Start With You | Ep. 4

The West of Perfection Podcast · May 28, 2026 · 25m

Mary Katherine and Erin dig into why so many of us avoid leading ourselves first, mistaking collecting information for actual growth. They challenge listeners to slow down and apply what they already know instead of chasing the next book, course, or hack. They unpack the humility required to lead yourself before leading others, and how sustainable transformation — not more information — is what actually changes teams and organizations.

0:00 – Welcome & topic intro

0:38 – Recap listener's West Moment

1:53 – Leading yourself first

4:20 – The "information junkie" trap

11:06 – One-dimensional…