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We’re Dan’l and Megan, 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. We believe everyone has the opportunity to be a leader but that it’s a choice to do so. Each week you can expect to hear about relatable experiences, helpful advice, and downright real feelings we’ve experienced as leaders - inside and outside of the office. We’re so glad you’re here!

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February 5, 20241 hr 8 min

#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes & What's Next

In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan celebrate the podcast’s 100th episode! Hear heartfelt reflections recapping the last two years and receive messages of gratitude to you – the listeners. Learn about what’s next for the Self Smarter podcast and on the horizon for Dan’l and Megan. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan share their aspirations for supporting live music in 2024. Show Notes: Self Smarter Podcast website Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

January 29, 202458 min

#99: The Art of Coaching in Leadership

In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan dive into a crucial aspect of leadership – coaching versus fixing. As leaders, sometimes it is easier and quicker to step in and fix problems ourselves... but that can cause a lack of growth and other potential challenges in the person you’re leading. There’s a delicate balance leaders must work towards to empower our teams and foster independent problem solving. You don’t want to miss this conversation! In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan share the Enneagram types of some of the most successful musicians and bands. Show Notes: It’s a new year and there’s no better time than now to delve into your business’s marketing plan for the upcoming year. At DMA, we can help you do many things, such as finalizing your marketing plan, getting your tradeshow booths and plans in order, all things social media and so much more. No matter your marketing goal for the upcoming year, our team of marketers is ready to help you. Contact us at info@dma-solutions.com and we’ll schedule a call.Are You Coaching or Fixing? Let Employees Solve Their Problems article – Women’s Leadership TodayThe Best Managers Don’t Fix, They Coach – Four Tools to Add to Your Toolkit article – First Round ReviewWhy Coaching Matters: How Leaders Can Become Better Coaches and Build Stronger Teams article – ForbesWhy Leaders Need to Resist the Urge to Fix Everything article – Fast CompanyA Giant Compilation of Musicians and Enneagram Types article – Typology CentralFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

January 22, 202448 min

#98: Embracing Independence from Other People’s Opinions

Do you worry about what people think of you? As leaders, the desire to be well-regarded and liked by others is a very common trait. The truth is, we aren’t always going to be able to make everyone happy all the time. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan share how to find a balance between being considerate of other people’s opinions while maintaining one’s authentic leadership style. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan talk about some of their favorite motivating quotes about (surprise surprise) music. Show Notes: It’s a new year and there’s no better time than now to delve into your business’s marketing plan for the upcoming year. At DMA, we can help you do many things, such as finalizing your marketing plan, getting your tradeshow booths and plans in order, all things social media and so much more. No matter your marketing goal for the upcoming year, our team of marketers is ready to help you. Contact us at info@dma-solutions.com and we’ll schedule a call.#4: Let’s Talk About Trust episode – Self Smarter PodcastFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

January 15, 202454 min

#97: Reflecting on 2023 and Embracing 2024

The turn of a new year is the perfect time for leaders to reflect and consider what went well in the past year (or what didn’t) and use that information to plan for the year ahead. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan have a candid conversation and share what they learned from 2023, and where their heads will be focused in the year ahead. Knowing each year is rich with both triumphs and challenges, the most important thing we can do with this reality is use it to help us lay the bricks for what’s to come. In today’s music moment, Megan and Dan’l discuss Google’s top search trends of 2023, from most searched musicians globally to top searched songs in the USA. Show Notes: It’s a new year and there’s no better time than now to delve into your business’s marketing plan for the upcoming year. At DMA, we can help you do many things, such as finalizing your marketing plan, getting your tradeshow booths and plans in order, all things social media and so much more. No matter your marketing goal for the upcoming year, our team of marketers is ready to help you. Contact us at info@dma-solutions.com and we’ll schedule a call.Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

January 8, 202450 min

#96: Getting To Know Gen Z In The Workplace

Today on the Self Smarter podcast, we are back with a popular episode where we talked about a very important generation that is expected to make up approximately 25% of the workforce by 2025, Gen Z. In this episode, Megan is joined by two very special guests from the DMA Solutions team – Hena Husain and Halle Caroline Cheatham. They will share what it’s like being and working alongside Gen Z, and how their experiences working in today’s environment has shaped them. As leaders, when we acknowledge Gen Z’s unique background, we set the foundation to effectively engage with and lead this generation in the workplace. In today’s music moment, Hena and Halle Caroline share who they believe will be the top 3 artists in their Spotify Wrapped for 2023.Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it’s totally free! Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website. This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content. Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.Gen Z In The Workplace: How Should Companies Adapt? website – Johns Hopkins UniversityGeneration Z in the Workforce website – CSP GlobalHow Is Gen Z Changing the Workplace? website – Zurich25+ New Generation Z Statistics (2023) website – Exploding TopicsThe Truth About Gen Z website – McCann Worldgroup42% of Gen Z Prioritize Work-Life Balance Survey Says website – Yahoo!Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

January 1, 20241 hr 15 min

#95: Common Traits of Successful Leaders

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to remind you of a conversation where Dan’l and Megan talk about common traits of successful leaders. When you think of a leader, what characteristics come to your mind? We recommend you reflect on the type of leader you’ve been in 2023, the traits you’re taking with you into the new year… and perhaps the traits you’re planning on leaving behind. In today’s music moment, you’ll hear music-related ice breakers to break out at your next party.Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it’s totally free! Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website. This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content. Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.#51: Where Do Happy People Work? episode – The Self Smarter PodcastThe Great Renegotiation and New Talent Pools article – Mckinsey & CompanyEntreLeadership podcast – Dave Ramsey#52: Michelle Wewers Is Back For More Real Talk episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#13: Leadership Lessons from Dolly Parton episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#1: Why Self Smarter? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#2: The Culture Conundrum episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#3: Remodeling Our Culture episode – The Self Smarter PodcastFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

December 25, 202358 min

#94: Maximize Your Strengths In 2024

Some strengths you naturally possess, others you work to hone over time. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, we are resharing an episode that you may have overlooked…all about utilizing your strengths! Dan’l and Megan discuss how you can not only identify your strengths but also how you can hone them and invest in them to best serve yourself and others. What better way to prepare for the new year and kick off 2024 on the right foot? In today’s music moment, hear Dan’l and Megan talk about Daisy Jones & The Six.Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it’s totally free! Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website. This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content. Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.Top 5 Clifton Strengths assessment – Gallup#28: What Is Your Working Genius? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#54: Feedback vs. Feed-Forward episode – The Self Smarter PodcastHow To Identify Your Personal Strengths article – 80,000 hoursBring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully article – VIA Institute on CharacterValues in Action Inventory of Strengths article – WikipediaFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

December 18, 202356 min

#93: Improving Your Presence as a Leader

There’s no time like the present to start working on you! In today’s episode of Self Smarter, we are reintroducing a topic that isn’t discussed as much as it should be. How are you showing up as a leader? How are you coming across to the people around you? Listen to Dan’l and Megan’s advice on how to show up and earn people’s respect instead of demanding it. In today’s music moment, hear more about the music behind Hulu’s show, “Chippendales.”Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it’s totally free! Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website. This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content. Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.Dan’l & Megan’s Face Regimen – despite Jordan’s hesitation #45: Are you Gaslighting People? episode – The Self Smarter PodcastWorking with Your Inner Critic article – Psych Central#40: Part 1: Taking the High Ground with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#41: Part 2: Letting Go to Break Through with Adrea L. Peters episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#46: Trends for Leaders to Watch in 2023 episode – The Self Smarter PodcastNicholas Britell: Knowing The Score article – CBS NewsSoundtracks of Television: ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ roundup – Vague VisagesFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

December 11, 202359 min

#92: Are You Gaslighting People?

We are saying goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024! To get us ready, we are re-sharing one of our most popular episodes on the podcast – the one about gaslighting. As we prepare for the new year, let’s commit to being better, more helpful leaders, and doing so knowing what gaslighting is and reflecting on ourselves to make sure we’re avoiding this form of manipulation. Dan’l and Megan dissect this topic and give practical tips to navigate this issue, so it doesn’t become a roadblock in your Self Smarter journey. In today’s music moment, Dan’l and Megan discuss their musical heroes but with a twist. Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it’s totally free! Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website. This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content. Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.Dyson Airwrap Styler#2: The Culture Conundrum episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#3: Remodeling Our Culture episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#4: Let’s Talk About TRUST…episode – The Self Smarter PodcastThe Top 5 Gaslighting Phrases of Struggling Adult Children article – Psychology TodayHow to Tell If Someone Is Gaslighting You article – Newport InstituteGaslighting Quotes That Prove it is Them—Not You article – Everyday PowerHow to Deal with Gaslighting at Work article – MonsterFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

December 4, 202337 min

#91: Trends For Leaders To Watch In 2024

It is a best practice of ours to look forward at the year ahead to get our arms around the business, development, and leadership landscape to prepare smarter. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Mackenzie McLeod is back and joins Megan in a conversation highlighting trends leaders can expect to see in 2024. In today’s music moment, Megan talks about her experience attending the U2 concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and Mackenzie shares the latest concert she attended, her brother-in-law’s rural rock & roll band, Southall.Show Notes: We want to hear from you! We’re planning our podcast topics for 2024 and are curious to hear about the topics YOU want to hear us unpack in 2024. Email us at info@beselfsmarter.com and let us include your leadership problem on the podcast.Latest Leadership Trends for 2024 article – LinkedInLooking Ahead – 2024 Survival Guide: Navigating Leadership Challenges in a Rapidly Changing World article – Forbes 3 Trends Important to HR Leaders in 2024 article – Futurecio Human Leadership Program website – Kristen HadeedFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com