The Tyler Dickerhoof Show

What are some valuable lessons to learn from bad leadership? Where do you find your leadership growth curve? Which life roadblocks are stopping you from being the best leader you can be? Growing up, life was really difficult for Stephen Scoggins. When he was just 22, he found himself homeless and on the verge of suicide. He was angry, stuck, and completely empty inside. Stephen’s mentor gave him a...

Today I get to introduce the next book in our book club, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. It’s been quite a few years since I have read this book and as I prepared for this episode, it really shows up to me how much our culture has embraced a lot of the things that Simon has spoken about. This book will get you thinking about why you as a leader exist? What is your mission and what are you trying...

How would someone impersonate you and your leadership qualities? When was the last time you pointed out the gifts and skills of the people that you work with? Why is the promise that you make to yourself one of the most powerful ones? I am so excited for you to listen to Jason’s story today. It’s a story of resilience, standing true to his values, which to me really exemplifies what it means to be...

Why are surrender and acceptance important aspects of true leadership? How impactful is your mindset? Why is it important that you put your ego aside? Chad Hymas is a ball of inspirational energy and he has an amazing story that you’re going to hear a little about. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadripl...

Do you explain the important decisions that you make about the company to your team? How is clarity integral to effective leadership? How can we get more women into leadership? I am so excited to share today’s guest with you. Jenni Catron and I had such a wonderful conversation. When I read about her, all I wanted to do was sit and have a coffee with her. We had an hour-long conversation and I am...

How do you find a mentor who will truly bring out the best in you? What is the connection between shared core values and successful mentorship? How has the leadership industry failed leaders, and how can you fix it? I am so happy for you to hear John Ramstead’s story today. Twice in his life, he has had major injuries that changed the course of what happened next in his life. He has a resilient sp...

How is leadership strengthened through a lens of positivity? In what ways does positivity intersect with leadership? Why do businesses need telescopes and microscopes? I am so excited to be sharing this interview I did with Jon Gordon 3 years ago. Jon’s books have had a major impact on my life and it was so great revisiting this discussion and reflecting on how much I have grown as a leader. There...

Which leadership lessons can you learn from a navy seal? What lessons can you bring into civilian life from military life? How do vulnerability and humility make the greatest leaders? Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading teams and executing mission-critical performance strategies when success or failure hangs in the balance. Today, he c...

How do collaboration and delegation represent different generations? What is the connection between leadership and purpose? How can being curious encourage better workplace connections? As one of the most booked Millenial Motivators in the world, Gabrielle Bosché really is the expert in this space. Millennials are changing the face of the workforce and this conversation follows on from the questio...

Why do managers matter? How can you evolve from a manager into a mentor? What are the top characteristics that every mentor has? Clint Pulver addresses these important points today and shares how leaders can continue to serve people. Listening to this, you’ll see why he is known as The Employee Retention Expert, as he helps organizations retain, engage, and inspire their team members from the fron...

Why should leaders aim for diversity of influence and experience? What is the importance of doing prework before immersing yourself in a new client or project? How and what can you learn from Gen Z, and why is it important that leaders start embracing the difference? Jason Dorsey is the world’s leading Gen Z and Millennials speaker, expert, and researcher. Today we talk about how Gen Z will impact...

What is the relationship between resilience and sport? How is building character and inner strength similar to building muscle? Which different forms can leadership take? In today's episode, Don Yaeger and I dig deep into building resilience, his new podcast, mentorship and empathy, and also about the five models of leadership. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @...

What does it mean to lead by example? Why do you have to learn to quit to be able to win? Does life happen to you, or for you? Erik Allen shares his impactful journey, how he overcame it all, and has changed the narrative. He realized that he had value to bring to this world and is leading by example. As a leader, if you’re aspiring to create more influence, it really is about finding out who you...

What is the connection between culture and sport? How is being a coach similar to being a modern-day shepherd? Can current leaders be the bridge between the previous and upcoming generations that are within the workforce? Chris Allen talks about how it’s not about what you created or bought, it will be about the impact you’ve had on the people around you. We need to understand that when we become...

How do you deal with adversity? Do you put your head down, bury it in the sand, and hope it gets better? Or do you look at it as an opportunity to get better? Joe Delagrave shares his life story, how he persevered, remained resilient, and kept on believing during the darkest days. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Cli...

How do you incorporate focus and balance into your company so that your customer is not at risk? What is the chain reaction between an emotionally healthy leader and a happy customer? Why should leadership and marketing be on the same page? Jeff Henderson brings forward the 2 questions of what are you known for and what do you want to be known for, and he points out the gap between these 2 answers...

How does business intersect with gratitude? How can practicing selflessness and gratitude affect your business and your personal life? What is the connection between empathy and storytelling? One of the biggest things that I got from this conversation with Richard Lui is that we live in our own little bubble. He and I have vastly different backgrounds and upbringing, yet the perspective that he sh...

Why is the principle of diversity important for leaders to understand and embody? How can both leaders and employees flip their egos to create an accountable and vulnerable space where the business and the people can grow? When do you know if the business model should change? Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and I speak about her career, why she has this deep desire to be a catalyst in leadership, embodying di...

Have you heard of the Enneagram? Why is it such an important tool that leaders can make use of? How can the Enneagram help you to become the healthiest version of yourself? It is important for us as leaders to understand not only ourselves but those around us. The Enneagram teaches us that not everyone sees the world in just one way and it helps us have more emotional wisdom, empathy, and compassi...

How can you structure your work so that you do not sacrifice your family in exchange for success? What does real success, in life and in business, look like? How can you as a business owner create real change in the lives of your employees and recreate the meaning of being a boss? Michael Hyatt and I speak about how to win at work and succeed in life and we question where this cult of overwork com...

With an absolutely amazing story to share today, Amy Downs, a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing talks about perseverance and her ability to push through when times got tough. Her near-death experience shed light on the life she had lived thus far and she realized how fortunate she was to get a second chance, and she is now living her best life, filled with hope. Thanks for listening! I'd love...

How do you master your mindset? How do you alter your behaviors and actions? Today you’re going to hear from Collin Henderson who has managed to master his mindset through the course of his life, and now helps others do the same. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community...

What is your initial reaction to mistakes and failures? How can you increase your ability to progress by changing your mindset? Why is a commitment more impactful than setting goals? Today you’re going to hear from Mike Nilson, he fought through an Achilles tear when he was in college, and even more recently, open-heart surgery. He did all of this because of his commitment to stay and grow. Thanks...

Why is the sense of community in business a big deal? What does it mean to be a leader who encourages instead of critiques? Can you keep an open mind and why should you ‘think again’? Today I am introducing to you the book ‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant. This is not like any of the other episodes, but I really want you to think about what this year has meant so far, what possibilities lie ahead of yo...

What are the qualities of a good leader? Why is introspection a critical piece in finding your purpose? What does it mean, and why is it better, to lose with your hands open? We continue the conversation about what we are here to do and my guest Tyler Lafferty shares his Ideas Framework for answering the ultimate question about what you want to do with your life. Thanks for listening! I'd love to...