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.
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Show Flow
0:00 Building Relationships with High-Level Mentors
01:45 Hot Seat vs Hosting
08:05 Growing Up in 4-H
12:10 Bringing People Along as a Leader
16:01 What Leaders Are Missing in Relationships
19:07 Recognizing Blind Spots as a Leader
23:26 The “Walls” That Hold People Back
26:30 Building Real Influence in a Regional Market
30:15 The Biggest Mistake People Make with Influence
34:40 Starting Over: The First 90 Days
38:20 Building Trust with a Team
42:10 The Decision to Tell His Story
45:30 Moving Forward from Your Worst Moment
49:10 Hiding vs Healing
52:00 From Guilt to Responsibility
55:45 The Conversation You Need to Have with Yourself
59:30 Unlocking Potential in Others
01:03:10 The Power of Who You Surround Yourself With
01:07:20 Lessons from High-Level Relationships
01:11:00 What Real Leadership Looks Like
01:15:10 Telling the Truth About Yourself
01:19:30 Final Thoughts
Watch The Tyler Dickerhoof Show on YouTube and catch up on his show:
https://www.youtube.com/@thetylerdickerhoofshow
Find out how to become the leader people want to follow and become an impact driven leader here:
https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/
Connect with Tyler on his LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof/
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