The Double Win

Why You Need a Community for Achievement | Henry Cloud

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The story we often tell ourselves about entrepreneurs often centers on their intelligence, bravery, and leadership. But the truth is that as a leader,...

3 Ways You're Probably Sabotaging Your Calendar

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to accomplish those exciting goals that you've set for yourself, then your most important resource is time. The problem is that time is a ...

Don't Let Your Goals Die

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Setting a goal is one thing. But, the trick is finding a way to push towards accomplishing your goals when life starts throwing obstacles in your way....

How to Change Your Money Mindset

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common limiting beliefs that business owners have is: "I'm simply not good with money." That's a story that even Michael Hyatt told hi...

The Neuroscience on Better Thinking

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the saying goes, "Knowledge is power". Continually learning and seeking to optimize your knowledge is one of the marks of an outstanding leader. Wi...

How to Rewrite Your Story

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a voice that lives inside of our head. It's called The Narrator. The Narrator tells the story of your life, as it happens, and then that s...

Self-Coach Your Way to Success | Ethan Kross

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how good you are at giving advice to others, it is always difficult to follow your own advice. Since you're able to provide solid advice to ...

High Leverage Habits for the New Year

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every day you are confronted thousands of decisions - often as many as 35,000. Everything that you do is a choice, but if you spent one second for eve...

How to Empower Your Employees to Win | Helen Kupp

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody likes to win. As a business leader, winning probably includes successfully guiding your team into a profitable quarter. Here at Full Focus, ...

Fresh Start for a New Year | Katy Milkman

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While it might seem cliche, the new year is a perfect opportunity to set goals both personally and professionally. This is due to something called the...

Setting Goals That Actually Work For You

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't follow through on the goals that they set for themselves. This is common knowledge. But the more important question is: Why are peop...

Start with a List

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one thing that a leader is good at, then it's probably making lists. More often than not, it's a to-do list of tasks that you'll probably n...

Change the Frame to Win the Game

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a business leader, you undoubtedly have ideas and beliefs that you put into practice every day as you seek to guide your organization into the futu...

5 Lessons Learned from a Heart Attack

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hyatt returns to the podcast after a quadruple bypass surgery. He shares the story about what led him to call for an ambulance, encourages oth...

How to Finish Your Year Strong

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's one month left to close out the year. That's the good news. The bad news is that December is perhaps the most overwhelming month of the year. ...

Modeling Gratitude for Results | Chester Elton

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some people will look at the title of this episode and immediately think, "Gratitude is a 'soft skill' that has nothing to do with the productivity an...

The Power of Feedback | Ayelet Fishbach

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, m...

Reset Your Expectations for Meetings

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Meetings are the worst." We've all said that at one point in time. Perhaps you even own the "I survived another meeting" coffee mug! People's complai...

Diverse Opinions for Effective Decisions | Wendy Smith

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, you might find it overwhelming to have too many voices chiming in with their opinions on an important decision. You're in charge so you s...

The Hidden Half of Decisions | Eric Johnson

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, every time that you solve a problem it probably feels like you're doing your job. But, what if you're actually undermining your b...

The Pruning Principle | Dr. Henry Cloud

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Botanists will tell you to have a vision for how you want a plant to look before you start pruning it. The same is true for your life and your busines...

#154: How to Handle Dissent and Disagreement in Your Organization

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

#160: Celebrate Eagerly To Boost Your Company’s Success

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your company is producing strong results, but your team seems weary. The success of yesterday unintentionally gets lost in the grind of today. How do ...

#164: The 6 Biggest Lessons from the Past 10 Years

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’re building your business but feel lost in the thick of things. You know it’s valuable to pause and think big picture, but you’re not sure h...

6 Essential Ingredients for Effective Strategic Planning

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again. The weather is changing, leaves are falling off the trees, and your favorite leadership podcast is talking about Strateg...

How to Avoid Quiet Quitting in Your Business

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Quiet quitting" seems to be the hot topic of conversation in business and leadership circles right now. But, what exactly is "quiet quitting"? How ca...

5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Hiring an Assistant

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails — by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is hal...

4 Ingredients for a Thriving Company Culture

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about the importance of a thriving company culture. Hopefully, Michael and Megan made the case that a company culture is both impo...

Why a Thriving Culture Is Essential

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anywhere you find a group of people, you'll find a culture. That's true for families, churches, cities, neighborhoods, and anything else that you can ...

How to Maximize the Market Value of Your Business in 8 Steps

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your business is probably the largest single asset in your portfolio. You've invested time and money into and, one day, you may want to see a healthy ...

What Makes Good Coaching Great

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is no denying that you will get further, faster with a good coach. But what about a great coach? How much further could you get with amazing coa...

What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Remote Work

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the heigh of the pandemic, everyone was forced to go remote. But, now that offices have opened back up, leaders and staff are confronted with s...

The 10/80/10 Principle: Grow Your Business with 20% of the Work

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could grow your business and only do about 20% of the work you're currently doing? If that were true, you would do almost anything to find...

One Simple Hack for Taking a Perfect Vacation

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vacations are essential for active rejuvenation. But for a lot of us vacations aren’t all that restful—and coming back from vacation is a nightmar...

Your Midyear Goal Rescue Plan

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is July which means that 2022 is already halfway finished. While some people have made huge steps towards their goals, others have goals that they'...

Walk Away and Watch it Grow: How to Step Away and Still Win

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As business leaders, we've been programmed to think that we have to be chained to our desks and phones, always in meetings, and always ready to drop e...

Leveraging the Full Focus Planner as a Business Tool: Your Total Plan for Business Goal Achievement

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Full Focus Planner has sold more than a million copies to all sorts of people: teachers, designers, accountants, executives, sales professionals.....

One Framework to Diagnose Any Problem at Work

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Intentional Path to Work-Life Balance

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 noti...

Get the Feedback You Need to Grow

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, t...

The State of Productivity in 2022

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

3 Successful (and Profitable) Innovation Insights Learned from the History of the Full Focus Planner

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 plan...

Bonus: How to Balance a Successful Business and The Rest of Your Life

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hyatt talks you through 5 steps to holistic business ownership - an approach that helps you balance you business without compromising your hea...

3 Essential Tasks an Executive Assistant Can Do for You

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple f...

Bonus: Michael's EA Spills the Beans!

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 leveragin...

4 Simple Rules for Effective Delegation

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delegation is essential to successfully and sustainably scale your business. If you’ve struggled with delegation in the past, no worries. You can va...

3 Truths to Change How You Experience Stress

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 medi...

#158: “I’ve made it! Now what?”

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 coa...

#146: Don’t Sabotage Your Company With This Oversight

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 growin...

#085: Michael Answers Your Questions

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

The Rules Don’t Apply to Me! (Or, How Not to Be an Entitled Leader)

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

3 Fears Facing Business Owners in Today's Market

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 fe...

5 Mistakes Every Business Owner Makes

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

5 Tools for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Five Signs That You're Ready for a Coach

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Leadership Lessons from Pop Culture

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership lessons are everywhere if you're looking for them—including on your TV screen. Movies and shows that explore the joys and griefs of being...

Michael Hyatt & Company Has a New Name!

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As your company grows, it can be hard to streamline your product offerings and make what you do simpler to understand. But customers and clients need ...

Four Questions to Transform Your Leadership

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, you don't have to have all the answers. In fact, having answers is less important than asking good questions. Insightful questions can in...

3 Reasons You Can’t Stop Working (And How to Fix It)

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of us are immensely compelled to work. It seems that we just can’t stop. Most of us don’t see it as a problem. We live in a society that cong...

From the Great Resignation to the Great Renovation

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You need people to get work done. But more and more people are walking away from work for a variety of reasons. So finding and retaining talent has be...

Five Items to Pack for a Successful 2022

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, you’re committed to making 2022 the best it can be. Yet uncertainty continues to hamper planning and execution. It’s hard to know how...

Michael's Lessons From a Failed Sabbatical

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in a period of transition. Things are changing. You’re trying new things but haven’t yet found clarity. You’re struggling to figure out...

#011: 5 Reasons Resolutions Fail (Why They Don't Work and What You Should Do Instead)

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six...

#010: Generosity Pays

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a...

Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 3

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The benefits of achieving goals aren't limited to the results we accomplish. Pursuing hard things shapes who we become. The confidence we build better...

Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 2

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can't always believe what you think. Too often, the stories we tell ourselves hold us back. These "limiting beliefs" go undetected because they se...

Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 1

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before we can look toward the new year, we have to confront the losses that lie behind us. We start by lamenting. As we do, our grief brings with it u...

Limited Access: Be a Fly on the Wall for Michael’s Latest Training

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we share a segment from Michael's latest live training, Become Your Best In 2022: Seven Steps to the Life You Want. In this course, Michael cov...

#014: 4 Steps to Communicating Vision

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s just no substitute for vision. When we have a compelling, unifying view of the future, and when we’re able to communicate, it can motivate...

#084: Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's Your Action Plan

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders thrive on getting things done. The problem is that there’s more to be done than any one person can accomplish. That can leave you feeling ov...

Bonus: Join the Inaugural Class of Full Focus Planner Certified Pros

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve incorporated the Full Focus Planner into your day-to-day life and have transformed your productivity. But you want to go even deeper. You wan...

#040: How to Conquer a Chaotic Calendar

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a top executive and mother of four, Meg has mastered the art of taming a chaotic calendar. In this episode, captured live at the Achieve Conference...

#83: Next-Level Strategies for Weekly Planning

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, distractions, and unforeseen proble...

#048: The Gratitude Advantage

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on...

#046: How to Create New Products

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn five simple steps that will ensure your new product will succeed in the marketplace.For more, visit leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

#094: Why You Need a Business Coach

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 cust...

#056: Why Every Leader Needs Friends

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#155: The Non-Negotiable Requirement for Growth

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership is an exercise in vulnerability. The idea that leaders enter every situation full of confidence and assurance isn’t just false. It’s ha...

Four Obstacles to Clear Between Now and December

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Four Essentials to a Strategic Plan That Works

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#033: 4 Rituals That Make You Super Productive

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 feel...

#054: The 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#074: Have the Right Meetings [Encore]

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 meeti...

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

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Making It Work While Working With Family

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 str...

How to Create a Culture of Big Ideas

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. I...

Why Your Story Should Shape the Way You Lead

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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’v...

How to Integrate Encouragement into Your Leadership

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

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

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What trumps education, skills, charisma, and even talent? The surprising answer: self-awareness. A study from Cornell found self-awareness to be the “...

#087: How to Hire a World-Class Assistant | LTW Favorite

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“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 t...

#101: 3 Essentials for Executive Moms | LTW Favorite

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 directio...

#103: 4 Strategic Benefits of Having a Vision | LTW Favorite

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#090: Productivity by Enneagram Type (Part 2) | LTW Favorite

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

#089: Productivity by Enneagram Type (Part 1) | LTW Favorite

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

The Business Case for Sabbaticals

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’re running on empty without much gas left in the tank. You can see your performance slipping and your creativity dwindling. But how can you take...

Life and Business After Succession

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The horror stories of succession are many. Micro-management. Complete abandonment. Disorganized handoffs. Undermined authority. Even downright sabotag...

Why You Need to Spend Your Days on Paper

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like a slave to your calendar is exhausting. Running from one activity to the next and working long hours is a recipe for burnout—which unde...

Our Double Win Non-Negotiables

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You have so many tasks on your list every day. You swing between saying yes to everything and getting overwhelmed and then saying no to everything and...