Business Accelerator
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsShort-term wins are easy. Sustained achievement is another story. On Business Accelerator, join New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and CEO Megan Hyatt Miller as they discover how current research combines with timeless wisdom for lasting success. From personal productivity to personal development, self-leadership to team leadership, and intentionality to influence, get the insights and tools you need to win at work and succeed at life.
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#192: 3 Successful (and Profitable) Innovation Insights Learned from the History of the Full Focus Planner
May 24, 2022 09:06 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhen 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 Officer Joel Miller talk about the three valuable insights they learned that transformed their business. In this episode, you'll learn - How Full Focus identified an opportunity in the market What to do if something goes wrong with a product launch How the FFP produc...
Bonus: How to Balance a Successful Business and The Rest of Your Life
May 19, 2022 09:06 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBMichael 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 end because Michael takes questions directly from leaders like you. www.businessaccelerator.com/act See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 Essential Tasks an Executive Assistant Can Do for You
May 17, 2022 09:06 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThere 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 they don't use their EA effectively. Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your bus...
#191: 3 Essential Tasks an Executive Assistant Can Do for You
May 17, 2022 09:06 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThere 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 they don't use their EA effectively. Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your bus...
Bonus: Michael's EA Spills the Beans!
May 13, 2022 09:06 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBListen: 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 company. In case we haven't convinced you of the importance of a world-class EA, then this episode is for you. Michael speaks with Jim Kelly. Jim has been Michael's EA for over five years and is truly one of the best! Listening to these two speak about their relationship an...
4 Simple Rules for Effective Delegation
May 10, 2022 09:06 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDelegation 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 Michael and Megan use every day. In this episode you'll learn: When to let go of certain tasks How to quantify your time How to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your team How to empower your team to deliver the results you want See Privacy ...
#190: 4 Simple Rules for Effective Delegation
May 10, 2022 09:06 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDelegation 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 Michael and Megan use every day. In this episode you'll learn: When to let go of certain tasks How to quantify your time How to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your team How to empower your team to deliver the results you want See Privacy ...
3 Truths to Change How You Experience Stress
May 03, 2022 09:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBStress, 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 from time to time - maybe a lot of the time. But a description isn’t destiny. It’s not predetermined. How we respond to stress makes all the difference. Today, Michael and Megan talk about how you can reframe stress and learn how to use it for your own growth as a pe...
#189: 3 Truths to Change How You Experience Stress
May 03, 2022 09:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBStress, 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 from time to time - maybe a lot of the time. But a description isn’t destiny. It’s not predetermined. How we respond to stress makes all the difference. Today, Michael and Megan talk about how you can reframe stress and learn how to use it for your own growth as a pe...
#158: “I’ve made it! Now what?”
April 26, 2022 09:06 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBYou’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 en...
#146: Don’t Sabotage Your Company With This Oversight
April 19, 2022 09:06 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIf 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, your team, and your impact on the world. The good news is that your growth is within your control. As Michael and Megan unpack their own journeys of growth, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of where you are and where you’re headed. When you do, your breakthroughs w...
#085: Michael Answers Your Questions
April 12, 2022 09:06 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBLeaders 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 you’ve got more questions than answers! The longer we’re in leadership, the more we’re convinced that asking the right questions is far more important than always having an answer in your hip pocket. That’s why we take time out once in awhile to let you ask the questi...
The Rules Don’t Apply to Me! (Or, How Not to Be an Entitled Leader)
April 05, 2022 09:06 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIt 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 problem that needs to be addressed. In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. In this episod...
#188: 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating
April 05, 2022 09:06 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIt 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 problem that needs to be addressed. In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. In this episod...
#188: The Rules Don’t Apply to Me! (or, How NOT to Be an Entitled Leader)
April 05, 2022 09:06 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIt 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 problem that needs to be addressed. In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. In this episod...
#188: The Rules Don’t Apply to Me! (Or, How Not to Be an Entitled Leader)
April 05, 2022 09:06 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIt 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 problem that needs to be addressed. In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. In this episod...
3 Fears Facing Business Owners in Today's Market
March 29, 2022 09:06 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWe’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 and Michael discuss three fears every business owner has and what’s at stake if they don’t face them head-on. By getting to the heart of what needs to be addressed, you can protect yourself, your team, and your company going forward. In this episode, you’ll discover— ...
#187: 3 Fears Facing Business Owners in Today's Market
March 29, 2022 09:06 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWe’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 and Michael discuss three fears every business owner has and what’s at stake if they don’t face them head-on. By getting to the heart of what needs to be addressed, you can protect yourself, your team, and your company going forward. In this episode, you’ll discover— ...
#186: 5 Mistakes Every Business Owner Makes
March 22, 2022 16:52 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAll 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? In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five common mistakes every business owner makes. By getting them on your radar and keeping watch, you can get ahead of them and produce incredible results for your business. In this episode, you’ll discover— The importan...
5 Mistakes Every Business Owner Makes
March 22, 2022 16:52 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAll 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? In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five common mistakes every business owner makes. By getting them on your radar and keeping watch, you can get ahead of them and produce incredible results for your business. In this episode, you’ll discover— The importan...
#185: 5 Tools for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
March 15, 2022 09:06 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe’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 retention are equally and critically important, and neither have ever been more challenging than in this current market. In this episode, Megan and Michael uncover the secrets of hiring great talent and retaining it. By following these five tools, you can get—and keep—...
5 Tools for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
March 15, 2022 09:06 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe’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 retention are equally and critically important, and neither have ever been more challenging than in this current market. In this episode, Megan and Michael uncover the secrets of hiring great talent and retaining it. By following these five tools, you can get—and keep—...
3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating
March 08, 2022 17:14 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIt’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 can do the job just as well, if not better, than you. In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down...
#184: Three Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating
March 08, 2022 17:14 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIt’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 can do the job just as well, if not better, than you. In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down...
#184: 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Delegating
March 08, 2022 17:14 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIt’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 can do the job just as well, if not better, than you. In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down...
Five Signs That You're Ready for a Coach
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAt 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 athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers? In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the...
#183: Five Signs That You're Ready for a Coach
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAt 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 athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers? In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the...
#182: Leadership Lessons from Pop Culture
February 22, 2022 10:06 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLeadership 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 episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more. In this episode, you'll discover— What makes positive intent so important The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership One tip for coaching high-perfo...
Leadership Lessons from Pop Culture
February 22, 2022 10:06 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLeadership 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 episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more. In this episode, you'll discover— What makes positive intent so important The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership One tip for coaching high-perfo...
#181: Michael Hyatt & Company Has a New Name!
February 15, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAs 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. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers. In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear. In this episode, you’ll discover— The ne...
Michael Hyatt & Company Has a New Name!
February 15, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAs 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. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers. In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear. In this episode, you’ll discover— The ne...
Four Questions to Transform Your Leadership
February 08, 2022 10:06 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAs 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 this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover— How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results What to ask when your emotional response seems disproporti...
#180: Four Questions to Transform Your Leadership
February 08, 2022 10:06 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAs 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 this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover— How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results What to ask when your emotional response seems disproporti...
3 Reasons You Can’t Stop Working (And How to Fix It)
February 01, 2022 10:06 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSome 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 is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior? In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get o...
#179: 3 Reasons You Can’t Stop Working (And How to Fix It)
February 01, 2022 10:06 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSome 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 is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior? In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get o...
#178: From the Great Resignation to the Great Renovation
January 18, 2022 13:45 - 28 minutes - 26 MBYou 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 suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you? In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talen...
From the Great Resignation to the Great Renovation
January 18, 2022 13:45 - 28 minutes - 26 MBYou 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 suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you? In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talen...
Five Items to Pack for a Successful 2022
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs 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 episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producin...
#177: Five Items to Pack for a Successful 2022
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs 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 episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producin...
#176: Michael's Lessons From a Failed Sabbatical
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBYou’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 things are up in the air? In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined ...
Michael's Lessons From a Failed Sabbatical
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBYou’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 things are up in the air? In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined ...
#011: 5 Reasons Resolutions Fail (Why They Don't Work and What You Should Do Instead)
December 28, 2021 10:06 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMillions 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 episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year. For more information, visit leadto.win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
#010: Generosity Pays
December 21, 2021 10:06 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe 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 give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth. For more information, visit leadto.win. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 3
December 17, 2021 10:06 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe 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 the face of discomfort. When we do, we encounter breakthrough. To experience the power of using goals as stepping stones to the future you want to create, join us for Your Best Year Ever. Learn more at yourbestyearever.me/act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 2
December 15, 2021 10:06 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBYou 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 self-fulfilling prophecies. Goal setting invites us to root out limiting beliefs and replace them with better stories. By setting goals, we defiantly declare that our past doesn't define our future. The possibilities are greater than we dared hope. To delve deeper, ...
Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year - Part 1
December 14, 2021 10:06 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBBefore 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 priorities, and a deeper resilience. These gifts help lay the groundwork for imagining and moving toward a future filled with hope. To continue on the journey, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to ...
Limited Access: Be a Fly on the Wall for Michael’s Latest Training
December 09, 2021 22:44 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBToday, 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 when things get tough, and how to win in the new year. If you want to hear the full training, there are still slots available. Go to leadto.win/best to reserve your seat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
#014: 4 Steps to Communicating Vision
December 07, 2021 10:06 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThere’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, well, they’re just “unready” for the challenge of leadership. In this episode, we explore the importance of vision to energize and motivate our teams. For more information, visit leadto.win. Presented by LeaderBox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
#084: Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's Your Action Plan
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBLeaders 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 you couldn’t decide what to do next? There’s a better way. We’ve got a simple plan for any time you feel overwhelmed at work. These four action steps will help you regain your margin and be more productive than ever. If you find yourself feeling dread rather than e...
Bonus: Join the Inaugural Class of Full Focus Planner Certified Pros
November 23, 2021 10:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBYou’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 want to be able to display your expertise to customers, colleagues, and potential employers—and maybe even discover new revenue opportunities. Is there a path to all this and more? In this bonus episode, Courtney talks with special guests, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyat...