Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and a transformational leadership coach, dives into self-awareness and redefining success. He shares the importance of asking, "What do you want?" and the challenges high achievers face with work addiction. Rich discusses using discomfort as a catalyst for growth, the value of effective communication, and strategies to combat smartphone distractions. He emphasizes nurturing the spirit and balancing career success with personal fulfillment through intentional living and daily rituals.
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First Leadership Lesson
Rich Litvin's first leadership lesson was at age 10 when he became school captain and told on misbehaving kids.
This taught him that leadership is learned through experience, not from others' advice.
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Mining Your Past
Success isn't found in seven-step formulas but from reflecting on past experiences.
Mining your past reveals what worked, what didn't, and guides future actions.
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Values and Adventure
Rich and his wife value humor and adventure, which helps resolve conflicts.
They're moving to England for a new adventure, embracing discomfort for a memorable life.
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Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Michael Bungay Stanier
In 'The Coaching Habit,' Michael Bungay Stanier provides a straightforward and effective approach to coaching. Drawing on his extensive experience training managers worldwide, he introduces seven essential coaching questions designed to help managers unlock their team's potential. These questions include the Kickstart Question, the AWE Question, the Lazy Question, the Strategic Question, the Focus Question, the Foundation Question, and the Learning Question. The book emphasizes the importance of saying less and asking more, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment. It combines practical advice with research in neuroscience and behavioral economics, making coaching a daily, informal part of managerial work rather than a formal event.
Write It Down, Make It Happen
Knowing What You Want and Getting It
Henriette Anne Klauser
In 'Write It Down, Make It Happen,' Henriette Anne Klauser explains that writing down your goals is a crucial step in achieving them. The book delves into the psychological and universal mechanisms that are activated when goals are committed to paper. Klauser discusses the importance of clarity, commitment, and action, and provides techniques such as 'Rapidwriting,' writing near nature, and daily affirmations to help readers overcome obstacles and stay focused on their goals. The book includes examples from successful individuals like Scott Adams and Jim Carrey, who attribute their success to writing down their goals[1][2][4].
In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller chat with Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and sought-after leadership coach. Rich unpacks how leaders can embrace self-awareness, tackle work addiction, and redefine success by asking one simple but life-changing question: “What do you want?”
Memorable Quotes
“Most of success is actually about mining your past.”
“No one really remembers a comfortable life.”
“My favorite coaching question is the simplest one. It’s: What do you want? Especially if you’re really good at helping other people, it’s actually really hard to answer for yourself.”
“The most underrated skill in leadership is self-awareness.”
“The power of great coaching is that you can see things that others can’t see. And you’re bold enough to say what others won’t dare to say.”
“I don’t need to be better at what they do than they are. They’re the best in the planet at what they do. I’m the one who’s bold enough to challenge their thinking.”
“If your heart tells you to say this to do this, then you need to lean into that edge, even if it’s to start off by saying, ‘Hey, I feel a little bit nervous to say this.’”
“If you’re addicted to alcohol, to drugs, to sex, to the internet, there’s all sorts of help you can get to support you. If you’re addicted to work, everything is set up to support you in doing more of it.”
“You need things that nurture your spirit. And as much as doing work that you love can feel great, it doesn’t always nurture your soul.”
“We’re not stronger than that algorithm. We can’t be. So we need ways to support.”
Key Takeaways
Ask “What Do You Want?” This simple yet powerful question unlocks clarity and reveals what truly matters.
Self-Awareness Fuels Success. Great leaders reflect on their actions and embrace honest feedback to grow.
Energy Drives Achievement. Identify what energizes or drains you to create more capacity for meaningful work.
Growth Comes From Discomfort. The most fulfilling moments come when you step outside your comfort zone.
Presence Nourishes the Soul. Activities like walking, reading, or connecting with loved ones demand your full attention and lead to greater fulfillment.
Community Accelerates Growth. Honest, supportive relationships amplify self-awareness and help you thrive.
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