The Tyler Dickerhoof Show

What if everything you've been told about leadership only covers 10% of the picture? Mark Miller, co-author of the international bestseller The Secret , former VP at Chick-fil-A, and co-founder of Lead Every Day, joins show host Tyler Dickerhoof to expose why 82% of managers still can't lead effectively, and why most leadership training is destined to fail before it starts. In this episode, Tyler...

She had the apartment, the travel, the income, the friends — everything that should've meant she'd "made it." Then she fell 20 feet and everything stopped. Christie Garcia is a leadership coach, Forbes Coaches Council contributor, founder of the Mindful Choice Leadership Academy, and author of Your Ego Is Showing . In this episode, she and host Tyler Dickerhoof, unpack the three ego types — the Co...

What if the life that looks perfect from the outside is the one making you miserable on the inside? Christina Lecuyer spent over a decade playing golf with CEOs and executives — and discovered that the people who'd "made it" were often the least happy people she knew. Now a consultant and host of Decide, It's Your Turn , Christina works with wildly successful people who have the house, the money,...

What do you do when you can't bring yourself to confess, so you pray that God will expose you instead? Jeremy Foster built a church from zero to 14,000 people across five campuses in five years. By every external measure, he was winning. Then came an affair, a year of lying about it, and a prayer he'd never said out loud before: if I can't confess this, expose it. God did. In this conversation, Je...

Chris Hallberg — Military veteran, EOS implementer, and the Business Sergeant — has built a reputation for walking into broken companies and transforming their cultures. But behind the tough exterior was decades of unhealed trauma that quietly shaped everything. In this episode, Chris and host Tyler Dickerhoof go deep on what it really means to lead authentically — from the structure of military s...

In this episode, Tyler sits down with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, entrepreneur, physician, board director, co-founder of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, and author of The Mirror Effect. Sheila has built an extraordinary career across medicine, biotech, executive leadership, and board service. But even with the accomplishments, credentials, and success, she realized there were deeper patterns shaping how she...

In this episode, Tyler sits down with Jason VanRuler, psychotherapist, speaker, and author of Discovering Your Communication Type and Get Past Your Past. Jason has spent years helping people understand relationships, attachment, communication, emotional health, and human connection. In this conversation, he and Tyler talk about why so many people repeat patterns from their past, how communication...

Most leaders are trying to solve burnout by pushing harder. That approach eventually breaks down. In this episode, Tyler sits down with Nicole Ward, Senior Vice President of Sales at Aon, executive coach, biohacker, podcast host, and author of Biohacking for the Sales Athlete. Nicole shares how years of high-pressure sales, nonstop travel, stress, brain fog, poor recovery, and unhealthy habits eve...

We’ve been taught that being hard on ourselves is what drives improvement. But what if that’s the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Tyler sits down with David Robson to unpack one of the most common patterns in personal growth, leadership, and performance: self-criticism. It feels productive. It sounds like discipline. But it’s often the reason people stay stuck. In this conversation,...

What if the right relationship could change the course of your life? In this episode, Tyler talks with Blue Stiley, speaker, author of The Sum of Four, and host of the Blue Stiley Podcast, about the power of mentorship, the importance of belonging, and how meaningful relationships shape who we become. Blue shares how being bullied as a kid led him into martial arts, where one mentor gave him somet...

What does it actually take to become a strong, authentic leader? In this episode, Tyler talks with Dr. Matt Paden, president and managing partner of Great Days Leadership and co-author of The Core: Eight Principles for Building Strong Authentic Leadership, about why leadership development often falls short and what leaders need most if they want to keep growing. Matt explains why so many people co...

Relationships are not just valuable. They are everything. In this episode, Tyler sits down with Mo Lidsky and Bob Gould, co-authors of Konnect Better: Unlocking the Power of Your Relationships, for a conversation about why relationships are the real foundation of success, and why so many people still struggle to build them well. Drawing on decades of work with high-achieving individuals, entrepren...

What does startup growth reveal about a founder? In this episode, Tyler talks with Colin Hodge, startup founder, growth strategist, co-owner of the dating app Down, and author of Outrageous Startup Growth, about the highs and lows of building fast-growing companies and what those experiences teach you about leadership, identity, and resilience. Colin shares how early viral traction and massive att...

What actually causes founders to fail? In this episode, Tyler talks with Rich Hagberg, leadership consultant, CEO advisor, and author of Founders Keepers, about the leadership patterns that separate successful founders from unsuccessful ones. Drawing on research from 122 founders, Rich explains why adaptability is the single greatest differentiator in founder success. Together, he and Tyler unpack...

What you're hiding is leading you! In this conversation, Tyler sits down with Jackson Lahmeyer to talk about what really drives leadership beneath the surface. They get into the pressure leaders carry, the patterns we develop to protect ourselves, and how those patterns quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and impact. Jackson shares his story of becoming a father at 17, the weight of trying...

In this episode of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, Tyler sits down with Sebastien Page, Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price and author of The Psychology of Leadership. Sebastien oversees hundreds of billions in assets, but his biggest insights aren’t about markets — they’re about how leaders make decisions under pressure. Together, Tyler and Sebastien explore the ps...

Most champions aren’t born in comfort — they’re built through adversity. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Delagrave, a Paralympic medalist, elite wheelchair rugby athlete, and coach whose life changed forever after a devastating injury. What followed wasn’t just a comeback story — it was a complete transformation of identity, belief, and purpose. Joe shares the powerful moment he realized that...

Most entrepreneurs are stuck in scarcity — and it’s quietly capping their income. In this episode of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, Sal Salpietro breaks down the exact mindset shift that helped him go from real estate investor to building an ATM empire generating $11,000,000 per month in surcharge revenue in just three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the future of your company depends on people you’re overlooking right now? In this powerful episode, Bruce Vojak reveals why breakthrough innovation doesn’t come from process, hierarchy, or fancy strategy decks — it comes from rare individuals who naturally see patterns others miss. These “pattern recognizers” anticipate trends before they’re obvious. They influence without authority. And...

Most leaders are stuck on a hamster wheel—overwhelmed by complexity, buried in meetings, and constantly firefighting. The worst part? Many don’t even realize the real problem isn’t workload… it’s hidden organizational friction. In this episode of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, former military general turned leadership strategist Jimmy Burroughes reveals how outdated “command and control” leadership mo...

In this conversation, Tyler Dickerhoof and Nikki Barua explore the themes of reinvention, the impact of AI on humanity, and the journey of self-discovery. Nikki shares her insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of authenticity, and the role of vulnerability in building meaningful relationships. They discuss the transformative power of loss and grief, the significance of writing i...

In this conversation, Tyler Dickerhoof and Hugh Massey explore the profound connection between behavior and financial success. Hugh shares insights from his work at DNA Behavior International, emphasizing that leadership behavior significantly influences company culture and financial outcomes. They discuss the importance of balancing results with relationships, the unique advantages of founder-led...

In this conversation, Tyler Dickerhoof and Frank Spring explore the profound impact of storytelling in leadership and politics. They discuss how narratives shape our understanding of identity, trust, and the political landscape. The dialogue delves into the evolution of American identity, the challenges of cognitive dissonance, and the necessity for collaborative storytelling to bridge divides. Fr...

In this episode, Barbara Wittmann, a digital transformation strategist and founder of Digital Wisdom Collective, discusses the challenges millennials face in the workplace, the importance of self-development, and her personal journey from feeling like an imposter to becoming a leader. She emphasizes the need for organizations to empower their middle management and foster a culture of innovation an...

In this episode, Tyler Dickerhoof interviews Ryan Dewey Smith, the CEO of Imperium, discussing the challenges and opportunities within the U.S. healthcare system. They explore the rising costs of healthcare, personal experiences with insurance, and the importance of innovative solutions for small businesses. Ryan shares insights on the role of income in accessing healthcare, the geographical dispa...