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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 Balance Remote Work and Family Life Mar 24, 2020

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The opportunity to work from home sounds great! But the reality of being forced to make that shift on short notice can be stressful. Add to that the school closings, work-from-home spouses, and the general uncertainty of the times. It’s nerve wracking! You may be wondering how to keep your sanity, let alone keep your focus.

We’ve got help. Our company started as an all-remote team. And before the COVID-19 crisis, we still operated on a hybrid model, with all employees working from home part of the time. We’ve got a quick set of clear, simple actions you can take to keep your focus at work and your family intact.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Tips from members of the Michael Hyatt and Company team on their experience with working remotely
Suggestions for adjusting your rituals to accommodate alternate schedules
The importance of continued connection with friends and loved ones
How to intentionally create structure for you and your family
The importance of finding a quiet space to focus on your work
How to signal to your family that you are in “do not disturb” mode
Ideas for how to switch from home mode to work mode and back
Why your rituals are even more important during crazy times—even if they look a bit different
The role that grace plays in your work/family balance

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BONUS: 3 Actions to Lead Through Today’s Crisis Mar 19, 2020

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The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for business leaders. Nearly every business has been affected, some drastically. Many are dealing with a drop-off in sales, learning to manage remote teams, and tremendous instability. It’s frightening, exhausting, and really shakes your confidence.

Here’s help. Having led businesses through crises before, including the Great Recession, we’ve learned what it takes to navigate tough times. We’ll share three basic actions that boost your confidence to face the current reality and find new opportunities for your business. You’ll be transported from fear and reactivity to become balanced, confident, and optimistic, yes, even now!

In this episode you will—

Discover the three aspects of crisis that you must recognize.
See why self-awareness and self-care are so vital during this time.
Learn why thoroughly assessing the threat leads to confidence in dealing with it.
Gain tips for mitigating threats to your business.
Identify opportunities you may not have seen if not for this upheaval.
Get a simple, three-step system for enrolling your entire team in your action plan.

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3 Ways to Inspire Your Team Mar 17, 2020

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As a leader, you have a vision for the future. It’s clear. It’s practical. And you know it will make a huge impact. There’s just one problem: nobody’s buying it. When you communicate your vision, all you get are shrugs and blank stares. How frustrating!

Based on our decades of experience and that of thousands of our coaching clients, we’ve learned exactly how to get people excited about your vision. You must make it inspiring. And we can show you how.

Weave these four motivational keys into your vision statement, and it will be more than just clear or practical. It will motivate your team to jump on board and generate instant momentum toward your future.

In this episode you will discover—

The driving force behind nearly every aspect of building a successful organization.
How to ask the right questions so you can create the impact you desire.
The value of considering what “isn’t” and knowing what to do with that realization.
Why exponential change is better than incremental change.
The one thing you need to set the stage for creating great new products.
What you can expect with business-as-usual thinking—and how to avoid it.
How to tell when you’ve crossed the line from risky to delusional.

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3 Challenges in Managing Change Mar 10, 2020

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Has this ever happened to you? You’re excited about a new project or initiative, and you can’t wait to share it with your team. But when you do, you see nothing but crossed arms and blank stares. They’re not hostile. But they’re not sharing your enthusiasm either.

What gives?

Based on our experience in several businesses—large and small—we’ve learned some things about introducing change. There are three distinct challenges you must overcome to enroll your team in the future. In this episode, we’ll show you what they are, and how to blow past them. You’ll go from wondering if you’re really on the right track to feeling confident and empowered about the future.

In this episode you will—

Understand why change is necessary in any growing business.
Learn the top three things people fear when encountering change.
Find out the two (competing) needs that all of your team members have.
Gain a powerful strategy for rolling out change in an organization.
See the very best way to handle pushback on change proposals.
Be empowered to introduce change in a way that brings acceptance and builds momentum.

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4 Ways to Make Reading Fun Again Mar 03, 2020

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As a leader, you know you should be developing a consistent reading habit, but you struggle to prioritize reading. Here’s the good news—the problem isn’t what you’re reading, it’s how and why you’re reading. In today’s episode, Michael and Megan identify four purposes for reading. If you adopt them, you’ll fall in love with reading again. You’ll be swimming in new ideas and feel on top of your game. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why comprehension and retention are not the most important goals when reading How many books Michael, Megan, & Larry read each year (you might be surprised!) Suggestions for capturing ideas when you’re listening to audiobooks The impact of reading on your social life and relationships Why you need to read books that you may not necessarily agree with Pros and cons of physical, ebook, and audio formats One thing leaders absolutely must have (that reading provides) For full show notes, visit www.leadto.win. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the Vision Grader, a free assessment to assess the quality of your vision. Learn more at leadto.win/grader. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking Feb 25, 2020

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about something that’s very important for leadership—public speaking. Many leaders—probably most—are terrified of doing it. Unfortunately, as a leader, you really can’t avoid it.

You are expected to speak at team meetings, presentations, even outside events, but most people feel really inadequate and underprepared. We’re going to solve that for you with three actions you can take to finally conquer your fear of public speaking. In fact, this may grow to become something you actually enjoy.

In this episode you’ll discover—

The one shift that radically changed Michael’s approach to public speaking.
Practical steps for rewriting your mental scripts.
How to use music as a psychological trigger to prepare yourself for speaking.
Suggestions for finding the support you need to succeed in this area.
The role anxiety plays in our performance, and how to manage it.

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Michael and Megan Answer Your Questions Feb 18, 2020

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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. Have We Seen You on Instagram? If not, we’d love to. That’s our current favorite social channel and the source of this episode's questions. We both love to interact with listeners there. Follow us @michaelhyatt and @meganhyattmiller. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes as we record the podcast, launch new products, and even share some family fun. This is your very best way to keep in touch, and we’d love to see you there! This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by by the newly-designed Full Focus Notebooks, to help you capture genius whenever it strikes.Learn more at leadto.win/notebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Defuse Conflict Before It Begins Feb 11, 2020

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We don’t know anybody who loves interpersonal conflict. It’s uncomfortable, and it brings up a ton of negative emotions. Most of us try to avoid conflict whenever possible. Even as a leader, you may wonder, “Do I really have to have this hard conversation?” Here’s some good news. Conflict can actually be an opportunity for growth, not just a problem to solve. That happens when you learn how to engage with others—not just attack or defend. Based on a lifetime of dealing with difficult situations, we’ve identified five steps to help you face up to conflict. Try this! You’ll instantly untangle that knot in your stomach and see how a hard conversation can become a win for you and for others. Best of all, you’ll have another solid tool in your leadership toolbox. In this episode you will— Learn what it means to “hold space” for others, a key listening skill. Gain practical tips for having difficult conversations. Identify the one reaction that will both disarm conflict and redeem your relationship with the other person. Understand when it’s best to speak and when to listen. Gain the confidence to lead through initiating tough conversations. Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Think about the last time someone came to you with a complaint or problem about your leadership. Identify the ways you might have responded better using these five steps. You’ll grow as a leader! Be a Pal Do you know someone who could benefit from this topic? We’ll bet you do. Everybody hates conflict! Drop a link to this episode in your favorite social media channel, and tag your peeps. They’ll thank you for it! Include the hashtag #leadtowin. Resources from This Episode Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by The Focused Leader 1-Day Intensive to focus your achievement with clear goals and smarter productivity. Find out more at leadto.win/focusedleader. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Steps to Generate Clear Vision Feb 04, 2020

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As a leader, you know you need a vision for your business. And you want to generate that vision so you can communicate it to your team. There’s just one problem. You don’t know how! Is vision some mystical thing that comes down from the mountain? Do you need to get away to the desert? It’s confusing! You might even conclude that you just don’t get the “vision thing.” Good news: we’ve been leading with vision for decades, and we have totally demystified the subject of generating your vision for the future. We’ll outline that process in four steps that you can begin taking today. When you do, you’ll realize that you do have a vision. And you can articulate it for yourself and your team. You’ll gain instant confidence in your ability to lead. And you’ll be well on your way to creating the roadmap to your future. This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by The Focused Leader 1-Day Intensive to focus your achievement with clear goals and smarter productivity. Find out more at leadto.win/focusedleader. In this episode you will— Understand the difference between mission and vision. Identify the biggest roadblock leaders face when generating vision. Realize the high cost of aiming too low. Get a simple hack to help you see what the future could be. See why a slogan is not the same as a vision. Find out how to make your vision compelling to others. Learn the best way to refine and improve your vision. Gain the confidence to define the future you want to create! 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. Your future starts now! Have We Seen You on Instagram? If not, we’d love to. That’s our current favorite social channel. And we both love to interact with listeners there. Follow us @michaelhyatt and @meganhyattmiller. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes as we record the podcast, launch new products, and even share some family fun. This is your very best way to keep in touch, and we’d love to see you there! Resources from This Episode 3 Strategic Pitfalls to Avoid in 2020 “The Ultimate Collaborative Workspace” Lead to Win episode “A Place to Call Our Own” by Suzie Barbour The Focused Leader one-day intensive @michaelhyatt on Instagram @meganhyattmiller on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Strategic Benefits of Having a Vision Jan 28, 2020

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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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