The Double Win

Tired of Making No Progress on Goals? Try This!

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are driven to achieve. The problem is that our intense drive can backfire. We sometimes set unrealistic goals or timetables, which are impossi...

The Upside of an Experimental Mindset

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders create change. The problem is that not everybody wants change. You’ve probably faced the frustration of having your team be less than enthus...

How to Fail Better

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are achievers. But nobody bats 1.000. We all experience failure eventually. That can be discouraging—even humiliating! That’s why most of ...

3 Habits of Wise Leaders

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Good leaders want to do the right thing. But sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Have you ever made a really dumb choice that cost you a relation...

5 Steps to Avoid Investing in the Wrong People

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you have a customer you just can’t seem to satisfy? Or a team member who seems resistant to coaching? What about someone in a pe...

#054: The 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy (Encore)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, you probably have a huge goal in mind. It’s the heartbeat of your ambition, the reason you get out of bed in the morning. Chances are g...

#058: The Power of Personality (Encore)

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusin...

#014: 4 Steps to Communicating Vision (Encore)

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader is motivated by a compelling vision for the future. There’s something you want to achieve. You know where you’re headed. The problem ...

#027: Self-Care As a Leadership Discipline (Encore)

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever have enough hours in the day to do all you need to do? If we’re honest, most of us would say no. Work, family, friends, rest, exercise, ...

5 Steps for Healthy Confrontation

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the situation: one of your most lucrative clients has admitted to unethical behavior and is entirely unwilling to change. Do you keep the acc...

3 Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Avoid the Drift

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Has this ever happened to you? You get in the car and pull out of the driveway, just like you do every day. Then it dawns on you: “This is Saturday!...

How to Delegate Even If You Don’t Have a Team

11 Jun 2019

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...

Have the Right Meetings

04 Jun 2019

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...

How to Create a Company People Are Begging to Join

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To build a winning company, you need a winning team. A-players can skyrocket your success, and nothing will tank momentum faster than adding a B- or C...

Don’t Love Your Job? You Have 3 Options

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Has this ever happened to you? You land what you think will be your dream job. But after a few months, you realize . . . you really don’t like it. A...

Have a Bad Boss? Do This.

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever worked for a really bad boss? The kind that kind that makes you want to tear your hear out, or quit, or maybe both? Nearly everybody has...

How to Beat Interruptions and Distractions: A Free Audio Chapter from Free to Focus

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your biggest roadblock to productivity? Many people would say, “Interruptions and distractions! I can’t get anything done because I keep ...

7 Steps to Thinking Big

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a really big dream or far-out goal that you’ve never told anybody about? We’ll bet you do because we’ve had them too. What’s sad i...

How to Simplify Systems for Business Growth

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know why Steve Jobs insisted that the original iPhone have only one button? Because nothing succeeds like simplicity. Take out your iPhone, if ...

Hire This Role Immediately!

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you could make a single hire that would revolutionize your productivity, would you do it? Of course we all would say yes. But we’ve found that mo...

Destroy Distractions with These 9 Focus-Boosting Strategies

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, we’ve learned that we can’t do our best work sandwiched between meetings and phone calls. We need focused time for strategizin...

A (Virtual) Book Launch Party for Free to Focus

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to announce the release of my (Michael’s) latest book, Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less! I...

Bonus Episode: Free Chapter from Free to Focus

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited that Michael's new book is coming out on Tuesday! It's called Free To Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Les...

3 Actions to Beat Your Biggest Distractions

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your biggest distraction? Be honest! For us, there’s no question about it—our biggest distraction is ourselves. Too often, we find oursel...

How Healthy Is Your Business?

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the true state of your business? We’re convinced most leaders don’t have a good grasp on that question. But you can! In this episode, we ...

Answers to 10 Questions You’ve Been Dying to Ask Us

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best way to recover from a whirlwind of a day? How do you get the leaders you manage to take more responsibility? What’s the right numb...

My Must-Have Apps for Productivity in 2019

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders have to be super productive. The problem is that the digital environment is filled with distractions, interruptions, and repetitive tasks. It ...

The Year of Facing Fear

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would be possible if you were able to conquer your fear? Megan Hyatt Miller gives five simple actions that will help you conquer the fear that ho...

Need Help? Here’s How to Ask for It

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders never have all the help they need. But most of us have an aversion to asking for it. It invasive an awkward to ask for a favor. But it doesn’...

The Right Way to Fire the Wrong Employee

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy terminations make for a healthy company. Leaders inevitably must fire people occasionally. The problem is that most of us hate conflict and sh...

The Power of Personality

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusin...

4 Questions That Will Transform Your Leadership

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders want to provide the answers that drive results. And in the information age, easy answers are everywhere. That’s why leaders must get better ...

Why Every Leader Needs Friends

29 Jan 2019

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...

#013: 5 Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr. (Encore)

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. King’s efforts initiated changes that would transform American society. That’s why the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Day on the third M...

Ask Us Anything: Michael and Megan Answer Your Questions

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders make decisions, but clarity can be hard to come by. In this episode, listeners fire their most pressing questions at Michael and Megan. They b...

The 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy

08 Jan 2019

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 ...

New Year, New You

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

High achievers love the start of the new year and the prospect of new goals. The problem is that fresh enthusiasm can evaporate with the holiday cheer...

#010: Generosity Pays (Replay)

25 Dec 2018

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...

The 4 Horsemen of Goal Failure

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all miss big goals occasionally. When that happens, it can be lonely and embarrassing. It’s tempting to simply forget about the failure and move ...

How to Fix New Year’s Resolutions

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All of us, especially leaders, want to make positive change in our lives. But we’ve tried and failed many times. Today, we’ll show you why New Yea...

Do You Have an Upper Limit Problem?

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders have big goals, but most of us have at least one limiting belief that keeps us from achieving them. Based on years of coaching leaders, we’v...

How to Have a Civil Conversation on a Tough Subject

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn four secrets to help you engage in the lost art of civil discourse. For complete show notes, visit leadto.win. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

The Gratitude Advantage

20 Nov 2018

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...

How to Deliver on Deadline

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn a foolproof strategy for meeting deadlines so you can deliver your best results on time, every time. For more, visit leadto.win.See Privacy Poli...

How to Create New Products

06 Nov 2018

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://a...

How to Help Your Team Find Their Why

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan reveal four secrets for creating a high-purpose, high-energy team by connecting people to the thing they want most: a sense of purpo...

Just Say No to Goal Shaming

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan help you silence your inner critic once and for all so you can bust through your upper limit and finally accomplish the big achievem...

The Fastest Way to Accelerate Business Growth

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan unveil the free Business Health Assessment online tool and offer practical tips for business growth through a live coaching call wit...

The Ultimate Collaborative Workplace

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan give a guided tour of the collaborative workspace at Michael Hyatt & Co. to show how your office design can enhance team focus, ...

How to Dial Down Workplace Drama

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of dealing with office drama? In this episode, Michael and Megan show you how to boost productivity by heading off the drama in your company bef...

BONUS EPISODE: Megabatching [with Amy Porterfield]

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Online marketing guru Amy Porterfield shares how “megabatching” transformed her business. in this bonus episode, captured live at the Achieve Conf...

How to Conquer a Chaotic Calendar

25 Sep 2018

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...

The Very Best Way to Motivate Your Team

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael and Megan arm you with practical tips for lighting a fire under the most lethargic teams. You'll learn what works (and what d...

How to Make High-Leverage Decisions

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a leader, chances are good you're making too many decisions. In this episode, Michael and Megan show you how to make faster, better decision...

How to Think Straight

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Michael and Megan expose the three critical errors leaders must avoid in order to make high-leverage choices with confidence. For more...

BONUS EPISODE: Achieve Conference Preview

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan give a behind-the-scenes look at the latest live event focused solely on productivity. Learn more at achieveconference.com. See Pr...

How Hobbies Make You a Better Leader

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael & Megan put the fun back unto leadership! Learn why every leader should practice a hobby, sport, or creative pursuit at l...

Fake Work and How to Avoid It

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Find out how much non-productive "fake work" is costing your business—and 3 surefire steps to eliminate it! For more information, visit leadto.win. ...

BONUS EPISODE: Sabbatical Reflections

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS EPISODE, Michael & Megan share highlights from their sabbatical experience and reveal secrets for making the most of your time away....

Engineering Success

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the secret to getting exactly the result you're looking for in any business process. For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by Leader...

4 Rituals That Make You Super Productive

07 Aug 2018

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...

Encore Episode: How to Achieve Big Goals with Your Spouse

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy. When we pair ...

Encore Episode: The High Cost of Overwork

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy. Most people t...

Encore Episode: The Fine Art of Celebration

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy. Celebration m...

Encore Episode: The Ultimate Calendar Management Solution

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy. Every leader ...

Encore Episode: 4 Steps to Communicating Vision

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Michael and Megan are on a July sabbatical, we've hand-picked a few of the most popular episodes of the podcast for you to enjoy. There’s jus...

BONUSODE: Travel Tips from Michael Hyatt's Executive Assistant

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS EPISODE, Larry Wilson talks with Michael Hyatt's Executive Assistant, Jim Kelly, about all the ninja tricks and travel apps he uses to p...

Taking the Stress Out of Business Travel

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Weary of being a Road Warrior? Michael and Megan share inside tips and tricks for taking the stress out of business travel. Learn how to arrive refres...

Why Every Leader Needs a Sabbatical

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan tackle the three biggest objections to taking extended time away from work. You'll get the practical guidance and encouragement you ...

3 Questions All Great Leaders Ask

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why is curiosity an essential skill for leaders? Michael and Megan take a deep dive on the value of asking questions, including the three most importa...

Anatomy of a Great Decision

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can you trust your gut? Michael and Megan identify three critical factors for making great decisions. For more information, visit leadto.win. Presente...

The Power of Your Words to Shape Outcomes

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders are unaware of the power of their own words. In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal how the words you speak actually reprogram your ow...

Self-Care As a Leadership Discipline

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael explodes the "Hustle Fallacy" in this high-energy presentation delivered at LeaderCast 2018. Discover the three amazing ways that slowing down...

How to Keep Meetings from Ruining Your Productivity

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan discuss everybody's least favorite business activity—meetings. Find out why Michael now loves meetings, and the three secret hacks...

How to Lead High Achievers

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan reveal the secret to keeping top performers engaged and focused. Learn how to manage the tensions that keep your top talent operatin...

Elements of a Great Team Culture

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does your leadership style smother your team, or set them free? In this episode, Michael and Megan show how some leaders unwittingly allow a toxic cul...

The Ultimate Calendar Management Solution

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan reveal the three secrets to flawless calendar management. Learn how to avoid getting caught in the whirlwind of deadlines and appoin...

Beginners Guide to Journaling [Updated]

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders lack self-awareness, which has been called the “meta skill of the twenty-first century.” In this episode, Michael and Megan equip you...

The Most Overlooked Productivity Solution

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan discuss the productivity solution that everyone knows about but few people use effectively. You'll learn that this tried-and-true te...

Leadership and the Law of Replication

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Megan discuss the one leadership principle they probably didn't teach you in business school. You'll learn the practical ways a leader's b...

The Character Advantage

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All leaders want to be successful, but sometimes we face situations that pit our desire for results against our values. In this episode, we’ll help ...

Productivity Investments that Pay for Themselves

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us try to increase productivity by doing more things faster. As a result, we wind up overloaded and exhausted. Like a hamster on a wheel, we’...

The Time-Energy Paradox

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders consider time their most important resource. As a result, they completely ignore the true source of their productivity—their energy! In...

The High Cost of Overwork

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Hiatus Update

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've been on hiatus for the month of February. Here's what you can expect beginning next week. For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by L...

The Fine Art of Celebration

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Celebration may cost a bit of time and money, but it is well worth it. If you invest the effort in celebrating with your team, that effort will be mor...

4 Steps to Communicating Vision

23 Jan 2018

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...

5 Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. King’s efforts initiated changes that would transform American society. That’s why the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Day on the third M...

How to Achieve Big Goals with Your Spouse

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we pair historical examples with the findings of social science, it’s clear a good marriage is an optimal environment for personal achievement....

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

02 Jan 2018

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...

Bonus Episode: The One Tool You Need to Achieve Your Goals in 2018

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit fullfocusplanner.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Bonus Episode: How to Plan Success in 2018

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit fullfocusplanner.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Generosity Pays

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox. The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one...

3 Emotions That Keep You Stuck (And How to Overcome Them)

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox. We all like feeling happy and settled. But those pleasant feelings can plateau your gr...

You Can Design Your Year

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

The Surprising New Science of Achievement

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Goal pursuit has a familiar rhythm. It normally begins with great momentum then grinds to a halt due to unforeseen obstacles. If you’ve ever found y...

The Gratitude Advantage

21 Nov 2017

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...

Anatomy of a Tough Talk

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our success as leaders often comes down to one thing. Not our planning. Not the market. But, instead, the conversations we lead. When stakes are high ...

How to Beat the Burnout Culture

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s job world, burnout is a constant threat. Email and smartphones keep us constantly connected. Worse still, we lionize leaders who never re...

Better Things Come to Those Who Wait

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an instant culture. But if we limit ourselves to fast and easy, we miss out on any wins that require patience or persistence. Honestly, mos...