Patrick Lencioni’s book The Ideal Team Player defines the ideal teammate as someone who is hungry, humble, and smart. Today, Dan’l and Megan break down each of these characteristics and discuss how they’ve put them into practice to transform company culture and the hiring process.…
In this special episode of Self Smarter, the team takes over the podcast while co-host, Dan’l is away celebrating her 50th birthday. Listen as each guest shares stories about the birthday girl including heartfelt messages, letters, SNL references, and music by the Beatles. …
In today’s episode, Dan’l and Megan break down the truth about vulnerability. They cover what vulnerability is vs what vulnerability isn’t, the barriers that surround this topic, and the myths involved. It’s time to get real about a topic that’s easier to avoid.…
Whether you completely shy away from conflict or just need tips to communicate more effectively, this episode is for you! Dan’l and Megan share actionable next steps to help you overcome the fear of conflict and the benefits you’ll see in your organization or relationships by following through.…
Some listeners have a healthy relationship with delegation while others hear the word and immediately cringe. In today’s episode, Dan’l and Megan share how they overcame the delegation dilemma in their organization and the steps you can take to master this practice as well.…
Are you a humble leader? Think again… In this episode, Dan’l and Megan share the importance of humility in leadership and a checklist for listeners to use as they work on cultivating this necessary trait. In today’s music moment, hear about a special performance Dan’l and Megan experienced during Megan’s Passover celebration.…
You could say that Dolly Parton was “Self Smarter” before it was cool. She has stood the test of time as a songwriter, singer, performer, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, all while remaining true to herself. In this episode, Dan’l shares leadership lessons we can all learn from Dolly Parton.…
Tune in to this must-hear episode of Self Smarter as Raina Nelson, the President & CEO of Westfalia Fruit USA, joins Dan’l and Megan to share her powerful story. You’ll hear how Raina persevered in the midst of intense adversity as well as inspiration for listeners on their own leadership journey.…
In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l is sharing the damn truth about “work-life balance.” Spoiler alert: she thinks it’s bullshit. Learn how we can put down the perception of having a perfectly balanced life and work toward giving ourselves the grace to find passion in both.…
In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share why you need to be reading Abby Wambach’s New York Times Best Selling book, Wolfpack. This book is full of actionable, memorable, digestible leadership lessons that readers can apply in the journey to becoming “Self Smarter.” In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk “go-to” karaoke songs.…
Dan’l and Megan are the hosts of this conversation-centric podcast for leaders seeking to be better every day. Whether you choose to be a leader in the workplace, at home, or in your community, we believe the most effective leaders are equipped to not only be self-starters… but self smarter.
