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.…
In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan debunk the idea that you have to either be an introvert or an extrovert. With the information presented, you’ll feel empowered to lean into both in order to become the most effective leader.…
You’ve heard Dan’l and Megan discuss the Enneagram and the Ideal Team Player, and today they’re introducing another powerful resource and assessment they’ve used to transform the culture at DMA Solutions. Tune in to hear about the Working Genius assessment and how you can put this tool to use in your workplace or organization to get the best possible results out of your team.…
You asked, she answered…literally! In this special episode of Self Smarter, Jordan steps in while Megan is away to ask Dan’l questions that many of you submitted. Dan’l is covering everything from leadership and owning her own business to parenthood and questions about navigating life.…
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.
