Small Actions Create Massive Leadership | Sam Demma

What if the secret to the most impactful leadership is not big moments, but small, consistent actions? In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with bestselling author, keynote speaker, and creator Sam Demma, whose work around mental health, kindness, and resilience has reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Sam shares his journey from his athletic career-ending injuries to building a global speaking platform, along with practical leadership lessons every leader can apply immediately. You will learn why authentic service beats perfection, how to build your own “dojo” for growth, and why showing up consistently matters more than chasing quick wins.

This conversation is packed with real stories, actionable insights, and encouragement for leaders who want to make a meaningful difference in their work and in the lives of others.

🔧 Tools of the Trade: What Leaders Can Use Right Now
1️⃣ Build Your Dojo: Every craft needs a place to practice. Whether it’s leadership, communication, sales, or creativity, growth requires a dedicated space and time to sharpen your skills.
2️⃣ Measure Attendance First: Before worrying about outcomes, focus on showing up. Consistent presence creates momentum and progress takes care of itself over time.
3️⃣ Lead With Genuine Care: People connect to authenticity, not perfection. A sincere desire to serve and support others carries more weight than polished delivery or titles.
4️⃣ Stop Playing for the Points: Rediscover the love of the game. When leaders reconnect with why they started, passion replaces burnout and purpose returns.
5️⃣ Scale Impact Through Others: Let go of what drains you. Outsourcing work that causes anxiety frees you to cast vision, grow the mission, and empower your team.

If you care about people-first leadership, meaningful impact, and leading with empathy, this episode is for you.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome to the Leadership Toolkit
01:17 - Sam Demma’s Background
06:31 - Sam’s First Speech Mistakes
10:21 - Refining The Message
13:18 - Importance of Small Consistent Actions
16:40 - Sam's Books and Title Inspirations
25:10 - Building Your Dojo
29:13 - Discovering Your 'Why'
32:11 - Be Someone's Taco
36:29 - Transitioning to Team Leadership
41:30 - Projecting Your Light
42:20 - Messages People Need to Hear
44:55 - The Awkward Avengers Team
46:19 - Beyond First Impressions
49:08 - Thank you for watching. Please Like and SUBSCRIBE

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