Lead Yourself First: 7 Ways Great Leaders Transform Their Teams

You’re the lid on your team’s growth—are you holding them back, or shaking the bottle to see how much they can expand?Today Phil dives into Principle #5 of Success: Leading by Example, and unpacks the 7 powerful ways leaders can transform their teams—starting with themselves.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who leads a team, whether that’s in the boardroom or around the kitchen table. Phil shares a roadmap to help you stop playing small, start owning your influence, and create a ripple effect that lifts everyone around you.Whether you're the CEO, a team lead, a coach, or a parent, this episode will reframe how you think about leadership, and how being the example is the most effective way to drive purpose and performance.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why you might be unknowingly holding your team back—and how to fix itHow vision and purpose create momentum (and what happens without them)The "law of the lid" and how a leader can expand the team’s potentialWhy courage, authenticity, and caring aren’t optional—they’re essentialHow to create a culture of excellence and accountabilityLeadership isn’t about your title—it’s about your example. Let’s raise the standard together.0:00 Intro0:33 Self-leadership vs. leading others1:58 Why everyone is a leader2:26 Principle 1: Give your team purpose6:09 Principle 2: Take ownership8:32 Principle 3: Have the courage to be authentic12:18 Principle 4: Set the standard of excellence15:31 Principle 5: Build a growth-minded culture19:46 Principle 6: Delegate and empower21:39 Principle 7: Show you care24:57 The ripple effect of leadership25:53 Final challengeResources Mentioned📚 Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman📚 Leadership 101 by John Maxwell📚 Attitude 101 by John Maxwell📚 The Go Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann📚 The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell📺 Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfd9RiSXWAX63y6ZXYrBtyN05jy3BGEPg Follow on social @PhilOnPurpose https://www.instagram.com/philonpurpose https://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose