Most people think influence comes from titles, platforms, or connections. But real influence starts when you’re willing to tell the truth about who you are and confront the parts of your story you’ve kept hidden.Today’s guest is Tyler Dickerhoof, an impact-driven leader, speaker, and author whose journey began on a dairy farm and evolved into a career centered on leadership, connection, and personal growth. Along the way, he’s had to face difficult moments, internal battles, and the reality that the things we avoid often shape us the most.In this conversation, Tyler shares what it actually takes to build trust and influence, why self-awareness is the foundation of leadership, and how doing the hard work internally changes how you show up externally. He opens up about the tension between who we present to the world and who we really are, and why closing that gap matters.This episode isn’t just about leadership. It’s about honesty, self-reflection, and the courage to face the things we hide so we can live and lead more fully.#Leadership#PersonalGrowth#Mindset#thebluestileypodcast#humanconnectionShow Flow0:00 Building Relationships with High-Level Mentors01:45 Hot Seat vs Hosting08:05 Growing Up in 4-H12:10 Bringing People Along as a Leader16:01 What Leaders Are Missing in Relationships19:07 Recognizing Blind Spots as a Leader23:26 The “Walls” That Hold People Back26:30 Building Real Influence in a Regional Market30:15 The Biggest Mistake People Make with Influence34:40 Starting Over: The First 90 Days38:20 Building Trust with a Team42:10 The Decision to Tell His Story45:30 Moving Forward from Your Worst Moment49:10 Hiding vs Healing52:00 From Guilt to Responsibility55:45 The Conversation You Need to Have with Yourself59:30 Unlocking Potential in Others01:03:10 The Power of Who You Surround Yourself With01:07:20 Lessons from High-Level Relationships01:11:00 What Real Leadership Looks Like01:15:10 Telling the Truth About Yourself01:19:30 Final ThoughtsThis episode of The Blue Stiley Podcast is sponsored by Dubin Law Group—a firm built on gratitude, empathy, and compassion. Founded by Matthew Dubin, Dubin Law Group has been fighting for the rights of injured clients for decades. Learn more at dubinlawoffice.comWatch The Tyler Dickerhoof Show on YouTube and catch up on his show:https://www.youtube.com/@thetylerdickerhoofshowFind out how to become the leader people want to follow and become an impact driven leader here:https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/Connect withTyler on his LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof/Welcome to The Blue Stiley Podcast, the ultimate destination for motivation, inspiration & personal growth. 🎙️💡 Subscribe to the channel if you love achieving your goals. Your future self will thank you!The Blue Stiley Podcast is where real people share real stories about pushing past fear, owning their truth, and living life at the next level. Hosted by keynote speaker, author and personal growth expert Blue Stiley, each episode delivers honest conversations and hard-earned lessons to help you grow into who you’re meant to be.—Catch shorts and full episodes of The Blue Stiley Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVYhmZsDkCVt9PGcXwjlypwaEBjteb-Ri 📺Listen to The Blue Stiley Podcast while you’re on-the-go! 🎧 Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday to start your week off right! Apple Podcasts and Spotify & Youtube:—Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@bluestiley—Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluestileyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blue-stiley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blue.stileyWebsites: —https://bluestiley.com/https://thesumof4.com/https://darksideforlife.com/—Looking for my book on Amazon? Here it is!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1950241998/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A27LPL7FZJL1FB&psc=1
