In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk with Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon shares his journey from negativity to a thriving, positive life and the principles he’s developed to help teams and individuals succeed.

From practical strategies for fueling positive energy to addressing the root causes of negativity, Jon’s wisdom is a must-hear for leaders striving to win at work and succeed at home.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Every one of us is going to have to overcome negativity, adversity, and challenges to ultimately define ourselves and our team's success. And the main message is: You have to overcome negativity with positivity.”
2. “You’re the driver. You decide the kind of ride it’s going to be… It’s all about ownership.”
3. “You write down your success of the day and every night you go to bed a success. Every morning you wake up a success. You’re now creating more and more success because what you focus on starts to show up more in your life.”
4. “The root for the Greek word ‘anxious’ means to separate and divide. And so someone who’s anxious, they feel separate and divided. What does fear do? Divides.”
5. “The change happened when I started to take walks of gratitude every day because I read you can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time.”
6. “You’re not the thoughts you think—you’re the thoughts you believe. Negative thoughts are going to come in all the time. What thoughts are you believing and what stories are you choosing to believe about yourself?”
7. “There’s a feeling that you’re winning [at work and at home] and yet at the same time, you’re probably always going to feel like. ‘What can I do better? And how can I do this more in both places?’ I call it positive discontent.”

Key Takeaways

1. You’re the Driver: Own your energy and your impact. Leaders set the tone for their teams and must model positivity.
2. Fuel Your Energy Daily: Practices like gratitude walks, journaling, and prayer can help leaders stay energized and engaged.
3. Address Negativity Head-On: Successful leaders confront issues directly, fostering accountability and growth without demeaning their teams.
4. Build Positive Team Cultures: Principles like “No Complaining Without a Solution” and “Love + Accountability” transform how teams function.

Resources

• The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
• The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon
• The Success Journal by Jon Gordon

Learn more about Jon Gordon’s work at jongordon.com

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/pr_itESG_GA

Podcast: This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof to explore the hidden traps of burnout, cynicism, and the tolls of unexamined motivations. Carey dives into his journey from lawyer to pastor to leadership coach, sharing how he’s learned to manage energy and avoid burnout while building an impactful career.

Carey’s insights touch on the importance of self-leadership, the dangers of “mid-grade burnout,” and strategies for setting lasting boundaries. The conversation is rich with practical advice for leaders in any field who want to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “I think unexamined motivations drive you until they destroy you.”
2. “Self-leadership is the ability to heal ourselves, to stay engaged, to stay healthy—everything from avoiding burnout and not becoming the person everyone resents to staying engaged at a meaningful level and avoiding cynicism and pride.”
3. “Just look at the internal battle of a leader, how lonely it is, how you often feel you don’t have anyone to turn to about the personal demons you’re fighting.”
4. “I worked with a lot of lawyers who were really at the top of their game. It was sort of the Wall Street of Canada, right? I realized very early on: Oh, it’s empty up here.”
5. “I think you’ve got to make a decision: I’m going to trust again. I’m going to hope again. I’m going to believe again.”
6. “Cynical people are never curious and curious people are never cynical. They seem to be mutually exclusive.”
7. “That position of feeling numb most days is a big warning sign.”
8. “We’re inundated with too many relationships and we’re overwhelmed, overworked, overcommitted.”
9. “If you’re winning at work and losing at home, you’re losing.”

Key Takeaways

1. Self-Leadership Matters: Carey explains that leading yourself well is the foundation of effective leadership.
2. The Dangers of Mid-Grade Burnout: While many recognize full-blown burnout, Carey highlights the subtler, persistent signs that show up as disengagement or apathy.
3. Prioritize Close Relationships: Carey describes the power of “3–5 deep friendships” that keep us grounded and resilient.
4. The Antidote to Cynicism: When cynicism creeps in, choosing curiosity can help leaders reconnect and stay energized.
5. Boundaries with Purpose: Categorical decisions (like “no breakfast meetings”) can help protect your peak hours and ensure work doesn’t consume your personal life.

Resources

• Didn’t See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof
• The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lK5NYaZGm3w

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Grant Baldwin, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of The Speaker Lab. Grant shares his journey from burnout to intentionally designing a life centered around balance, freedom, and his core values.

The conversation covers topics like the significance of constraints, the importance of overcoming fear, and why it’s essential to design your life instead of just living it by default. Grant's stories and insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to blend ambition with a meaningful, balanced life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “You have to regularly find things where the challenge exceeds the skill set… Over time, the skill set exceeds the challenge and you feel bored and you kind of feel like you’re going through the motions.”
2. “We design in a way that makes sense to say, ‘No, no, you can have your cake and eat it, too.’”
3. “It can’t be this open-ended thing of like, ‘I’ll do anything for anybody anywhere.’”
4. “Don’t act like a victim, saying, ‘In order to fill-in-the-blank, I have to do it this way.’ No, you absolutely do not.”
5. “This is a good life. I’ve got one shot at this thing. And so I want to make sure that a lived it well and I was satisfied with what I did.”
6. “If we are great entrepreneurs, if we’re great speakers, if we’re great authors, if we’re heart fill-in-the-blank, but we drop the ball as husbands, wives, moms, dads—if we’re a shell of a human being, we’re doing it wrong.”

Key Takeaways

1. Intentional Life Design: Your life doesn’t have to follow a set path—design it to fit your values and goals. Be intentional about the decisions you make and the priorities you set.
2. Constraints Create Freedom: Using boundaries to focus your efforts can actually create more opportunities. Grant explains why saying “no” is crucial to living a life that aligns with your values.
3. Facing Fear: Fear isn’t something to be avoided; it’s a sign that you’re about to do something significant. Grant explores how to “borrow courage” on the way to building confidence..
4. Building a Speaking Career: Grant shares a few of his best tips to build a speaking business by clarifying what you want to talk about and who you want to speak to.
5. Coaching & Mentorship: Investing in coaches can accelerate your learning and help you avoid common pitfalls—and it’s been key to Grant’s success.

Resources

• Grant Baldwin’s website: The Speaker Lab
• Follow Grant on Instagram: @grantbaldwin
• Book recommendation: “The Successful Speaker” by Grant Baldwin
• Related Episode: Ep. 19, Living Intentionally with Dan Miller

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Hg1tCFBRoWI

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound