It” Lead to Win episode“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 HyattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#075: How to Delegate Even If You Don’t Have a Team [Encore]

You have an opportunity to go into business with your family. You’re excited, but you’re also concerned. Will it be weird? Will there by power struggles? How will your coworkers see things? How will this affect your personal relationships? In this episode, Megan talks with Marissa, her sister and Marketing Director, about how to work with family and preserve your relationships at the same time. They share the dos and don’ts they intentionally follow to provide clarity, maintain boundaries, and ensure a healthy environment both at work and at home. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why setting clear expectations helps all parties win The vital importance of not breaking the chain of command The necessity of only wearing one hat at a time How your current relational health is only magnified by working together The must-have of good, intentional communicationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#173: Making It Work While Working With Family

You’ve made it to the leadership role you’re in by being an idea person, but you have new responsibilities and can’t be the only one doing that now. You need to scale and develop a team full of idea people. But how do you do that? What can you do to nurture and encourage a culture of good ideas?  In this episode, Megan and Joel, her husband and Chief Product Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, share 4 ingredients that will enable you to create a “big idea” culture on your team. They discuss what sets the stage for that, and also what undermines it, so that you can equip your company to scale and change with the marketplace. In this episode, you’ll discover— The critical importance of having no sacred cows How to encourage your team to take risks Why you should expect and embrace failure as part of experimentation The long-term value of investing time, head space, and energy early onSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#172: How to Create a Culture of Big Ideas

You are meticulous about preparation. You make all the lists and plan all the details, but sometimes things happen that are outside of your control. It’s disorienting and confusing. What are you supposed to do then? How do you recover and keep going? In this episode, Megan and Joel, her husband and Chief Product Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, share the story of a sabbatical that wasn’t quite what they had planned. They offer up the lessons they learned and the importance of choosing what story you put around these experiences so that, when the boulder comes, you can do something with it and continue on. In this episode, you’ll discover— What happens is less significant than the stories you tell yourself about what happens How to metabolize unexpected change and continue forward Why setting yourself up well leads to better outcomes when the unexpected occurs This episode of Lead To Win is brought to you by our free guide, Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek. In this in-depth, action-focused guide, you'll discover why it feels like you don't have enough time, and how to reclaim 10-hours each week. Get your free guide today at leadto.win/shave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#171: The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan

You are leading a team aimed at achieving lofty goals. You want to help them be stronger and healthier together, so you can reach those goals. You’ve heard that fostering personal connection is key, but you don’t want to inadvertently step over the line. How do you know what to say and what not to? In this episode, Megan talks with Michele Cushatt, Chief Coaching Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, about showing up with your whole self in leadership, including the story that has made you who you are. Michele will guide you through 4 questions to ask as you determine what and when to share, so you can serve your team well and give them permission to show up with their full selves. Only then will you operate at your full potential to reach the top together. In this episode, you’ll discover— The difference between a wholehearted leader and a compartmentalized leader Why self-protecting creates an unsafe environment for your team How to discern between compulsion and wisdom What it looks like to steward your story well See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#170: Why Your Story Should Shape the Way You Lead

You work with a great team. You’re all running hard toward your goals, but lately people seem to be flagging. As a leader, you want to step up to reinvigorate them. But you don’t want it to be empty fluff or surface-level rah-rahs. Are there concrete ways to encourage your team effectively? In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, Chief Coaching Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, discuss 5 guidelines for incorporating encouragement into your leadership style. They offer tips for maintaining authenticity and clarity and show you how to build a stronger, more high-performing team as you create an environment of trust. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why encouragement is critical for leadership The power of calling out the positive quality in a weakness How balancing encouragement with candor creates a culture of confidence What it means to personalize the context for maximum benefit This episode of Lead To Win is brought to you by our free guide, Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek. In this in-depth, action-focused guide, you'll discover why it feels like you don't have enough time, and how to reclaim 10-hours each week. Get your free guide today at leadto.win/shave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#169: How to Integrate Encouragement into Your Leadership

What trumps education, skills, charisma, and even talent? The surprising answer: self-awareness. A study from Cornell found self-awareness to be the “strongest predictor of overall success” among top leaders. Discover why it’s so important—and how to cultivate it for yourself. 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.

#001: 4 Practices to Become a Self-Aware Leader | Looking Back

Short-term wins are easy. Sustained achievement is another story. On Lead to Win join New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and discover how current research combines with timeless wisdom for lasting success. From personal productivity to personal development, self-leadership to team leadership, and intentionality to influence, get the insights and tools you need to win at work and succeed at life.

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