As a business owner, you likely want to grow your business. But where do you start?In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller walk you through their take on the Ansoff Matrix - a strategic planning tool that was specifically designed to help business owners and executive teams make informed decisions about how they want to achieve growth. The tool is powerful because it clarifies a world of possibilities into four distinct strategic options. You will learn:The four quadrants of the Strategic Growth MatrixHow to think through the best possible next steps for your businessExamples from Full Focus products and initiativesRemember that you can download the notes for this episode at www.businessaccelerator.com/sgm.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a business owner, before you can take your business from where it is to where you want to go, you first have to understand what that next step actually looks like. While we can talk endlessly about some of the external features of a business that is scaling up, we believe that the best way to understand the size of a business is through the type of leadership that each stage requires. In today's episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through the Four Stages of Scaling Your Business. For each stage, you will learn what the leader is doing, what the business' goal is, what the potential pitfalls are, and how people identify the business' brand. To download the full chart that outlines the Four Stages of Scaling for free, visit https://fullfocus.co/scaling/.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One habit can push away almost every business opportunity, professional connection, and potential ally. It's negativity. So many people have made a habit out of being negative that it often gets overlooked as an area for personal growth and professional improvement. But, the truth is that the people around you notice it and, almost without fail, it is hurting the relationships that you need the most.In this episode, Michael Hyatt offers seven steps to not only avoid the negativity trap, but to offer your colleagues, team members, friends, and family something more positive and helpful. And remember, being more positive isn't just about feeling good, it's about achieving better results in your business. In this episode, you will learn how to:Uncover the hidden forces driving your negativityDiscover how a firm decision can start a ripple effect in your life.Reshaping your identity can reshape your worldFor more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 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 episode, you’ll discover—The danger of exploitation through powerHow our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudesThe cure for entitlementWhy your team member may be resistant toward certain tasksThe cascading effect of not honoring your wordResources:Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinFor more, visit https://leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"How can I scale my business without expanding my team?" That's a question that most business owners have undoubtedly asked themselves. We're told to believe that a bigger team means more possibilities, more profits, more potential, but what if that isn't true? In this episode, Michael and Megan discuss the value of having a smaller, more nimble team. They also shed light on a key secret that businesses, no matter how small, can leverage to save time, reduce trouble, and maintain alignment. In this episode, Michael and Megan:Discuss how to streamline your business operationsShare surprising advice on making the most out of your existing resourcesAnd explain how to turn potential constraints into powerful productivity toolsFor more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We live in a society of "more is better". The argument goes that a big business is obviously better than a small one. But, is that actually true? What if you could actually achieve more with less? On this episode, Joel Miller speaks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy shares the subtle yet powerful biological and psychological reasons behind our 'addition bias' and how we can recalibrate our mindsets to view subtraction as an equally valid – and often better – choice. The conversation culminates in Leidy's description of the 'meeting doomsday' tactic - a powerful strategy that could free up hours on your calendar every week.In this episode, you'll learn:How subtraction can often be more beneficial than addition, especially in small business environments.The need to shift from the common assumption that more is always better, and how to build processes that incorporate subtraction as a strategic choice.The biological and psychological influences driving our "addition bias"To learn more about Dr. Klotz and his book, visit https://www.leidyklotz.com/.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The idea of "firing" a client can be very scary for a business owner. After all, the whole point of owning and running a business is to maximize the amount of money coming in the door! However, as you'll hear in today's episode, firing a client can be just the decision that allows your business to thrive. In this episode, Michael and Megan use their experiences running companies to reveal the four telltale signs it's time to fire a client. They also discuss how to establish healthy boundaries, respect your team's morale, and create truly satisfying client relationships.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer is fast approaching and that means that it's time to start finalizing those vacation plans. Yes, you read that right: you need to take a vacation. Even though this may sound counterintuitive, your business needs you to take take off so that you can be rested, excited, and engaged while you're in the office. On top of that, those processes that you put in place so that you can actually take a vacation, those are the same processes that will allow your company to thrive. So, that's win-win!In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay Solutions, to discuss delegation. If there is one person who can help you understand how to delegate, then it is Tricia. As the CEO of a virtual staffing company, Tricia knows what it takes to excel at delegation so that busy leaders have an opportunity to recharge.BELAY’s ebook, Delegate to Elevate, is a great way to learn about some healthy delegation strategies to help you lead well and take that much needed vacation. Just text "BA" to the number 55123 to download your free copy.And to learn more about BELAY and our Virtual Assistant services, visit www.belaysolutions.com to schedule a call with one of our Solution ConsultantsThis episode contains sponsored content from Belay Solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So many business owners get caught up in the day-to-day, putting out fires rather than doing the work they love. What if this turned around? What if you could do parts of your job that you love and leave the rest to others? And, what if after all of that, you could watch your business grow? What if the business could run without you showing up for work at all?These don't have to be hypothetical questions. This could be your life. In today's special episode, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, and two BusinessAccelerator coaches talk you through the 5 building blocks that help a company run itself. After that, the panel takes questions from business owners like you. You won't want to miss this.To sign up for your Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/blocks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Meetings are the worst.” We've all said that at one point in time. Perhaps you even own the “I survived another meeting” coffee mug! People's complaints usually center on the idea that meetings are long, boring, and not even that useful for you or your organization.But what if meetings themselves are actually good?As a leader, how can you make sure that your meetings are productive and efficient? What might that mean for your business?In this episode, two different guests will help you supercharge your meetings. First, Joel Miller speaks with Full Focus CEO, Megan Hyatt Miller, about how to optimize the time you spend in meetings. After that, Joel is joined by Full Focus Chief Experience Officer, Erin Perry, to talk about how to optimize meetings themselves. If you can get these two topics under your belt, you’ll see a tremendous change in both the pacing of your meetings and the return on investment for your business.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 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—the people that you need to run and scale the business that you dream of.In this episode, you’ll discover—Why compensation isn’t everythingHow purpose is more important than you thinkOne of the primary reasons people leave companiesThe relationship between engagement and retentionThe components of a well-written job descriptionIdeas for compelling benefitsResources:FREE business performance assessment callThe Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody BergerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a business leader, you undoubtedly have ideas and beliefs that you put into practice every day as you seek to guide your organization into the future. No matter how certain you are of these guiding beliefs, it's important to question them: How accurate are they? If they're not accurate, then how might those beliefs be hurting your business?In today's episode, we explore limiting beliefs as they apply to both the marketing and HR departments of your organization. More importantly, we also offer some actionable liberating truths that your teams can use to grow.First, Megan Hyatt Miller speaks with Marissa Miller, Director of Marketing at Full Focus. Marissa shares five limiting beliefs that marketing professionals experience. After that, Megan talks to Full Focus Chief Experience Officer, Erin Perry, about how limiting beliefs show up in HR and Operations.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a moment to think about the following question: What does it take to grow my business? Truly stop and think about it. Get out a piece of paper and write down the steps that you, as a business leader, think are crucial to achieving the growth that you've only dreamed of?Did you do it? Well, there is a very good chance that you failed to write down the most important ingredient to your business' growth: mindset. That might sound like psychobabble or something unserious, but it's 100% true.In this episode, Michael and Megan talk about four actions that you can take to generate the breakthroughs you need to grow your business. After that, Joel speaks with author (and former rocket scientist) Ozan Varol. He talks about some common traps that business leaders fall into and offers ways to avoid getting stuck in them.Check out Ozan Varol's brand new book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary: www.geniusbook.net.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the truth: It doesn't matter how passionate you are, how smart you are, or how tenacious you are - the cap on the growth of your business is you. You alone can only do so much. That's why at BusinessAccelerator we talk so much about scaling yourself and your business. But, what does that mean and how do you actually do it?In today's special episode, Michael and Megan bring the show back to its roots and talk directly about why BusinessAccelerator is the premiere business coaching program available today. After that, Joel speaks with BusinessAccelerator coach, Brent High. Brent walks you through the entire 45-minute Business Growth Coaching Call so you can see the value to you - even if you don't join BusinessAccelerator.To book your free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the end of the first quarter approaches, now is a good time to reflect on how your goals are going. Hopefully you're progressing on all of them and feeling great! However, there's a good chance that at least one of your goals is either dragging behind or stuck entirely. If that's the case for you, then there's no need to panic! This episode is going to help you get unstuck and get moving towards your goals.To help get you moving, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller share five questions that will help you get unstuck. After that, Joel speaks with Tim Vandehey, co-author of the book, Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don't Finish What We Start. Tim explains what "swiping" is, how it pertains to goal achievement, and how you can leverage this knowledge to propel yourself forward. To learn more about Tim's book, visit https://swipethebook.com/.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneurs tend to be product people. They can find solutions to a problem and maybe even turn those solutions into a potentially profitable business. At this point, however, entrepreneurs often run into a problem: those skills that helped them develop a product are very different than the ones they need to market and publicize that solution to the public. What an entrepreneur needs are helpful frameworks to give them the baseline knowledge they need to grow their business. Well, you're in luck.Joel Miller speaks with Full Focus Chief Revenue Officer, Courtney Baker, about reimagining the famous "Four Ps of Marketing" for modern times. After that, Joel speaks with author, podcaster, and publicity expert, Susie Moore. She explains to Joel how small business owners can use the media to grow their business.For more info from Susie Moore, visit www.getrockstarpr.com.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joel talks with Amy Porterfield talk about her new book, Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World. The talk about creative customer avatars, creating consistent content, sharing your story, unbossing, and so much more. For more information on Amy's new book, visit www.twoweeksnoticebook.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chances are that you're delegating wrong.Our coaching programs has worked with thousands of business owners to help them achieve more while doing less. No matter the industry, there is one area that these leaders almost universally fail to recognize and leverage: delegation. Without proper delegation, your company can only grow to the size that you can personally handle. The best way to add capacity to what your business is capable of doing is to bring other people onto the team and properly train them to execute on your vision.Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller use their business coaching experience to share three mistakes that business owners regularly make when delegating. After that, Joel Miller speaks business owner and New York Times Best-Selling author, Amy Porterfield. She shares some of her philosophies and processes for delegating. She also shares a story about what poorly delegated projects can cost your business (to the tune of $20,000!).For more on Amy Porterfield's new book, Two Week's Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World, visit: https://twoweeksnoticebook.com/.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story we often tell ourselves about entrepreneurs often centers on their intelligence, bravery, and leadership. But the truth is that as a leader, you simply cannot reach your goals unless you are willing to trust in other to help you get there. This means peers, mentors, colleagues, employees, friends, and family - we all need a community in order to be successful. In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk you through three reasons that you need community in order to achieve your goals. After that, Joel Miller speaks with Dr. Henry Cloud about the importance of trust in all of our relationships.For more information on Dr. Clouds' new book, Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, visit https://trustbydrhenrycloud.com/.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to accomplish those exciting goals that you've set for yourself, then your most important resource is time. The problem is that time is a finite resource and you already have so much to do! The only way that you can find the time you need to do big things is to get control of your calendar. Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk you through three ways that you're probably sabotaging your own calendar and offer you some helps tips to get moving in the right direction. After that, Joel Miller speaks with Full Focus Chief Revenue Officer (and Focus on This co-host), Courtney Baker. She's going to talk through the strategies she uses in her professional and personal lives that help her get things done.To find out more information about Megan and Michael's new book, Mind Your Mindset, go to www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Setting a goal is one thing. But, the trick is finding a way to push towards accomplishing your goals when life starts throwing obstacles in your way. In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller offer you four tactics that can help you achieve the goals you've set for yourself and get real results. After that, Joel Miller speaks with BusinessAccelerator™ Performance Coach, Dustin Guyton. He talks about how he takes these goal achievement strategies and uses them directly with business owners and leaders.To find out more information about Megan and Michael's new book, Mind Your Mindset, go to www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most common limiting beliefs that business owners have is: "I'm simply not good with money." That's a story that even Michael Hyatt told himself for a long time. Since we've been talking about mindset for the last couple of weeks, we felt it would be nice to focus in on a specific mindset that we can all stand to reinterpret and explore what it means to change your mindset around money.First, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller will share three steps to challenging your mindset around money - with a bonus, very actionable, fourth step. Then, to help make these ideas more concrete, Joel Miller speaks with Full Focus CFO Rob Tanner about three money truths that every business leader should know.To find out more information about Megan and Michael's new book, Mind Your Mindset, go to www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the saying goes, "Knowledge is power". Continually learning and seeking to optimize your knowledge is one of the marks of an outstanding leader. With that in mind, it is time to explore not just what we think, but how we think and, even more crucially, how we can optimize our thinking.In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk with Joel Miller about five key insights to help optimize your thinking. It's all in their new book, Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts With Your Thinking. After that, Joel speaks with Kevin Jennings, one of the amazing coaches at Business Accelerator. Kevin talks about how he applies these ideas around thinking into his coaching.To find out more information about Megan and Michael's new book, Mind Your Mindset, go to www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all have a voice that lives inside of our head. It's called The Narrator. The Narrator tells the story of your life, as it happens, and then that story will point you into making certain decisions. Sometimes those decisions are good. Sometimes they're bad. Since the implications of what The Narrator tells you are so huge, then there's only one thing you can do: figure out if The Narrator is telling the truth.To celebrate the launch of their new book, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller share ways that you can challenge the negative stories from The Narrator and then put it to work for you.Make sure to pick up your copy of Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com or your favorite book retailer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No matter how good you are at giving advice to others, it is always difficult to follow your own advice. Since you're able to provide solid advice to your friends and colleagues, it's clear that the advice you need for yourself is lurking somewhere inside of you. How do we access that information and then start to use it in our own professional and personal lives? In this episode, we tackle the negative mindsets that are blocking your progress.First, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller provide three steps to coach your thinking so you can get better results. The insights come from their new book Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts With Your Thinking. Pre-order the book today at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.After that, Joel Miller speaks with author Ethan Kross about some of the findings in his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every day you are confronted thousands of decisions - often as many as 35,000. Everything that you do is a choice, but if you spent one second for every decision, then you'd spend almost 10 hours a day just making decisions. That doesn't even include the time it would take to actually accomplish the things you choose. Luckily, the human brain has the ability to eliminate thousands of those decisions through a very simple tool: habits.If you can become aware of your habits, then you'll be able to evaluate the ones that are serving you, the ones that are hurting you, and the ones that you should pick up. In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller discuss the habits that they're currently working on. After that, Joel Miller speaks with Courtney Baker about two habits that are a vital part of the Full Focus System that many people simply miss.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While it might seem cliche, the new year is a perfect opportunity to set goals both personally and professionally. This is due to something called the "Fresh Start Effect". This idea might seem more intuitive than quantitative, but the reality is that there is a lot of data behind the effectiveness of the Fresh Start Effect. Understanding how to harness the new year could be the difference between a good year and a great year.In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller offer you four steps for making positive change happen in the new year. After that, Joel Miller speaks with author and economist, Dr. Katy Milkman, about the Fresh State Effect and how to use it in your leadership.For more about Katy Milkman and her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be", visit https://www.katymilkman.com/.The quote from Nick Gillespie comes from episode 77 of Political Beats: https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/political-beats/episode-77-nick-gillespie-the-byrds/Take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect and sign-up for Best Year Ever! It's not too late! Visit www.fullfocus.co/goalsetting.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people don't follow through on the goals that they set for themselves. This is common knowledge. But the more important question is: Why are people struggling to achieve their goals? It turns out that some of it has to do with how we structure our goals and some of it has to do with our motivation for choosing those goals in the first place.In this episode, Megan and Michael talk about five mistakes that people make when setting goals and how to move forward. Then, Joel speaks to author Luke Burgis about the importance of how we're motivated.Make sure to check out Luke's book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.If you need help setting your goals, then you should check out Full Focus' Best Year Ever event on January 6, 2023. For more information, visit https://fullfocus.co/goalsetting.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If there's one thing that a leader is good at, then it's probably making lists. More often than not, it's a to-do list of tasks that you'll probably never finish and make you feel like you'll never catch up (because you always add more than you can check off). But, what if there were lists that made you feel good?In this episode, we're branching out from the to-do list and providing leaders with a few other lists that might provide clarity and increase happiness and motivation. First, Megan and Joel talk about the lists that they have found the most valuable as business leaders. Then, Joel speaks with Jeremy Adam Smith, the editor of Greater Good Magazine and co-editor of The Gratitude Project. Jeremy shares some important research on gratitude and Joel makes the case for making a gratitude list.For more from Jeremy, visit Greater Good Magazine or pick up a copy of The Gratitude Project!For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Hyatt returns to the podcast after a quadruple bypass surgery. He shares the story about what led him to call for an ambulance, encourages others to listen to their bodies, and talks directly about what he's learned throughout his recovery. For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's one month left to close out the year. That's the good news. The bad news is that December is perhaps the most overwhelming month of the year. It is simply stuffed with commitments that need your attention. With all of the parties, holidays, and year-end festivities, how do you steer your organization towards its end of year goals while also maintaining sanity in your life?That's the question we answer in this episode. First, Megan Hyatt Miller speaks with Erin Perry about five strategies that you can use immediately to banish overwhelm and still keep your eye on your organizational goals. After that, Megan speaks with fellow CEOs Tricia Sciortino (BELAY) and Shannon Litton (5by5) about how their organizations close out the year. For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some people will look at the title of this episode and immediately think, "Gratitude is a 'soft skill' that has nothing to do with the productivity and profitability of my business." Those people are very, very wrong. Don't be like those people.The reality is that showing and modeling gratitude within your organization can have a tremendous impact: Employees feel valued, morale and retention are high, and productivity soars. In this episode, Megan Hyatt Miller and Courtney Baker talk about five ways that business leaders can model gratitude within their organization.Then, Joel Miller speaks with author and leadership consultant Chester Elton about the data that supports practicing gratitude at work. He explores myths surrounding gratitude and walks you through some practices that leaders can implement today.For more on Chester Elton, visit https://chesterelton.com/.For more on the book Leading with Gratitude, visit https://a.co/d/djOlXAeFor more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a leader, you might find it overwhelming to have too many voices chiming in with their opinions on an important decision. You're in charge so you should be able to decide for yourself, right? Well, it turns out that there are good reasons to encourage your employees and stakeholders to actively and equitably participate in the brainstorming process. In this episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through the Nominal Group Technique for generating the ideas you need to push your organization forward. Also, Joel Miller speaks with Wendy Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. She talks about how the paradox of "either/or" keeps leaders thinking small.For more detailed exploration of Nominal Group Technique (NGT), visit https://chess.wisc.edu/niatx/content/contentpage.aspx?NID=147.For more information about Wendy Smith's book, visit https://bothandthinking.net/.For more podcasts, visit www.businessacclerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of values the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a business owner, every time that you solve a problem it probably feels like you're doing your job. But, what if you're actually undermining your business' longterm potential for growth?In this episode of the Business Accelerator podcast, Joel Miller attempts to answer that question through an exploration of a concept called "choice architecture" or "choice design". First Joel speaks with Eric Johnson, a professor at Columbia Business School and the head of the Center for Decision Sciences. He's also the author of the book, The Elements of Choice: Why the Way we Decide Matter. After that, in a revealing conversation, Megan Hyatt Miller and Courtney Baker take the philosophies of choice design and apply it to the business world. The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of values the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Botanists will tell you to have a vision for how you want a plant to look before you start pruning it. The same is true for your life and your business.Whether you're talking about programs, processes, personal commitments, or even people - over time, they all tend to accumulate. You simply end up with more of everything. However, overgrowth impedes your ability to scale yourself and your business. In order to grow, you're going to have to prune.In the first episode of the Business Accelerator podcast, we tackle The Pruning Principle. First, Full Focus' Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk about four key areas that business owners can target when thinking about pruning: programs, processes, people, and even personal obligations.Then, Joel Miller, Chief Content Officer at Full Focus, talks with author Dr. Henry Cloud about how The Pruning Principle intersects with the ideas in his book, Necessary Endings. Dr. Cloud offers some valuable insights into why leaders often struggle to prune their businesses.To schedule a free 45-minute Business Growth Coaching Call, visit https://businessaccelerator.com/podcast/.For more on Dr. Henry Cloud, visit https://www.drcloud.com/.Dr. Cloud's book, Necessary Endings, is available here: https://amzn.to/3VLqS8aSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dissent isn’t comfortable, no matter which end you’re on. But it’s essential. Companies that don’t welcome dissent are in danger of falling headlong into damaging situations that would have been avoidable —if only someone had mustered the courage to speak up.So what should you do? How should you respond in the face of dissent? And how can you practice dissent in a way that expresses respect and care? Michael and Megan delve into these questions and more in this candid conversation, providing a treasure trove of practical tips for leveraging dissent to help your company grow.In this episode, you’ll discover—Why responding to dissent by wielding the power of your position is a mistakeWhat to do when you feel your physiological response to confrontationThe reason leaders of the best teams should expect to experience dissentWhy your level of relational capital should shape the method of your dissentThe difference between agreement and alignment—and why it mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your company is producing strong results, but your team seems weary. The success of yesterday unintentionally gets lost in the grind of today. How do you rejuvenate your people to continue on and even reach for new goals?In this episode, Michael and Megan discuss the way a culture of celebration leads to confidence for your team and momentum that breeds success. They share their tips on approaching celebration both thoughtfully and practically and equip you with tools for making it a regular part of your routine, so you can create engagement, foster teamwork, and drive greater performance.In this episode, you’ll discover—Why it’s vital to celebrate your team’s winsThe value of public acknowledgment3 ways to show your team you see and appreciate themPro tips for investing in celebration, even if it doesn’t come naturallyResources:Lead to Win Episode 159: "3 Moves That Defied an Economic Downturn"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re building your business but feel lost in the thick of things. You know it’s valuable to pause and think big picture, but you’re not sure how or where to begin. You don’t want to waste time spinning your wheels. What are the most important areas to focus on? And what is proven to have lasting impact?In this episode, Michael and Megan reflect on the past 10 years and explore the top 6 lessons they have learned while building a thriving business. They show you how to cast a vision and allow space for it to grow and shift over time, and then how to set yourself up with transformational mindsets and tools that lead to long-term success.In this episode, you’ll discover—The importance of having no sacred cows How to free yourself up to make greater contributionsWhy your team—not your clients—are your greatest asset2 key questions to ask that lead to business successWhy it’s critical not to export ideas you haven’t first imported Resources: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud Belay Solutions Free to Focus by Michael HyattWin at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt MillerBusinessAccelerator® Community - cash flow spreadsheet and tutorial  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's that time of year again. The weather is changing, leaves are falling off the trees, and your favorite leadership podcast is talking about Strategic Planning again. If there’s one thing that humans do well, it’s imagining the future. (We can do it badly, too, of course.) But the important thing is that we can create better outcomes for ourselves and our businesses when we do it intentionally. That's where Strategic Planning comes in. We recently hosted our second annual Strategic Design workshop and the insights and breakthroughs were game-changing. We can't wait to see what our clients do in the new year!Today, Michael and Megan help you plan for success in 2023 by offering you 6 essential ingredients for an effective strategic plan.In this episode, you will learn:How to survey your employees to better serve themWhich financial data you'll need heading into the new yearWhich stakeholders need to be talked to and considered during this processThe importance of both vision and valuesRemember that we're offering a special discount on our On-Demand Strategic Design Workshop, but you gotta act fast! Visit leadto.win/strategicplan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Quiet quitting" seems to be the hot topic of conversation in business and leadership circles right now. But, what exactly is "quiet quitting"? How can you figure out if your employees are doing it? And, perhaps most importantly, how can you create an organizational culture where your team members will feel empowered in their job?Michael and Megan talk through four specific strategies that leaders like you can use to avoid quiet quitting among your employees.In this episode, you will learn:How sharing your vision with employees can make a huge differenceHow the new post-pandemic realities can make employee disconnection a real issueWhy taking the time to learn about your employees is important (even if you're in a large company)Download the Quiet Quitting Survey at https://fullfocus.co/quietquitting.BusinessAccelerator clients have developed the vision and processes to help minimize quiet quitting within their own organizations. Make sure to book your free Business Growth Coaching Call at www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails — by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is half over. This ends up cutting into your personal life as you try to make up for lost time. It all leads to you feeling more tired, more stressed, and less productive at work and at home. If you heed our advice, you can minimize this pain. The advice is simple: Hire an executive assistant!Once you've decided that there's no other way to get that time back, then the next question is: What do I do with a new EA? To help answer that, Michael and Megan are joined by Tricia Sciortino. Before she was the CEO of BELAY, she was Michael's first executive assistant. They talk about how Michael started her out and how she uses her experience to help leaders all around the world get more time and increase their productivity.In this episode, you'll learn:Best practices to get a new executive assistant up and runningThe one task that more and more leaders are utilizing their EA's to do How best to communicate with your EAHow to set goals for your EA You can get a free download of Tricia’s book: Rise Up and Lead Well: How Leveraging an Assistant Will Change Your Life & Maximize Your Time. In this ebook, Tricia shares what she’s learned in her journey from assistant to CEO about how to work successfully with an assistant. Text LEADTOWIN to 55123 for the free download today. This episode was sponsored by BELAY. Find out more at www.belaysolutions.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week we talked about the importance of a thriving company culture. Hopefully, Michael and Megan made the case that a company culture is both important and the responsibility of the leader. We're going to continue that conversation by talking about how businesses can actually cultivate a thriving company culture - no matter where they're starting from. In this episode, Michael and Megan share four ingredients that are essential to creating a culture that drives employee satisfaction and operating results.You will learn:What is the correct number of values your organization should haveWhether values should be aspirational or descriptiveHow to check that your company values are aligning with company practiceWhat it requires of a leader to create a positive company cultureCompany culture is an important subject that is discussed with clients of BusinessAccelerator. If you found this conversation helpful, then book your free Business Growth Call at www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anywhere you find a group of people, you'll find a culture. That's true for families, churches, cities, neighborhoods, and anything else that you can think of that includes more than one person. This idea is especially true for businesses. Leaders need to have a vision for how they want their culture to look and feel. If they don't, you could find yourself surrounded by a toxic culture that not only hurts business, but makes everyone miserable.In this episode, Michael and Megan will talk about the four ways that culture drives employee satisfaction and operating results.You will learn:A useful definition for company culture that is specific and actionable.The value that security (in all forms) brings to happiness and productivity.The importance of a person's congruence between home and work. How to recognize culture drift in your organization.To schedule your free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit https://businessaccelerator.com/podcast/.For more podcasts, visit https://leadto.win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your business is probably the largest single asset in your portfolio. You've invested time and money into and, one day, you may want to see a healthy return on those investments. If you want to maximize the value of your business, then you should start making plans today so that you'll be ready. Michael Hyatt has bought and sold over a dozen businesses. In this episode, Michael shares eight value accelerators that will help you increase the value of your business. (As a bonus, it will also mean that you're probably doing less work, too!)You will learn:The cost of not preparing for a future where you need to sellHow to entice as many potential buyers to the tableHow to plan your exit dateThe importance of building an excellent teamTo take advantage of our special offer, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/act before the end of August 17th and schedule your free Business Growth Coaching Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is no denying that you will get further, faster with a good coach. But what about a great coach? How much further could you get with amazing coaching? Today's episode tackles that question by talking to LeeAnn Moody, Director of Performance Coaching for Full Focus. LeeAnn and Michael break down the four characteristics of great coaching and they help you identify what you might need to be successful for your organization.In this episode, you will:Learn the four characteristics of great coachingHear from Michael about his very first coach and what they taught himHow a great coach provides you with the frameworks you need to be an effective leaderHow to leverage the various styles of coaching to your advantageFor more information on Full Focus Coaching and to schedule your free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the heigh of the pandemic, everyone was forced to go remote. But, now that offices have opened back up, leaders and staff are confronted with some challenging questions around a seemingly basic concept: Where should work happen? Elon Musk publicly drew his own line in the sand when he declared that all Tesla employees must work "for a minimum (and I mean *minimum*) of 40 hours per week" in-person before they could do any remote work. Failure to show up meant that they employees got fired. It's clear that Elon Musk finds remote work to be "pretend" work.We don't agree with him. We do, however, think that it's important to critically examine the nature of your organization and how both in-person and remote options have their own benefits. In this episode, you will learn-What's best about in-person and remote work optionsHow different organizations (and even different jobs within an organization) might have different location needsHow a hybrid system leverages the best of both worlds and how we use it as Full Focus.For more podcasts, visit https://leadto.winTo elevate your leadership, go to www.businessaccelerator.com and schedule your free 45-minute business growth coaching call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you could grow your business and only do about 20% of the work you're currently doing? If that were true, you would do almost anything to find out how to do it, right?Well, it is true. With a clear vision and effective delegation you can actually accomplish big, important things with your business with 80% less effort on your part. In this episode, Michael and Megan outline the 10-80-10 Principle. It's an approach to delegation that will change your life - but only if you're willing to give it a try.In this episode, you will learn about:What the 10-80-10 principle isHow to set-up this principle within your own leadership and businessHow to troubleshoot problems as they ariseMichael and Megan's history with delegation and how the 10-80-10 principle changes everything.To learn more exciting ideas that will help you both win at work and succeed at life, go schedule a free call at www.businessaccelerator.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.