Most entrepreneurs overlook the power of a simple, unglamorous business until it becomes a life-changing opportunity. Trisha Fagelman turned pet waste removal into a thriving company, proving that serving your community can lead to real success and authenticity.

In this inspiring episode, Trisha shares how she built her business from scratch in just one year without any advertising, relying solely on word of mouth and genuine service. She reveals the surprising mindset shifts that helped her overcome obstacles like gender stereotypes and credibility challenges, especially as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry. You’ll discover how her focus on kindness, respect, and leadership transformed her team and her brand.We break down the importance of treating employees with appreciation, fostering a healthy work environment, and leading with humility.

The episode delivers concrete frameworks on leadership, overcoming stereotypes, and building authenticity, creating curiosity without revealing too much. It’s designed to resonate emotionally while offering practical insights, inspiring listeners to see their businesses and leadership in a new light.

Find out more about ScoopSkedaddle here: https://scoopskedaddle.com/ 

Unlock the true power of AI without losing sight of what matters, people. In this eye-opening episode, Anslem Elumogo-Gardner reveals how small businesses and leaders can harness AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively to thrive in an uncertain economic landscape.Most companies stumble not because AI isn’t useful, but because they’re paralyzed by noise, confusion, and fear. 

Anslem shares surprising data about the gender gap in AI adoption, highlighting how confidence and encouragement can unlock untapped potential in women and marginalized groups. Learn why fostering digital literacy and a human-centered approach isn’t just good practice. It’s essential for survival and growth.You’ll discover concrete gaps: the lack of AI policies, human in the loop strategies, and foundational training that often leave businesses vulnerable. 

Anslem breaks down actionable tactics, from building AI literacy within teams to crafting responsible policies, ensuring AI’s benefits are maximized without risking bias, bias, or job displacement. He explains how AI can be a tool to solve the world’s biggest problems, from homelessness to climate change, when approached with strategy, care, and equity.Timing is everything in the future of work. 

Missing this shift risks leaving countless entrepreneurs, women, and marginalized communities behind. But with the right mindset and tools, small businesses can punch above their weight, using AI to grow, innovate, and create a more equitable world. 

Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about AI’s real potential. Anslem’s insights will reshape your approach and equip you to act responsibly and confidently in this new era. Don’t just follow the hype, lead with purpose.Find out how to start, what to watch for, and how to turn AI into your greatest ally. Visit mindform.com to connect with Anslem and his team, and remember: the future is human-centered, and it’s happening now.

Mind For Mission Website: www.mindformission.com 

LinkedIn for Anslem Elumogo-Gardner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anslem-gardner/

Ever wondered if AI will replace you? It's a fear many share. But here’s the twist: AI doesn’t replace leadership... it actually elevates it.

In my conversation with Robert Wawoe, we dive deep into how AI enhances business operations, but only when paired with clear human judgment.

AI can amplify your capabilities, but if your processes are messy, it will only create faster confusion. So, clarity is key!

The real lesson? Understand where AI fits in your business model before rushing in.

Learn more about BCON here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bconworld/posts/?feedView=all

And here:

https://bconworld.com/escalation-excellence-pilot/

Connect with Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwawoe/

#AI #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Most organizations are one influential bad adviser away from catastrophe and the story of Rasputin reveals why influence often trumps authority and how myths can dismantle even the strongest regimes.

What if the biggest danger isn’t a villain in a title, but someone unseen, wielding power through dependence, perception, and emotional intimacy?In this eye-opening episode, we dissect Rasputin’s rise from Siberian peasant to the kingmaker of Imperial Russia because he mastered a dangerous kind of influence.

You’ll discover how his charismatic manipulation, fueled by authentic regret and spiritual authority, created a toxic environment that undid an empire. We break down the deadly mix of a flawed, isolated leadership system, susceptible followers, and a permissive climate — the infamous Toxic Triangle — which allowed him to thrive without ever holding an official position.

You’ll learn how modern organizational dynamics mirror Rasputin’s story, with unaccountable advisors, influence without accountability, and myths that move power more than facts, all risks that persist today.

We explore the crucial difference between influence and authority, why perception can be more destructive than reality, and the valuable leadership lessons hidden in history’s turbulence.

This episode empowers you to recognize the subtle signs of insular and charismatic influence and take decisive steps to prevent organization-wide ruin.Perfect for leaders, managers, and anyone interested in understanding how influence shapes power behind the scenes. If you want to protect your organization from unseen vulnerabilities and learn how myths can become your undoing, this is essential listening. Rasputin’s story isn’t just history but a blueprint for spotting the Rasputin in your own orbit before it’s too late.

Most people see aviation as just flying ... but for Kelsey, it's about breaking barriers and redefining norms as a woman in aerospace. From a childhood fascination with roller coasters to becoming a pilot and now a training manager, her journey exemplifies resilience, authenticity, and the power of visibility in a male-dominated industry.

Discover. how she navigates gender stereotypes, leadership challenges, and cultural expectations to inspire the next generation of women in aviation. We break down the underestimated importance of mentorship and sponsorship, the subtle biases women face behind the scenes, and practical strategies to build confidence and influence. Kelsey shares powerful insights on embracing your true self at work, turning unique strengths into leadership assets, and fostering inclusive environments that elevate everyone.

You'll uncover stories of overcoming invisibility, the critical role of mentorship in aviation’s niche landscape, and why representation isn’t just a feel-good story — it’s a game-changer for innovation and teamwork. Her advice is a blueprint for women aspiring to thrive in any highly competitive, male-dominated field, emphasizing that authenticity, support networks, and visibility are your best tools for success.This episode is perfect for women carving out space in aerospace, leaders committed to diversity, and anyone eager to understand how breaking stereotypes accelerates progress. By listening, you'll learn how to leverage your strengths, advocate fiercely for yourself, and help reshape an industry that desperately needs your voice.Join us for a heartfelt conversation about leadership, representation, and transforming the narrative for women in aerospace. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or a seasoned professional, Kelsey’s journey inspires action—and shows how your authenticity can truly make a difference.

Ever feel like technology is taking over but forgetting the human touch?

Here’s why we must prioritize empathy in leadership!

I speak with Hector Villasenor. He shares insights on the intersection of AI and human-centered leadership.

While tech evolves fast, remember:

- We’re working with people who have emotions, backgrounds, and stories.

- A simple "How are you today?" can foster a safe workplace.

- Leaders must understand AI but not let it dictate how they lead.

It’s time to blend technology with compassion. What’s your experience with this balance?

Enjoy!

#HumanCenteredLeadership

#EmpathyInTech

#LeadershipInsights

#AIAndPeople

#TechWithHeart

Connect with Hector Villasenor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvillasenor/

Meet Jakson, the newest member of the Integrity Over Scale Podcast.

Confidence is essential for leadership, but unchecked confidence can quietly become ego, blind spots, and relational damage. This episode slows down the moment where confidence tips from asset to liability and invites leaders to examine where that might be happening in their own behavior.

Our sincere apologies for the sound echoing here and there. It was our first time recording in person and we will improve this in the next podcasts together.

Welcome to Integrity Over Scale, the podcast where leadership coach Dr. Leili Sadaghiani gets honest about what leadership actually costs, and what it gives back when you do it right.

You walk into the meeting and before you say a word, something in you starts adjusting. Your voice changes. Your face changes. You reach for certainty faster than you actually feel it. You're not lying. You're performing the version of leadership you were taught gets rewarded.

In this solo episode, Leili unpacks the gap between the leader you've learned to perform and the leader you actually know how to be. Drawing on her doctoral research on executive hubris, her own years leading from anxiety in corporate environments, and real client stories (including the executive repeatedly asked to take notes in her own meetings), she breaks down where the performance comes from, what it quietly costs you and your team, and the practical shift that closes the gap.

You'll learn:

• Why "confidence" is often compliance with a cultural script, and how to tell the difference
• How performative leadership breaks trust through repetition, not one big failure
• Power over vs. power with, and why one of them leaves your whole team exhausted
• The question to ask instead of "Do I look like a leader right now?"

This one gets personal. Leili names the double standards that make authenticity harder for some leaders than others, and why this conversation has to hold both the system and the self.

Choose conscious over ego. Humanity over power.

Connect with Leili at www.invivoleadershipstrategies.com

#PerformativeLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutivePresence #IntegrityOverScale

Authentic Leadership: Being Real Without Being a Jerk explores what it truly means to “be yourself” as a leader without using authenticity as an excuse for bluntness, rigidity, or ego. In this episode, Dr. Leili Sadaghiani unpacks the core elements of authentic leadership—self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced processing, and a grounded moral compass—and shows how each one plays out in real organizational life.

Drawing on research and lived leadership tensions, she breaks down the “authenticity paradox”: why clinging to a fixed idea of “this is just who I am” can block growth, damage relationships, and quietly erode trust. Through concrete examples of leaders who are “too nice” to give feedback and leaders who hide harshness behind “brutal honesty,” Leili illustrates how good values (like connection, candor, or excellence) can turn into harm when they’re left unbalanced.

This conversation invites listeners to see authenticity not as unfiltered self-expression, but as alignment between values, behavior, and impact. You’ll walk away with language and frameworks to examine your own core values, spot where they can tip into their shadow side, and design a more honest, humble, and human way of leading. In short, this episode is for any leader who wants to be real and responsible—anchored in who they are, while still kind, open, and willing to grow.

#AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ConsciousLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #IntegrityOverScale #WomenInLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #LeadWithHumility #ValuesBasedLeadership

What does it take to build a company at a young age? In this episode, Dr. Leili Sadaghiani sits down with Jacob Labagh, an 18-year-old aerospace engineering student at Embry-Riddle and the founder of EX3D, a 3D printing network that connects makers, designers, and customers across the country.

Jacob and Leili met through Moonshot, where EX3D took third place. In this conversation, he walks through the real version of starting a business, not the polished one. He talks about the Etsy store that sparked the idea, the five business models his team cycled through before finding direction, and the months they spent stuck trying to figure out what they were actually selling. He also shares how he used AI tools like Base44 and Claude to build the website and connect the systems his team could not code on their own, and why he sees AI as a time multiplier rather than something to fear.

They get into the harder parts too. Jacob opens up about a 3D printing journalist who publicly doubted the business would ever scale, and how he learned to set that aside, keep building, and make peace with the possibility of failure. From there the conversation turns to leadership. Jacob describes catching his own control freak tendencies, then stepping back to give his team real ownership, and why servant leadership turned out to be the right fit for a company sitting between two different audiences.

If you are thinking about starting something of your own, Jacob's advice is worth the listen: do not start a company to make money. Start by finding a real problem and asking whether you are the right person to solve it.

Where to find Jacob:

Website: https://ex3dprints.com/

LinkedIn: Jacob Labagh

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ex3dprints

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ex3dprints/

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@EX3DPrints/shorts

Live your life InVivo.

#InVivoLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #ServantLeadership #Entrepreneurship #YoungEntrepreneur #StartupJourney #3DPrinting #EX3D #EmbryRiddle #Aerospace #SmallBusiness #AIforBusiness #TrialAndError #FoundersStory #PrescottAZ #SpaceTech #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment