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Work-life balance isn’t a myth—it’s a mission. At The Double Win Podcast we believe that ambitious, high-growth individuals can experience personal and professional fulfillment simultaneously. Hosted by the creators of the Full Focus Planner, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, The Double Win Podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking secrets to productivity, wellness, and work-life balance.

The Double Win Podcast features insightful weekly conversations with thought leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing fascinating personal stories and actionable ideas for balancing professional success with personal well-being. Whether you’re looking for motivation to achieve your goals or strategies to harmonize your career and life, The Double Win Podcast provides the perspectives and tools you need.

Michael and Megan focus on the nine domains of life—body, mind, and spirit, love, family, community, money, work, and hobbies—offering practical advice to help you thrive. Discover how to integrate purposeful productivity and overall wellness into your daily routine, stay motivated, and experience a life of joy and significance. Hit subscribe and embark on your journey to winning at work and succeeding at life.

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Latest Episodes:

How to Create a Culture of Big Ideas Aug 10, 2021

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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 on

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The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan Aug 03, 2021

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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.

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Why Your Story Should Shape the Way You Lead Jul 27, 2021

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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

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How to Integrate Encouragement into Your Leadership Jul 20, 2021

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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.

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#001: 4 Practices to Become a Self-Aware Leader | Looking Back Jul 13, 2021

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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.

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#087: How to Hire a World-Class Assistant | LTW Favorite Jul 06, 2021

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“Sure, I’d love to have an executive assistant. But I can’t afford one!” You’ve probably said that before. Or maybe you don’t know where to find one. Or you’ve had a bad experience with an assistant and are reluctant to try again. In the meantime, you’re stuck in multitask-mode, essentially doing the job of two people.

There’s got to be an easier way to find and hire an executive assistant, doesn’t there?

Yes, there is! We’ve got some simple steps for hiring and onboarding the world-class helper you need. Our own HR manager, Danielle Rogers, joins us on the podcast to empower you to make the most important hire of your career. When we’re through you’ll have the confidence to take your first step toward ending the overwhelm and getting the help you need.

Here’s a preview of this episode:

Why you’re not done with a hire when you sign the contract.
Three strategy choices to make before you hire.
Pros and cons of hiring a full-time employee.
Why a contract assistant often makes the most sense.
When a remote assistant may serve you best.
Why you should hire no one before creating a job description.
Must-have elements in a great job description.
How a Careers page on your site works like a screening tool when hiring.
Why attitude trumps skill in hiring.
The very best (and easiest) way to search for candidates.
How to motivate your team to search for your new assistant.
Six ways to find candidates that you may not have tried before.
Two reasons you might consider using a corporate recruiter.
A simple tip for getting interviewees to be totally candid about their history.
The very first step in onboarding an executive assistant.
TTTT things you must communicate at the outset of your EA relationship.
Why you must over-communicate with your EA during the first 90 days.
Elements of a good communication rhythm with your EA.

Are you tired of the overwhelm? The help you need could be here soon. Don’t overthink this! You know you need the help. Take the next right step and begin drafting your EA’s job description. That will give you the momentum you need to make this vital hire.

Resources from This Episode

Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
Careers at Michael Hyatt & Co.
The Kolbe A Index

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#101: 3 Essentials for Executive Moms | LTW Favorite Jun 29, 2021

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As a leader, you thrive on the challenges of running your business. But if you also happen to be a wife and a mom, you feel pulled in another direction. It seems that whenever you’re at work, you’re thinking at home. And when you’re home, you don’t feel fully present either. You may wonder why you can’t seem to get it together, like so many “Super Moms.” Here’s the truth: Super Mom is a fictional creature. Every successful leader who is also a mom must navigate the challenges of this unique role. And you can! We’ll show you how to quit trying to “do it all” and get clarity on the things that really matter to you. When you do, the weight of those unrealistic expectations will fall away. You’ll find be super-focused when at work, and fully present at home. Here’s a preview of this episode. Why this topic is valuable for men too, also for women who are not moms. Why being a professional mom is different from being a professional dad. The most dangerous myth that working moms struggle with. The forces that shape our expectations for ourselves as women. Why you have to get clear and specific about what a “win” looks like at home. The key question that will lead you to freedom as a working parent. Why success may look different in your family than in another’s. The killer emotion that derails many working moms. A simple exercise that helps you stop pumping the ambition brake. The single best way to navigate this issue with your spouse. What is “co-parenting” and how is it different from many think? Questions spouses can use to help set family priorities. Why balance matters more than fairness in managing your home. One set of preconceived notions you should set aside when negotiating agreements with your spouse. Why self-care is vital—but elusive—for working moms. Tips for designing your own self-care regimen. The one gift you must give yourself as a professional mom. After you listen to this episode, try this. Ask yourself the question, “What do I want most in my home and family life?” If you are married, include your spouse in that discussion. It’s your first step in shedding unrealistic expectations and creating a “win” at life. Thanks for the Love! Thank you to “Scoop Miser” who left these comments about the podcast on iTunes. “I can’t recommend this podcast enough. Informative, insightful, entertaining and applicable to anyone looking to improve in all facets of life. I look forward to the new episode like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa. Thanks, Larry, Megan, and Michael.” You’re welcome, Scoop. And thanks for the good words, and thanks to all of you who have left a rating or review of the podcast. That helps so much to get the word out. If you haven’t done so, you can rate the program right now. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial. We would love to hear your thoughts. Resources from This Episode “How to Have Two Successful Careers in One Happy Home” episode of Lead to Win Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Full Focus Planner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#103: 4 Strategic Benefits of Having a Vision | LTW Favorite Jun 22, 2021

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As a leader, you know you’re responsible for the vision of your company. And you have one—sort of. It exists in the back of your head, but it’s really hard to get it down on paper. There never seems to be enough time to do it. And, when it comes right down to it, you’re not all that sure why it matters.

It’s hard enough to keep your business going from day to day. Who has time for navel gazing?

If there’s one thing we’ve learned with over 50 years of combined business experience, it’s that vision matters! Rather than thinking of it as another task on your list. Start to see vision as a tool for creating the future you desire.

In this episode, we’ll show you four ways that having a clear vision gives you a strategic advantage over your competition. When we’re done, you’ll know exactly how important this process is, and you’ll be dying to turn off the podcast and start writing a vision script of your own!

Here’s what you’ll get from this episode—

Get a simple, practical definition of vision.
Find out why vision is a low priority for many leaders, and why that’s dangerous.
Learn the best way to keep your business proactive (not reactive).
Discover the biggest single pitfall of lacking vision.
See how a clear vision makes it easier to make big decisions.
Get tips on improving your execution by connecting it to vision.
Understand why team members won’t (and can’t) follow a leader who lacks vision.
Get clear on the best way to keep yourself (and your team) focused when things get tough.
Learn the very best way to make your vision real for your team.
Get fired up about articulating your own vision for the future!

After you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Download our free resource 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020, and use it to begin formulating your vision for the next three to five years.

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#090: Productivity by Enneagram Type (Part 2) | LTW Favorite Jun 15, 2021

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Michael continues his conversation with Ian Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

(Make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't heard it!)

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This episode is so valuable you won’t want to keep it to yourself! We’re certain your friends will love learning more about their personalities and how they affect productivity. Please drop a link to this episode in your favorite social channel and tag the universe! Remember the hashtag #leadtowin.

Resources from This Episode

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Ian Cron's website

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#089: Productivity by Enneagram Type (Part 1) | LTW Favorite Jun 08, 2021

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Leaders all want to achieve. But sometimes it feels like you’re your own worst enemy. Either you’re too perfectionistic, or too much of a people pleaser, or so much of a conflict avoider that you have trouble getting things done. It’s frustrating and discouraging to fall into the same old traps over and over.

There’s a better way. We’ve got expert advice on a proven, helpful system for understanding your unique stressors and motivations, and those of the people around you. When you understand yourself, you’ll finally start working with yourself instead of against yourself. You’ll escape that nagging regret of falling prey to your own foibles, and your productivity will skyrocket.

In this double episode (listen to Part 2 here) we’re joined by Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Road Back to You and an expert on the Enneagram. Ian shares valuable insights on the essential characteristics of each type. He also shares how they influence productivity both positively and negatively. Best of all, we’ll hear important tips for maximizing productivity by majoring on the strengths of your type and minimizing the weaknesses.

When we’re done, you’ll have a basic idea of how to improve your productivity based on your unique personality!

Share with a Friend

This episode is so valuable you won’t want to keep it to yourself! We’re certain your friends will love learning more about their personalities and how they affect productivity. Please drop a link to this episode in your favorite social channel and tag the universe! Remember the hashtag #leadtowin.

Resources from This Episode

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Ian Cron's website

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