In this transformative episode of The Mike Litton Experience, we dive deep with Tim Spiker—author of The Only Leaders Worth Following, leadership researcher, consultant, and founder of The Aperio. With insights grounded in real data, Tim drops a shocking discovery: 77% of effective leadership is not about what leaders do—but who they are.

Drawing from research that spans industries and cultures, Tim challenges everything you thought you knew about leadership, motivation, and performance. He shares the defining moment that shifted his entire career—from walking out of an MLM seminar to building a global leadership firm—and how “inwardly sound” and “others-focused” leaders are the ones who change companies (and lives).

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The shocking statistic that changes how we define great leadership

How Tim’s “fake marketing meeting” changed his entire life path

What most leadership books miss completely

Why self-awareness, curiosity, and empathy aren’t “soft skills”—they’re survival skills

Why every leader should build who they are before focusing on strategy

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