Business Accelerator
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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#136: There's No Success without Succession
September 22, 2020 08:06 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBYou want the freedom to move on from the position you hold at your company right now. But you’d be leaving a big gap that needs to be filled sooner than later. You know someone could thrive in your position and should be equipped to take your place, but preparing for succession feels like a monumental task, emotionally and practically. Today, Michael and Megan tackle succession—why leaders struggle with it, pitfalls to avoid, and how to craft a bigger vision for the future. They’l...
There's No Success without Succession
September 22, 2020 08:06 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBYou want the freedom to move on from the position you hold at your company right now. But you’d be leaving a big gap that needs to be filled sooner than later. You know someone could thrive in your position and should be equipped to take your place, but preparing for succession feels like a monumental task, emotionally and practically. Today, Michael and Megan tackle succession—why leaders struggle with it, pitfalls to avoid, and how to craft a bigger vision for the future. They’l...
Encore: Leadership and the Law of Replication
September 15, 2020 08:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe all want to build a strong culture in our organizations, but leaders often exclude themselves from the expectations they set for others. By mastering the Law of Replication, you’ll avoid creating chaos in your organization and create a strong, healthy team culture based on your core values. In this episode, you will: Discover how a leader’s character shapes culture Identify the most common mistake leaders make in replicating themselves Hear from Christian Miller, autho...
Encore: The Character Advantage
September 08, 2020 08:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAll 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 you recognize that temptation and equip you to do the right thing when it’s costly. By doing so, you’ll avoid doing damage to your organization and your reputation—and you’ll build a lasting legacy of success. In this episode, you’ll discover: What it means to have good character Why most of us aren’t as good as we think we are ...
How to Elevate Your Public Speaking with Pat Quinn
September 01, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAs a leader, your words matter and you want to make them count. But speaking in public is a challenge. Even an informal presentation to the team can make you a little nervy. Speaking before the board or a group of investors is worse. What do you say? And how do you say it? This may be the most challenging thing leaders have to do. It doesn’t have to be. Today we’re joined by master communicator and speaking coach Pat Quinn. Pat’s got a system for creating and delivering your sign...
#133: How to Elevate Your Public Speaking with Pat Quinn
September 01, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAs a leader, your words matter and you want to make them count. But speaking in public is a challenge. Even an informal presentation to the team can make you a little nervy. Speaking before the board or a group of investors is worse. What do you say? And how do you say it? This may be the most challenging thing leaders have to do. It doesn’t have to be. Today we’re joined by master communicator and speaking coach Pat Quinn. Pat’s got a system for creating and delivering your sign...
#132: How to Rejuvenate with a Staycation
August 25, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMany leaders are running on fumes right now. We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for months. For many businesses, the climate is still uncertain. Time off seems impossible, and a lot of leaders feel exhausted and frustrated. This is a recipe for burnout. Today we are going to dispel the myth that you can’t afford to take time off during the pandemic. We’re going to show you how to have your most rejuvenating vacation ever. Yes, even during COVID. It’s necessary to provide good...
How to Rejuvenate with a Staycation
August 25, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMany leaders are running on fumes right now. We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for months. For many businesses, the climate is still uncertain. Time off seems impossible, and a lot of leaders feel exhausted and frustrated. This is a recipe for burnout. Today we are going to dispel the myth that you can’t afford to take time off during the pandemic. We’re going to show you how to have your most rejuvenating vacation ever. Yes, even during COVID. It’s necessary to provide good...
BONUS: 5 Keys to Building a Business that Lasts in Any Economy
August 22, 2020 08:06 - 55 minutes - 76 MBToday, we've got something very special. This audio is taken from a webinar that Michael gave for business owners looking to take that next step. But, you gotta download it quick because it will only be up for five days! If you want to see if your business is a fit for BusinessAccelerator, go to leadto.win/keys to apply for a Discovery Call. You will receive the fast action bonus for setting up your call. That means, if you book your call before we take this episode down, you’ll get the ...
How to Create More Just and Equitable Workplaces (Part 2)
August 18, 2020 08:06 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAs a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees. In this episode, we continue our conversat...
#131: How to Create More Just and Equitable Workplaces (Part 2)
August 18, 2020 08:06 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAs a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees. In this episode, we continue our conversat...
#130: How to Create More Just and Equitable Workplaces (Part 1)
August 11, 2020 14:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAs a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees. Here’s help. We’re talking today with Anth...
How to Create More Just and Equitable Workplaces (Part 1)
August 11, 2020 14:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAs a business leader, you want to create a strong team that is highly engaged and functions well. Yet in our increasingly diverse society, that’s not always easy to do. Recent events have revealed once again the difference of opportunity and tensions that exist between races. And those problems exist in the workplace too. Many of us are realizing just how much we don’t know about creating a just and equitable workplace for our employees. Here’s help. We’re talking today with Anth...
#129: How to Create a Collaborative Team Culture
August 04, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBYou try to get the best out of your players, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re on the same team. Morale is low. Team members seem gossipy and disengaged. Nobody’s willing to collaborate. Why is it so hard to get people to work together? In our experience, a teamwork problem is nearly always a cultural problem. Based on our success in creating one of Inc. magazine’s 2020 Best Places to Work, with 96.88 percent of the team being “fully engaged,” we’ve got a solution for you...
How to Create a Collaborative Team Culture
August 04, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBYou try to get the best out of your players, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re on the same team. Morale is low. Team members seem gossipy and disengaged. Nobody’s willing to collaborate. Why is it so hard to get people to work together? In our experience, a teamwork problem is nearly always a cultural problem. Based on our success in creating one of Inc. magazine’s 2020 Best Places to Work, with 96.88 percent of the team being “fully engaged,” we’ve got a solution for you...
#079: 3 Habits of Wise Leaders (Encore)
July 28, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBGood 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 relationship or an opportunity? It’s so discouraging to realize you’ve made an avoidable mistake. It can even make you question your decision making ability. But you can recover. When we see people who seem to always make the best decision, it’s tempting to believe that they’re just smarter than we are, or maybe have a unique gift. No...
The Top Lead to Win Highlights
July 21, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe know you love Lead to Win. We also know that life is busy, and you don’t always have time to listen to your favorite podcast. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a highlights reel so you could catch up on the big insights from this season? We’ve gathered some of the top takeaways from our most popular episodes of the last few months. Catch up on these actionable insights and practical tips so you don’t miss a single insight. You’ll get the practical help you need to get motivat...
Focus on This Spotlight: Two Rituals to Start and End Your Days”
July 14, 2020 08:06 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAs a high achiever, you have the ability to laser focus and put out huge productivity. But it can seem like your life has no boundaries. Good habits slip away and unproductive ones take their place. It’s time to ditch that feeling that you’re always a step behind. In this episode, Courtney and Blake show you two simple hacks that will get your personal habits under control and set you up for a win every single day. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to structure the beginning an...
How to Adjust to the New Normal
June 30, 2020 08:06 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBYou’ve been biding your time until things get back to normal. But this year has brought us one crisis after another, and there seems to be no end in sight. It’s frustrating—and a little scary—to lead your business into an uncertain future. It doesn’t need to be. We’ve seen major cultural shifts before, and we’ve learned this immutable rule: Life is a river, so you must keep moving forward. We’ll share the three questions every leader must answer to create a “new normal” that’s be...
#125: How to Adjust to the New Normal
June 30, 2020 08:06 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBYou’ve been biding your time until things get back to normal. But this year has brought us one crisis after another, and there seems to be no end in sight. It’s frustrating—and a little scary—to lead your business into an uncertain future. It doesn’t need to be. We’ve seen major cultural shifts before, and we’ve learned this immutable rule: Life is a river, so you must keep moving forward. We’ll share the three questions every leader must answer to create a “new normal” that’s be...
#124: The One Trait You Need to Lead Through Crisis
June 23, 2020 08:06 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWhen you’re leading through a crisis, it can feel like you’re making it up as you go along. You’re reacting to a new set of circumstances almost every day, and you never have all the facts. Are people following you? Are they doubting your authority? It’s unnerving. Based on leading through crises large and small, we’ve learned one valuable lesson: Your primary leadership capital is not your authority, it’s you. When people trust you, they will follow you. And we can show you the f...
The One Trait You Need to Lead Through Crisis
June 23, 2020 08:06 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWhen you’re leading through a crisis, it can feel like you’re making it up as you go along. You’re reacting to a new set of circumstances almost every day, and you never have all the facts. Are people following you? Are they doubting your authority? It’s unnerving. Based on leading through crises large and small, we’ve learned one valuable lesson: Your primary leadership capital is not your authority, it’s you. When people trust you, they will follow you. And we can show you the f...
The Leadership Superpower of the Post-Pandemic World
June 16, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAs a leader, you’re used to being on top of your game. But this crisis has been more draining than any of us expected. As the weeks become months, you become more and more exhausted. Is this thing ever going to end? Here’s what we know: you can develop resiliency as a leader regardless of what’s happening in the world. In this episode, we’ll teach you the three primary traits that will boost your “immunity” to stress and help you bounce back from periods of intense turmoil. De...
#123: The Leadership Superpower of the Post-Pandemic World
June 16, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAs a leader, you’re used to being on top of your game. But this crisis has been more draining than any of us expected. As the weeks become months, you become more and more exhausted. Is this thing ever going to end? Here’s what we know: you can develop resiliency as a leader regardless of what’s happening in the world. In this episode, we’ll teach you the three primary traits that will boost your “immunity” to stress and help you bounce back from periods of intense turmoil. De...
4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before the Pandemic
June 09, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33 MBYou’re an experienced leader, but the current crisis has left us all a bit shaken. Some industries that seemed unassailable just weeks ago are gasping for air. What just happened? And what if it happens again? The best way to prepare for the future is to learn the lessons of the past, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. We’ve learned valuable lessons from the early stages of the pandemic and economic crisis. In this episode, we’ll share them with you. Work them into your ...
#122: 4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before the Pandemic
June 09, 2020 08:06 - 36 minutes - 33 MBYou’re an experienced leader, but the current crisis has left us all a bit shaken. Some industries that seemed unassailable just weeks ago are gasping for air. What just happened? And what if it happens again? The best way to prepare for the future is to learn the lessons of the past, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. We’ve learned valuable lessons from the early stages of the pandemic and economic crisis. In this episode, we’ll share them with you. Work them into your ...
#121: What Does This Moment Require of Me as a Leader?
June 03, 2020 08:06 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBEvery so often, a moment presents itself that demands something out of the ordinary from us as leaders. These singular moments define much more than our businesses or organizations. They define us as leaders, and they define our future. In light of the tragic race-events that are taking place now in our country, we believe this to be one of those pivotal moments. On this podcast, we suspend our usual format to open a discussion about race and what this moment demands of our le...
What Does This Moment Require of Me as a Leader?
June 03, 2020 08:06 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBEvery so often, a moment presents itself that demands something out of the ordinary from us as leaders. These singular moments define much more than our businesses or organizations. They define us as leaders, and they define our future. In light of the tragic race-events that are taking place now in our country, we believe this to be one of those pivotal moments. On this podcast, we suspend our usual format to open a discussion about race and what this moment demands of our le...
BONUS: Communication Breakdown Q&A
May 28, 2020 08:06 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBToday's episode is from a Facebook Live that Michael and Megan did on the topic of communication breakdowns. They took questions from viewers and we've collected some of the best questions and answers so that you can gain important insight into how to manage your own communication breakdowns. Enjoy! Discover how to end workplace confusion and achieve better results with your communication with Michael's new book, No-Fail Communication. Learn more at leadto.win/communication. See ...
How to Get Out of Email Jail
May 26, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAs a leader, you pride yourself on being proactive and in control. But one area feels like a perpetual Dumpster fire—email! It’s all communications, really. Slack messages, texts, voicemail, it’s a constant burn. When will it end? It’ll end when you stop reacting to messages and start taking control of your inbox. You need a personal communication strategy, and we’ll show you how to make one. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll go from inbox overwhelm to inbox zero every sing...
#120: How to Get Out of Email Jail
May 26, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAs a leader, you pride yourself on being proactive and in control. But one area feels like a perpetual Dumpster fire—email! It’s all communications, really. Slack messages, texts, voicemail, it’s a constant burn. When will it end? It’ll end when you stop reacting to messages and start taking control of your inbox. You need a personal communication strategy, and we’ll show you how to make one. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll go from inbox overwhelm to inbox zero every sing...
#119: 3 Communication Fails You Need to Avoid
May 19, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBYou’ve got a big vision for your business and you’re building a team to get you there. But where two or three people are gathered, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. No matter how hard you work at it, you wind up having to repeat yourself. That costs time and wastes momentum. Why does communication have to be so hard? Actually, it doesn’t. Nearly every communication breakdown can be traced back to one of three problems. Avoid them, and your team will get the message the f...
3 Communication Fails You Need to Avoid
May 19, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBYou’ve got a big vision for your business and you’re building a team to get you there. But where two or three people are gathered, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. No matter how hard you work at it, you wind up having to repeat yourself. That costs time and wastes momentum. Why does communication have to be so hard? Actually, it doesn’t. Nearly every communication breakdown can be traced back to one of three problems. Avoid them, and your team will get the message the f...
BONUS: How to Teach Your Kids Goal-Setting & Productivity Skills
May 14, 2020 08:06 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWork from home? No problem! As a high achiever, you’ll thrive in any environment. But for those who happen to be parents, there’s another layer. Now you’re not just managing your productivity. You’re managing your kids’ education and activities at the same time. Talk about a productivity challenge! Here’s help. The Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students will bring the same structure and focus to your children’s days as the Full Focus Planner does to yours. Plus, they’ll learn the...
#118: How to Communicate Sensitive Information
May 12, 2020 08:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs a leader, you’re committed to transparency in running your business. But that’s not as easy as it sounds. What about introducing a major change or initiative? Or announcing a layoff? How to manage the flow of sensitive information without causing confusion or mistrust. No worries. We’ve spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of communicating important information. In this episode, we’ll give you four steps that will take all the stress out of making major announcements wit...
How to Communicate Sensitive Information
May 12, 2020 08:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs a leader, you’re committed to transparency in running your business. But that’s not as easy as it sounds. What about introducing a major change or initiative? Or announcing a layoff? How to manage the flow of sensitive information without causing confusion or mistrust. No worries. We’ve spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of communicating important information. In this episode, we’ll give you four steps that will take all the stress out of making major announcements wit...
How Successful Leaders Overcome Resistance
May 05, 2020 14:14 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBYou’re well on the way to achieving your vision, but something unexpected happens. Maybe a cost overrun or a production delay. Vendors are confused. Customers aren’t happy. Employees start complaining as the problems pile up. Is it a sign that your vision is simply out of reach? Now way! We’ve been in the game long enough to know that resistance to your vision—both internal and external—is perfectly normal. It means you’re on the right track. We’ve identified the three essent...
#117: How Successful Leaders Overcome Resistance
May 05, 2020 14:14 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBYou’re well on the way to achieving your vision, but something unexpected happens. Maybe a cost overrun or a production delay. Vendors are confused. Customers aren’t happy. Employees start complaining as the problems pile up. Is it a sign that your vision is simply out of reach? Now way! We’ve been in the game long enough to know that resistance to your vision—both internal and external—is perfectly normal. It means you’re on the right track. We’ve identified the three essent...
#116: How a Business Coach Can Help You Now
April 28, 2020 08:06 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe global pandemic has upended a lot of business plans. You’ve probably thought about getting some coaching to lead more effectively, but is it the right time to make that decision? Frankly, it doesn’t seem right that you can’t get help in dealing with the crisis—because of the crisis! Let’s check that limiting belief. Based on successfully leading a large business through the Great Recession, we know that during a crisis is exactly the time you need coaching most. In this episo...
How a Business Coach Can Help You Now
April 28, 2020 08:06 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe global pandemic has upended a lot of business plans. You’ve probably thought about getting some coaching to lead more effectively, but is it the right time to make that decision? Frankly, it doesn’t seem right that you can’t get help in dealing with the crisis—because of the crisis! Let’s check that limiting belief. Based on successfully leading a large business through the Great Recession, we know that during a crisis is exactly the time you need coaching most. In this episo...
#115: 4 Essential Documents for Leading Your Business
April 21, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAs a leader, you know vision is important. But what on earth is it? There are many conflicting voices on the subject. It’s enough to make you forget the whole thing and just focus on operations. Why is this so hard? We’ve been refining these concepts for decades. And we’ve distilled them into four distinct documents that form the foundation for any successful business. Forget what you’ve heard before. Adopt this simple system, and you’ll escape the fog of vague ideas and defin...
4 Essential Documents for Leading Your Business
April 21, 2020 08:06 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAs a leader, you know vision is important. But what on earth is it? There are many conflicting voices on the subject. It’s enough to make you forget the whole thing and just focus on operations. Why is this so hard? We’ve been refining these concepts for decades. And we’ve distilled them into four distinct documents that form the foundation for any successful business. Forget what you’ve heard before. Adopt this simple system, and you’ll escape the fog of vague ideas and defin...
BONUS: How One Business Owner is Successfully Using Vision Today
April 16, 2020 08:06 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAs a leader, you’re eager to develop a vision for your business. You’ve got a copy of The Vision-Driven Leader, and you’re ready to dig in. But how do you put this all together? Is it difficult to create a Vision Script? What can you expect by way of results? We’ve got answers! We’re joined in this episode by one of our coaching clients who has already created a Vision Script and put it to work in his business. Listen now to get insider tips on the process, and a first look at the ...
How to Make Your Vision a Reality
April 14, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAs a leader, you have a clear vision for the future. But the busyness of life always pulls your attention back to business as usual. You make occasional bursts of effort toward the vision, but there’s no real progress. It’s frustrating to watch your dream for the future collecting cobwebs. Here’s what we’ve learned after more than 40 years in leadership: Vision doesn’t force its way into your business. You have to make room for it. And you can do that by linking your vision to da...
#114: How to Make Your Vision a Reality
April 14, 2020 08:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAs a leader, you have a clear vision for the future. But the busyness of life always pulls your attention back to business as usual. You make occasional bursts of effort toward the vision, but there’s no real progress. It’s frustrating to watch your dream for the future collecting cobwebs. Here’s what we’ve learned after more than 40 years in leadership: Vision doesn’t force its way into your business. You have to make room for it. And you can do that by linking your vision to da...
#113: 7 Must-Have Tools for Remote Work
April 07, 2020 08:06 - 31 minutes - 29 MBYou want to stay productive while working at home, but it’s not easy! There are challenges in team communication, collaboration, conferencing, and document sharing. And? You’ve got to set up an entirely new workspace. It’s challenging. And, especially at first, exhausting. We’ve got help. Based on nearly a decade of working remotely and leading remote teams, we’ve got the tools you need to stay productive. With these recommendations, you can stop fumbling around for solutions and...
7 Must-Have Tools for Remote Work
April 07, 2020 08:06 - 31 minutes - 29 MBYou want to stay productive while working at home, but it’s not easy! There are challenges in team communication, collaboration, conferencing, and document sharing. And? You’ve got to set up an entirely new workspace. It’s challenging. And, especially at first, exhausting. We’ve got help. Based on nearly a decade of working remotely and leading remote teams, we’ve got the tools you need to stay productive. With these recommendations, you can stop fumbling around for solutions and...
BONUS: How to Be Resilient in Tough Times
April 02, 2020 08:06 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAs a leader, you are your company’s single greatest asset. While you’re guarding your health against the coronavirus, you must also deal with the stress and responsibility of running a business. It’s tough! This crisis threatens the mental and emotional resiliency of you and your team. Given the stress we’re under, how is it even possible to keep your emotional balance? It is, and we’ve got expert advice to help you do just that. On this episode, we’re joined by Amy Alexander, LMFT,...
Why Vision Matters in Crisis
March 31, 2020 08:06 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAs a leader, you’ve thought a lot about where to take your business in the next year. But major disruptions—like the coronavirus crisis—can upend your vision. It’s a disorienting time, and it’s tempting to just hunker down and try to survive. Is it even possible to have a vision for the future right now? Yes, it is. We’ve weathered crises before, including the Great Recession. Based on our experience in leading a large company through tough times, we believe your vision matters n...
#112: Why Vision Matters in Crisis
March 31, 2020 08:06 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAs a leader, you’ve thought a lot about where to take your business in the next year. But major disruptions—like the coronavirus crisis—can upend your vision. It’s a disorienting time, and it’s tempting to just hunker down and try to survive. Is it even possible to have a vision for the future right now? Yes, it is. We’ve weathered crises before, including the Great Recession. Based on our experience in leading a large company through tough times, we believe your vision matters n...