You’ve likely heard the phrase “EQ” or “emotional intelligence” used in editorial and pop culture lately, but what do these words actually mean? In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss all things emotional intelligence and EQ – what it means, why it’s important, and the resources and lessons they’ve applied along the way.…

In this episode of Self Smarter, our resident Enneagram expert, Marci Allen, is joining Megan to share how you can identify your “Enneagram wing.” If you don’t know what that means, you’re in the right place. Welcome and come on in!…

The word “toxic” is commonly thrown around these days but what does it actually mean regarding culture? In this episode of Self Smarter, we’re discussing the damn truth about toxic cultures – how to spot them, how to stop them, and how to learn from them as a leader or a member of an organization.…

We’re celebrating our 20th episode and taking a walk down memory lane by highlighting important lessons and learning moments we’ve experienced along the way.  We hope this episode will encourage you, make you laugh, and help you think differently (in a good way) about leadership.…

“Servant leadership” has been a popular term for a while, but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Self Smarter, we’re discussing the meaning and characteristics of servant leaders to validate and/or motivate listeners to better lead the people in their lives.…

In this episode of Self Smarter, we’re talking about the cringy topic of “imposter syndrome.” But don’t worry, we’re not just talking about it, we’re sharing how you can overcome this state of mind that most people confront in life. Stay tuned for our music moment to hear some fun history on Elvis Presley, the new movie, and his impact on Dan’l and Megan’s lives growing up as kids in the 70s.…

Have you ever thought about how your journey to become “Self Smarter” is influencing those around you? On this special episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan are joined by Mackey Payton, Dan’l’s daughter, to discuss what it was like to grow up in a home where self-knowledge and self-awareness were being practiced.…

Why do we fear pressing “send” on the email? Why do we touch up our pictures before we share them on Instagram? Whether we like to admit it or not, we can all relate to the struggle of perfectionism. In today’s episode, Dan’l and Megan share why it’s important to actually choose imperfection in order to live more connected and authentic lives.…

When the only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected, emotional agility is vital for us as humans and as leaders. In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan define emotional agility and share what they’ve been learning about this practice in order to help us all feel empowered during life’s twists and turns.…

The reality of “work remote” expectations is not something we can ignore as leaders. In this episode of Self Smarter, you’ll hear Dan’l and Megan’s thoughts regarding the new expectation to work remotely, how they navigated this as leaders, and offer practical tips to guide you, our listeners, in making these decisions for your team.…