In this episode, Stu McLaren (who filled in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt) and I discussed the most important asset for leaders and how to safeguard it.







It affects our perspective and purpose. It impacts how we interact with our teams, potential clients, and customers. What is this critical leadership asset? It’s our heart. Today I’m sharing four disciplines to keep it in shape.



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In this episode, you’ll discover:





One essential ingredient for productivity, focus, and effectiveness. (Hint: It’s something we usually skimp when time gets tight.)

Why you can’t afford to mistake amusement for recreation—and one simple test to tell the difference.

That relationships are critical for leaders—but that the most beneficial relationships require intentionality.

Three drains on our time and energy that we must eliminate if we want to develop and guard our hearts.

Why the fear of missing out is making you really miss out.

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You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.



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My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:







Explore Additional Resources



In this episode we mentioned the following resources:





Book: The Power of Full Engagement

Blog: How to Become More Consistent in Your Daily Journaling. This post has the seven questions I mention in the podcast.

Blog: The Importance of a Leader’s Heart

Blog: Your Most Important Leadership Tool

Blog: The Four Disciplines of the Heart

Blog: The Practice of Stillness

Blog: Why People Who Sleep Longer Achieve More

Blog: How to Become More Consistent in Your Daily Journaling

About Us

Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.



Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story.