About Michael Hyatt

Sometimes in the midst of a project, you feel like you’re trying to “herd cats” to get everyone working together and moving in the same direction. If you’ve ever had that experience, you’re not alone.

A few weeks ago, I started using as my primary “blogging workbench.” This has proven to be a remarkably robust solution. Here are the six steps in my workflow.

When you rely so heavily on a software system like Evernote, some people rightly ask, “But is my data safe?” Here are six reasons why I think it is.

Evernote is so deep and feature-rich that new users hardly know where to start. It can be intimidating. Here are ten simple tools for getting your stuff into Evernote.

The single most important action you can take to become a more effective public speaker? Before you give a speech, practice it out loud, on your feet, as though you were in front of a live audience.

Thanks to Evernote, I have been able to go completely paperless in my office. Here’s how I used a Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner with Evernote to make it happen.

Your heart is the most important leadership tool you have. It is not your experience, knowledge, or skills. It is your heart. Here are three reasons why.

There are a number of ways to get your content into Evernote. However, the most useful one for me is the email-to-Evernote feature. Here are five steps for getting started.

Just because miracles don’t happen instantaneously doesn’t mean they aren’t miracles. God does work in an instant. But this is the exception. Usually, He works over a long period of time.

Most people play it safe by holding back. A precious few take the plunge and play full out. As a result, they experience three significant benefits.

I have recently developed a new workflow that utilizes the best of paper-based and digital technologies. Here is how I am currently processing my meeting notes, using a traditional paper notebook and Evernote.

Having just completed my tenure as Thomas Nelson’s CEO, several people have asked, “Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to a new CEO?” I would offer seven truths.

Recently, I had a chance to interview Andy Andrews about his new book, The Final Summit. I am also giving away 100 copies FREE. Here’s how to snag a copy.

One of the ways I have learned to take control of my time is by planning My Ideal Week. I then use this as a template for planning each week.

Sometimes, you get stuck in a funk and can’t figure out why. Here are 24 ways to get out of it.

The way we deal with offenses will determine the course of our spiritual journey. Here is my premise: “If you are going to survive—and fulfill your God-given calling—you must learn to handle criticism and overlook offenses.” In this speech I provide four truths about offenses.

You can take your speaking t the next level. One of the best ways to do this is by attending the Dynamic Communicators Workshop on May 2–5. I’ll be there. Will you?

Life is not problem-free. As one of my friends says, “You’re either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or about to go into a crisis.” The key to maintaining your balance is perspective. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to ask the right question. Years ago, I went to Sam Moore’s office […]

More and more, churches are doing what smart corporations have done for years: use staffing specialists to help identify the very best people for their teams. Here are 15 resources to help you with yoru staffing needs.

My friend Ken Davis is a world-class professional speaker and speech coach. Recently, he gave me some very specific suggestions I could use to improve a speech he had heard me give. Here are my notes.

This is a principle so simple and yet so profound, it will completely change your life if you consistently practice it. The big idea is that you must schedule time for your most important priorities first. If you don’t, you will never get to them. Here’s how.

Recently, I wrote about how leaders must learn to handle criticism and overlook offenses. I think this is the number one way that leaders can get derailed and rendered ineffective.

For more than thirty years, I have worked in the publishing field with Christian leaders, authors, and other creatives. During this time, I have witnessed the corrosive effects of fame. Very few have been able to handle the four temptations that come with increased influence.

How can you be more efficient and effective in writing your blog posts? Use a template. Here are the five component that are part of my template.