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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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3 Moves that Defied an Economic Downturn Mar 30, 2021

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Sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against you. The unforeseen obstacles standing between you and your goal seem insurmountable. You don’t want to give up, but you don’t know how to move forward. Never has that felt truer for many than during the pandemic.

Now, a year later, Megan and Michael reflect on the 2020 goal that led to astonishing results and unpack three key reasons for their success. When you leverage these strategies, you’ll stop being the victim of your circumstances and start building confidence that you can accomplish hard things—and see incredible success as you do.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The necessity of committing to goals you’re not sure you can accomplish
Why it’s vital to choose to advance when others choose to retreat
What makes courage an action, not a feeling
Signs that your dream isn’t big enough
The surprising gift that only comes after you accomplish hard things

Resources:

Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt

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“I’ve made it! Now what?” Mar 23, 2021

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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 time
How burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domains
The benefits of learning something new and being a beginner again
The power of positive uncertainty and being stretched
3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacent

Resources:

For All Mankind Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
Living Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
LifeScore Assessment

This episode is brought to you by Michael and Megan's newest book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. Enjoy Michael and Megan exploring what it takes to achieve the Double Win, recounting stories that bring joy and some that sting, while laying out how you can win at work and succeed at life. Preorder your copy today at winandsucceedbook.com.

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The Trait That Destroys Any Team—And Its Antidote Mar 16, 2021

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There’s an unhealthy attitude forming on your team. Requests are consistently met with grumbling—even an occasional outright, “That’s not my job.” Where is this attitude coming from? And how do you counter it before it derails your team’s growth and success?

In this episode, Michael and Megan dive into the danger of entitlement. They’ll show you how it can creep into your organization and what you can do about it. By focusing on contribution, you can cultivate a team dedicated to helpfulness, excellence, and enthusiastic service. It all comes back to team culture, and that culture begins with you.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The one trait that defines leadership
Warning signs of entitlement
Why true, healthy leaders can’t not contribute
The three markers of enthusiastic contribution
What makes a posture of gratitude so powerful

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Why Your Future Self is Key to Goal Achievement Mar 09, 2021

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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 that gives you the clarity to set better goals and build toward the future you want. Download it for free at leadto.win/lifescore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Non-Negotiable Requirement for Growth Mar 02, 2021

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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.”

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How to Handle Dissent and Disagreement in Your Organization Feb 23, 2021

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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

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Resetting After a Busy Season Feb 16, 2021

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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

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Beyond Diversity: How Leaders Can Build More Equitable Organizations Feb 09, 2021

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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

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#092: How to Stay Mentally Fit Feb 02, 2021

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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.
How thought time gives your business an edge.
The kinds of questions you should be asking of yourself and business.
Why you need to be uninterrupted during your focused thought time.
Can focused thought be done with others, or only alone?
How outside input fuels your thought life.
The value of physical activity in activating your thought life.
Why serendipitous breakthroughs are not enough to fuel your business.
The simple practice that will help you think more intentionally.
Practical advice for people who have trouble writing down their thoughts.
The difference between reflective thinking and reactive thinking.
How the Hustle Fallacy inhibits your ability to think critically.
What critical thinking is and why it matters in your business.
The cause-and-effect chain from a leader’s thoughts to business results.
How asking different questions can transform your business results.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Ask yourself this simple question: What is my biggest obstacle to frequent, focused, intentional thinking, and what can I do about it?

You’ll be well on your way to solving that—and many other—problems.

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Resources from This Episode

Deep Work by Cal Newport

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#106: Michael and Megan Answer Your Questions Jan 26, 2021

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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 you by our new tool, The Ideal Work and Life Designer. Download it for free at michaelhyatt.com/designer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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