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The Double Win

Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller

300 episodes

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.

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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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  1. Your Midyear Goal Rescue Plan

    · 28 min · S1 E199

    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're struggling to complete. Maybe that's you. If it is, then there's…

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

    · 40 min · S1 E198

    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 everything to fix a problem at work. And, of course, we've also been…

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

    · 28 min · S1 E197

    The Full Focus Planner has sold more than a million copies to all sorts of people: teachers, designers, accountants, executives, sales professionals... the list goes on and on. We love that so many people are finding…

  4. One Framework to Diagnose Any Problem at Work

    · 31 min · S1 E196

    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 problems and then correcting them. In this episode, Michael and…

  5. The Intentional Path to Work-Life Balance

    · 38 min · S1 E195

    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 notice that cost until it's too late. In this episode, Michael has a…

  6. Get the Feedback You Need to Grow

    · 42 min · S1 E194

    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, there’s a problem: As your company grows and becomes more successful,…

  7. The State of Productivity in 2022

    · 33 min · S1 E193

    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 learned is that the pandemic accelerated a number of trends related…

  8. 3 Successful (and Profitable) Innovation Insights Learned from the History of the Full Focus Planner

    · 32 min · S1 E192

    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 planners later, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, and Chief Product…

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

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E204 · Bonus

    Michael Hyatt talks you through 5 steps to holistic business ownership - an approach that helps you balance you business without compromising your health, hobbies, or relationships. Make sure you stick around for the…

  10. 3 Essential Tasks an Executive Assistant Can Do for You

    · 34 min · S1 E191

    There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple fact, many leaders and business owners either don't have an EA or…

  11. Bonus: Michael's EA Spills the Beans!

    · 31 min · S1 E203 · Bonus

    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 leveraging as much value as you can out of this vital role within your…

  12. 4 Simple Rules for Effective Delegation

    · 31 min · S1 E190

    Delegation is essential to successfully and sustainably scale your business. If you’ve struggled with delegation in the past, no worries. You can vastly improve your delegation by following these four simple rules that…

  13. 3 Truths to Change How You Experience Stress

    · 31 min · S1 E189

    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 media, and office conversations. They describe something a lot of us feel…

  14. #158: “I’ve made it! Now what?”

    · 30 min · S1 E202

    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…

  15. #146: Don’t Sabotage Your Company With This Oversight

    · 35 min · S1 E201

    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 growing, your company won’t be, either—with consequences for your results,…

  16. #085: Michael Answers Your Questions

    · 28 min · S1 E200

    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. It’s tough to be the one everybody’s looking to for solutions when…

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

    · 39 min · S1 E188

    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’s an entitlement issue within our organization, it’s a top-down…

  18. 3 Fears Facing Business Owners in Today's Market

    · 31 min · S1 E187

    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 fears, we grow even more in confidence and courage. In this episode, Megan…

  19. 5 Mistakes Every Business Owner Makes

    · 32 min · S1 E186

    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 supposed to know what those are? And what can you do to avoid them?…

  20. 5 Tools for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

    · 29 min · S1 E185

    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 find the right people, how do you make them want to stay? Hiring and…

  21. 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating

    · 33 min · S1 E184

    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 even more work for you. But the truth is there is likely someone who…

  22. Five Signs That You're Ready for a Coach

    · 33 min · S1 E183

    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 wrong. And yet, the very best leaders always have a coach. Even…

  23. Leadership Lessons from Pop Culture

    · 35 min · S1 E182

    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 human reveal the impact of our behavior on relationships. In this…

  24. Michael Hyatt & Company Has a New Name!

    · 26 min · S1 E181

    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 to be able to immediately understand who you are and what you offer.…

  25. Four Questions to Transform Your Leadership

    · 27 min · S1 E180

    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 inspire thoughtful conversations that propel your team forward. In…

  26. 3 Reasons You Can’t Stop Working (And How to Fix It)

    · 34 min · S1 E179

    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 congratulates and celebrates those with a strong work ethic. But the truth…

  27. From the Great Resignation to the Great Renovation

    · 28 min · S1 E178

    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 become a formidable challenge, which therefore causes the business to…

  28. Five Items to Pack for a Successful 2022

    · 35 min · S1 E177

    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 to prepare yourself and your business for the months ahead. In this…

  29. Michael's Lessons From a Failed Sabbatical

    · 37 min · S1 E176

    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 how to make your greatest contribution. How do you find a way forward when…

  30. #011: 5 Reasons Resolutions Fail (Why They Don't Work and What You Should Do Instead)

    · 34 min · S1 E199

    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 months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this…

  31. #010: Generosity Pays

    · 35 min · S1 E198

    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 habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who…

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

    · 19 min · S1 E197 · Bonus

    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 equips us for the road ahead. We risk more and remain steadfast in…

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

    · 23 min · S1 E196 · Bonus

    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 seem like reality—and as these stories shape our behavior, they become…

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

    · 26 min · S1 E195 · Bonus

    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 unexpected gifts—self-compassion, lessons learned, clarity about our…

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

    · 6:47 · S1 E194 · Bonus

    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 covers what it takes to accomplish remarkable goals, how to persevere…

  36. #014: 4 Steps to Communicating Vision

    · 32 min · S1 E193

    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 people to accomplish astonishing things. And those who lack vision,…

  37. #084: Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's Your Action Plan

    · 30 min · S1 E192

    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 overwhelmed, even paralyzed. Ever found yourself procrastinating because…

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

    · 29 min · S1 E191 · Bonus

    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 want to maximize the Planner to the fullest and become a power user. You…

  39. #040: How to Conquer a Chaotic Calendar

    · 44 min · S1 E190

    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, she shares three steps for protecting your highest priorities.…

  40. #83: Next-Level Strategies for Weekly Planning

    · 27 min · S1 E189

    Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, distractions, and unforeseen problems can make a trainwreck of your week even before it leaves the…

  41. #048: The Gratitude Advantage

    · 47 min · S1 E188

    It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on our side of the equation, too. Discover the advantages of…

  42. #046: How to Create New Products

    · 32 min · S1 E187

    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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

  43. #094: Why You Need a Business Coach

    · 29 min · S1 E186

    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 customers, and yourself. You may feel like you’ve used all your best…

  44. #056: Why Every Leader Needs Friends

    · 36 min · S1 E185

    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 as a leader, you can’t afford to be isolated. You deserve a rich,…

  45. #155: The Non-Negotiable Requirement for Growth

    · 39 min · S1 E184

    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…

  46. Four Obstacles to Clear Between Now and December

    · 38 min · S1 E175

    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 popped up and your team is feeling fatigued. You want to finish with a…

  47. Four Essentials to a Strategic Plan That Works

    · 30 min · S1 E174

    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 binder that is inevitably pushed to the back of the shelf three months…

  48. #033: 4 Rituals That Make You Super Productive

    · 31 min · S1 E183

    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 feeling of accomplishment. For more information, visit leadto.win.…

  49. #054: The 3x3 Goal Achievement Strategy

    · 26 min · S1 E182

    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 practices that will ensure your goals stay on track all year long.…

  50. #074: Have the Right Meetings [Encore]

    · 30 min · S1 E181

    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 meetings now? It’s true. We got so sick of lousy meetings that we decided…

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