What separates good leaders from truly elite ones? In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Anderson sits down with Ty Williams—one of the most respected leaders in door-to-door—to unpack the mindset, discipline, and habits behind sustained leadership success. This conversation goes deep into perspective, responsibility, and why impact always beats comfort.

Ty shares why venting kills growth, how formal structure strengthens relationships, and the surprising discipline that keeps top leaders grounded for decades. You’ll learn how to maintain perspective during chaos, why most leaders confuse being helpful with being impactful, and how to build systems that actually scale people—not just results. If you lead teams, manage people, or want to level up personally, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership.

00:00 | Why Ty Is Considered an Elite Leader
02:10 | Reinvention, Entropy, and Staying Relevant
06:45 | Gratitude, Perspective, and the “Cosmic Intersection”
11:20 | Quarterly Planning That Actually Works
17:45 | Why Venting Is a Leadership Trap
23:30 | Perspective During Conflict and Chaos
30:10 | Language, Mindset, and Asking Better Questions
36:50 | Formality vs Informality in Leadership
44:10 | One-on-Ones, Scorecards, and Accountability
50:55 | Being Impactful vs Being Helpful
56:40 | Becoming Undeniable as a Leader
01:00:15 | Final Leadership Lessons & Closing Thoughts

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