What if the hardest person to lead… is you? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership, and multi-award-winning podcaster. A former Marine with decades of leadership experience, Enrique brings a powerful perspective on why self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Inspired by the timeless quote, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” – Aristotle, this episode dives into the critical connection between personal clarity and professional influence. Together, they unpack how self-leadership affects communication, conflict, and culture—and why great leaders never stop doing the inner work. 🎁 Listeners’ Free Gift: Download LEADERS REFLECT: Looking Back to Move Forward Guide and start exploring the leadership lessons within you. Access it here: https://bit.ly/4aVyi0g Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages:Website: www.mpactfulmessages.comLinkedIn: Mpactful MessagesInstagram: @mpactful_messagesEmail: connect@mpactfulmessages.comJoin the community: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.comSubscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.comGet our new 40-day devotional: www.builttoleadbook.com Credits:Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham).Special Guest: Enrique Acosta Gonzalez  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/enriqueacostagonzalez  Apple Podcasts: Developing the Leader Within Podcast  Spotify: Developing the Leader Within Podcast  YouTube: youtube.com/@dtlwpodcastEdited by Brandon Manzano.