Today, we’re diving into an ugly word every leader must manage at some point… gossip! Dan’l and Megan are discussing the good (yes, good) and the trouble with gossip and how to navigate it as leaders. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear our take on P!nk’s acceptance speech for the 2023 iHeart Radio Icon award.…
If you want to be unsuccessful as a leader, tune in to today’s episode to hear advice like “be unreliable,” “stop learning,” and “have a negative attitude!” Dan’l and Megan jokingly talk about characteristics of unsuccessful leaders and offer advice and tips from their own leadership journey to help you overcome challenges and be the most successful leader you can be.…
Oftentimes the word “boundary” comes with a negative connotation. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share why this doesn’t have to be the case. You’ll hear more about how important boundaries are for the people in your life as well as with yourself and how to proactively set them in order to create stronger, more trusting relationships.…
In this special episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan welcome leader, entrepreneur, author, and friend, Kristen Hadeed to the podcast. Whether this is your first time meeting Kristen or you’ve been a fan for a while, enjoy this inspiring episode as Kristen gives you permission to change, permission to screw up, and permission to pave a different path as a Self Smarter leader.…
Graduation season is officially here! If you or someone you know is closing the chapter on this season of life, Dan’l and Megan are sharing advice they believe every graduate should know as they take on life’s next steps. Stay tuned for today’s music moment to hear more about Joni Mitchell and her influence on Brandi Carlisle’s career.…
Welcome writer, musician, and founder of the online sisterhood I AM HER, Julie Harper, to the Self Smarter podcast! In this special two-part series, Dan’l and Megan sit down with Julie to hear her story of finding freedom in heartbreak, standing firm in her “why,” and leading with passionate empathy.…
Welcome back writer, musician, and founder of the online sisterhood I AM HER, Julie Harper to the Self Smarter podcast. If you missed Julie’s story in part one, press pause and come back after you’ve listened to this inspiring episode! In part two, you’ll hear about Julie’s fearless pursuit of a music career in Nashville and the importance of living vulnerably and authentically as leaders…
In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss the triggers each Enneagram type faces when managing through conflict. Tune in to learn how to have a healthier relationship with conflict, how to stop avoiding it, and how to make your conflict thoughtful, productive and effective.…
Welcome actor, singer, Grammy nominee and Founder/Musical Director of Broadway Inspirational Voices, Michael McElroy, to the Self Smarter podcast! In this rich two-part series, Michael encourages us to trust ourselves, lean into unique opportunities and elicit change for the greater good.…
Welcome back actor, singer, Grammy nominee and Founder/Musical Director of Broadway Inspirational Voices, Michael McElroy, to the Self Smarter podcast. If you missed Part 1 of Michael’s beautiful story, pause, and visit our previous episode to get caught up before diving into the second half of his inspiring narrative.…
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.
