The Tyler Dickerhoof Show

Why are boundaries vital for success in business as well as in life? Do you have “everyday boundaries?” Are you checking in on your priorities and using boundaries to uphold them? I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Sasha Shillcut. She has a new book, Brave Boundaries and through that book, we reflect on what boundaries mean for not only leaders but also parents and individuals. We consider how...

How does the 24-hour rule help you to not get stuck? Do you know how your employees feel about working in your company? Can your side hustles be clues of what you can pursue next? Jeff is the author of two incredible books, Know What You’re For and What To Do Next. Jeff was also one of the first guests on the IDL podcast, and together we break down What To Do Next, the next book for the IDL book c...

How do you build on your mental strength? What is the toughest challenge that holds you back from being you? Do you want to build a black belt skillset? Lucas Jadin is the author of two great books, Win in The Dark , and The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Great Teams. Our conversation today looks at insecurity, and together, Lucas and I unpack the ways insecurities affect leaders. Although...

From who did you learn your leadership skills? How can a leader easily identify the real free-riders in their team? What does it take to create a genuinely safe work environment? Today I have an incredible conversation with Dr. Tessa West, who is a professor of Psychology at NYU and the author of Jerks at Work. Together we unpack what happens when leaders don’t set a good example, and how it’s sti...

What are the four aspects of healthy leadership? What was the catalyst event that sparked your desire to transform? Why is business really only about people? Traci is an author, coach, leader, and podcast host, and she sits on the board of the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. Traci and I got to know each other several years ago and I was so excited to sit down with her and talk about relationsh...

Why should leaders point thumbs and not fingers? How can you stop your business from becoming the next Blockbuster? Are you focused on running your race? In this episode, I’m excited to share my friend with Dana Gentry. We met a few years ago at a leadership conference, and we struck up a friendship there and have continued to connect with one another. Today we have a lot of info to discuss, from...

What is the difference between being a transactional and a transformational leader? Why must you seek out diversity and collaboration and celebrate it? Are you a gardening leader? In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of introducing a new author and leader, Faisal Hoque. He’s an entrepreneur; he’s worked with GE; he’s started several of his own companies, and he’s been featured on a number...

Why must leaders lead by example to inspire true action in their followers? How can you become a better leader every day? What does it take to let your team shine? Today we have a special guest, Mick Spiers. He has worked across the globe, in industries as varied as defense and public transport logistics. He is also the author of You’re a Leader Now What and together we dig into the ethos of moder...

How is finance changing the world at the moment? How does what happens in the home impact what happens in the business? What does it mean to lead with grace, vulnerability, and authenticity? I look forward to sharing today’s absorbing conversation with Heather Fortner. She is the CEO of SignatureFD, a financial investment advising group. Heather is a tremendous leader and together we dig into the...

How does personal responsibility create a trusted environment for vulnerability? Why should you choose significance over success? What is the mark of maturation in a leader? In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to my new friend, Eric Pfeiffer. He is the author of Leadership Gravitas and the co-founder of MPWR Coaching. One of the things I really appreciated about Eric’s book is how much t...

Do you take the opportunities you have to be a leader in everyday life? Why is emotional maturity a cornerstone in true leadership? Can you observe your blind spots to better yourself? In this podcast episode, I introduce the IDL book of the month Twelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuk. As a leader, Gary’s heart, compassion, and kindness are unwavering, and this is evident throughout his book. I ref...

Why do mentors make the greatest leaders? What can you learn from your employees? Why should you consider growth as data? Today I have an inspired conversation with Hanieh Sigari, an entrepreneur and the leader of skincare network marketing company, Qyral. Together we break down our experiences in network marketing and why it’s such a great place for leaders to grow. Hanieh also shares the story o...

Why isn’t attitude everything? Can you develop yourself as a person to improve as a leader? If you were your employee, would you follow yourself? Today I sit down and have a conversation with my friend Chris Robinson. He is the executive vice president of Maxwell Entrepreneurship Solutions, aka the John Maxwell Team. Chris has been in this leadership role for over two years and he and I have a gre...

What are the three core elements present within every successful leader? Do you value outcomes or influence? Why are all great leaders self-aware? This is part 2 of my interview with Rob Hoskins (listen to our previous conversation here). Today we are talking about Rob’s work regarding the 3 types of leaders and their leadership styles. It is something I got tremendous value out of, and as Rob des...

Do you read with two minds? Why is it more impactful to begin a chapter of a book with a story? How can you transfer information from speaking events into book form so that it remains relevant and timeless? I'm excited to sit down with Charlie Wetzel today, he is the ghostwriter and partner of John Maxwell for over 28 years now. Charlie’s taken John’s spoken words and the outline that he creates d...

How does genuine progress differ from busyness? Do you focus on healthy competition or ego-driven comparison? Which traps do leaders fall into that can make them complacent? Jake Thompson is the author of Compete Every Day, which is also a clothing and motivational franchise. He and I met and connected through our love of books - and I drew much of my ethos for the IDL podcast from Jake’s notion o...

Do you avoid conflict? How can you make conflict rewarding? Can healthy conflict be used as a tool to expand yourself? Marlene is a consultant speaker and she’s got numerous coachings on LinkedIn Learning under her belt. She’s also the author of From Conflict to Courage, which she and I discuss and unpack in this episode. Marlene makes the case for us to change our relationship and perception of c...

Do you trust your team to do the work? How do you come back from challenges? What is the experience of a woman working in a currently male-dominated industry? Meg Epstein is driven to support and inspire other women. She is the founder of CA South, a commercial development company with over a billion dollars under its management. Meg came into commercial development as a young woman, just out of c...

Can you commit to always asking questions? Why is vision a leader’s most powerful tool? Why do smart leaders confront reality? This month in the IDL book club, we’re reading Smart Leadership, written by today’s guest, Mark Miller. In today’s episode, Mark and I reflect on how leaders (from corporate managers to parents) overcome life’s challenges. In his book, Mark identifies four choices leaders...

How do you create true change and transformation? What is the science of transformation? How does effective transformation depend on trust and values? Rob Hoskins is a leadership thinker and the co-author with John C. Maxwell of Change Your World. In this episode, he and I reflect on the different styles of leadership as well as the process of transformation within organizations. Rob is currently...

How do great leaders improve and develop the environments they work in? Why do healthy leaders multiply success? Can you dedicate time to connecting with the people that inspire you? Cody is a co-founder of Advisors Excel and he leads an organization of over 700 employees who manage many millions of dollars of assets. Regardless of his success, Cody is easily one of the most humble, likeable, and...

Can you speak up to your leader and your team when you need help? Do your actions match up with your words? Do you, as a leader, celebrate the success and development of your teammates?   Roy is a leader who is doing spectacular things in his community, as so many people who have witnessed what he and The Driven Foundation are doing have said. In this podcast Roy reflects on his experiences, both...

Can you depersonalize feedback? Why should you place your focus on your response to stress instead of trying to stop the stress from happening? What is the only thing in life that you can control? In this podcast episode, I speak with author and public speaker, Alan Stein Jr., about his new book, Sustain Your Game. Alan and I have regular leadership conversations, and throughout this episode, we r...

What’s the difference between vision and mission? How do you define leaders’ and managers’ roles? Why does your vision matter? In today’s solo episode, I share my insights about the Impact Driven Leader book of the month, The Vision Driven Leader, by Michael Hyatt. Throughout the podcast series, there have been a number of pivotal books - books that the IDL roundtable have gotten tremendous value...

How can leaders utilize non-verbal communication to create and maintain trust? Why must leaders resolve emotional conflict whenever it occurs? Why should leaders drop the stiff-upper-lip approach to become more influential and trusted? Today’s guest, Abbie Maroño, has her Ph. D. in behavior analysis; specifically, non-verbal communication. Part of Abbie’s focus is on the relationship between non-v...