What does it really mean to lead with integrity when institutions fail and people disappoint? In this Ask Me Anything episode of Order of Man, Ryan Michler answers real questions from the community on leadership, anger and forgiveness, building passive income, physical fitness, accountability, and personal standards.

Ryan shares hard-earned insights on responsibility, discipline, and how to operate with clarity in uncertain times. This candid AMA delivers practical guidance and mindset shifts for men committed to growth, strength, and personal ownership.

00:00 Ask Me Anything Kickoff
02:42 Asking Better Questions as a Leader
13:36 The Quality Ryan Is Most Proud Of
19:27 Passive Income and Multiple Streams
28:21 Faith, Truth, and Broken Institutions
33:50 Society, Maturity, and Self-Control
41:32 Baseline Physical Aptitude Test Explained
44:16 Letting Go of Anger and Forgiveness
54:52 Dealing With People Who Drop the Ball

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Leading others doesn't begin with a title—it begins with self-leadership. Too many men chase influence, authority, or recognition before they've learned how to lead themselves. That's where imposter syndrome creeps in—of course you're not as good yet; leadership isn't a destination, it's a discipline. It's not just tactical execution or getting things done—it's service, responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of getting better. Leadership at home, leadership with your kids, leadership over your own habits and standards.

In this episode, I talk with leadership expert, Kipp Sorensen. Today, we break down the three traps of self-leadership that quietly sabotage men: the Victim, the Persecutor, and the Rescuer, the dark side of influence, how to get your own wishes and desires met, how to be aware of "polite manipulation," and why honoring agency (yourself and others) is the key to leading well.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Why Self-Leadership Comes Before Leading Others
03:10 - Can Everyone Be a Leader? Mindset vs Skillset
06:15 - Why Ryan Rejects "Imposter Syndrome"
09:00 - Parenting, Projection, and Self-Awareness
12:55 - Jiu-Jitsu, Ego, and the Cost of Pretending
17:45 - Where Men Struggle Most With Self-Leadership
18:05 - The Victim Mindset Explained
22:10 - The Hidden Payoff of Victimhood
26:00 - Taking Ownership and Closing the Integrity Gap
30:30 - Why We Justify Our Worst Behaviors
37:00 - The Persecutor Trap in Leadership
44:15 - How to Have Hard Conversations Without Blame
46:35 - Why Performance Is Emotional, Not Technical
51:20 - The Rescuer Trap and "Nice Guy" Leadership
56:10 - Why Difficulty Is Required for Growth
01:00:40 - Stress as a Catalyst for Learning
01:03:40 - Alignment, Leadership, and Kipp's New Mission

Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!

Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.

For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.

Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready