What if the biggest obstacle to improving health in Kansas isn't a lack of resources, knowledge, or will — but a fundamental misunderstanding of what leadership actually is?In this episode of the Leading Health Podcast, we unpack one of the most provocative ideas in the book: having authority and exercising leadership are not the same thing. Fancy titles don't automatically mobilize people. And if Kansas is going to climb the national health rankings, those with power need to understand both what they can uniquely contribute — and what they simply cannot do alone.Teresa Lovelady, President and CEO of HealthCore Clinic in Wichita, joins us again to bring these ideas to life with real-world stories, including a powerful moment during COVID that shows exactly what happens when authority either opens the door — or slams it shut.HIGHLIGHTS• Leadership is an activity, not a title. Exercising leadership means mobilizing others to make progress on tough, adaptive challenges — something a position alone cannot do.• The 30,000 are necessary but not sufficient. Kansas's key civic and institutional leaders must play their part, but no single person or organization has enough authority to close the health gap alone.• Even a governor's authority isn't enough. Adaptive challenges like improving population health require distributed effort across all levels of society.• Authority comes with expectations — and those expectations often work against change. The people who grant authority typically want stability, not disruption. But real progress requires disruption.• People in authority can make change less risky for others. By casting vision, acting as resource brokers, and creating safe spaces to experiment and fail, leaders with authority create conditions where others can lead too.• The framework: protection, direction, and order. Marty Linsky's teaching offers a practical lens — authority's job is not to have the answer, but to protect risk-takers, provide direction, and establish order so others can do the work.• When authority goes wrong, people fall through the cracks. Teresa's COVID vaccine story shows how rigid top-down thinking left 300 homebound seniors unvaccinated — and what it cost the people trying to do the right thing.• Call to action: Build a culture that accepts risk. Members of the 30,000 should examine whether their organizations genuinely create space for risk-taking — because progress on closing the health gap demands it.CHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview1:49 – Why Authority Isn't Enough1:55 – Leadership vs. Authority: Fancy Titles Don't Mobilize People3:16 – The 30,000's Role: Necessary but Insufficient to Climb the Health Rankings4:22 – Guest Returns: Teresa Lovelady on Dual Citizenship (30,000 + ALICE)5:55 – Making It Concrete: Teresa's Definition of Exercising Leadership7:07 – COVID as a Case Study: Sharing Leadership Beyond Positions of Power8:57 – What We Need From Authority: Certainty of Process & Casting Vision10:49 – Authority as Resource Broker: Clearing Paths, Connecting Resources, Setting Policy12:44 – No Magic Wand: Wicked Problems, Limited Authority, and Working Together14:42 – The Tension of Real Change: When Leadership Threatens Organizational Survival15:42 – Where Authority Comes From: Expectations, Accountability, and Who Grants Power15:56 – When People Expect "No Chaos": Why Leadership Disrupts16:22 – The Penalty for Change: Trust, Access, and Job Risk17:43 – Authority Isn't Enough: Avoiding Martyrs by Sharing the Work18:50 – Using Authority Well: Direction, Resources, and a Safe Space to Lead20:17 – What "Safe Space" Really Means: Permission to Make Mistakes20:33 – Case Study: The Clinic Expansion "Swimming Pool" and Board Support25:07 – Protection, Direction, Order: A Practical Framework for Authority26:24 – How Authority Goes Wrong: The COVID Vaccine Homebound Gap28:44 – Calls to Action & What's Next in the SeriesRESOURCES• Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) — https://kansasleadershipcenter.org• HealthCore Clinic (Teresa Lovelady's organization) — https://healthcoreclinic.org• America's Health Rankings — https://www.americashealthrankings.org• ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population framework — https://www.unitedforalice.orgLeading Health is an invitation to move the needle on Health in Kansas, and we invite you to join us in leading the way. Don’t have a copy of Leading Health? Claim your copy and learn more about the movement at kansashealth.org/leadinghealthAnd be sure to subscribe, and drop a comment to let us know what you think.

What's the one tax strategy that beats all the rest for a seven-figure business owner? I put myself on the spot and let my producer grill me with a rapid-fire game of "this or that" to find out.He threw two tax strategies at me at a time, and I had to pick a winner between them, working through everything from S corp elections to cost segregation to short-term rentals. While no single strategy is ideal, this allows us to compare the different benefits each tax maneuver can bring to entrepreneurs.HighlightsDefining who the "seven-figure" or "765" entrepreneur really is: gross revenue in the seven figures, net profit in the six figures, and roughly five figures in taxesS corp election vs. accountable plans, hiring your children, and the Augusta RuleCash balance pension plans vs. solo 401(k)s for serious tax deductionsCost segregation on long-term rental property vs. real estate professional status (RPS)Why short-term rental strategy keeps winning out over real estate professional status, Section 179 vehicle deductions, R&D tax credits, and bonus depreciationThe final verdict on the single best strategy for most seven-figure business owners — and why combining strategies is often the smarter playChapters0:00 — Game Setup1:24 — Who Is Seven Figure2:09 — S Corp Versus Basics3:27 — Retirement Plan Showdown4:37 — Real Estate Loss Unlocks5:12 — Short Term Rental Wins7:55 — Final Picks And CaveatsWant to keep more of what you earn? If you’re a 7-6-5 business owner ready to move from financial chaos to CFO-level comfort, visit www.simplifymynumbers.com to schedule a call with our team. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help us grow the community, and be sure to share this episode with a fellow founder.This show is designed to be used for educational and informational purposes. For your own situation, be sure to contact a tax professional directly.This show is part of the ICT Podcast network. For more information, visit ictpod.net

How do you go from a tiny salon suite to owning your dream space? I sat down with Mackenzie Gorman, owner of Meadow Aesthetics, to find out — and let me tell you, her journey from ER nurse to med spa owner is nothing short of inspiring.Mackenzie started her aesthetics journey almost by accident, after getting her own first Botox treatment sparked a whole new career path. She built her business from a single salon suite at Utopia into a full brick-and-mortar med spa, all while raising three kids, working part-time jobs, and figuring out the business side as she went. We talk about starting small, building the right team, creating a culture of trust with clients, and the lessons she learned the hard way during her build-out.HighlightsMackenzie's path from ER nurse to nurse practitioner to med spa ownerWhy she chose to start small in a salon suite rather than leasing a big space right awayThe moment she decided to leave her part-time urology job to go all-in on aestheticsHow she built her team, including interviewing over 40 candidates to find the right fitHer approach to client honesty — telling people when they don't need a treatmentThe Kansas-inspired branding behind the Meadow nameLessons learned navigating a full build-out with no business backgroundHer advice for anyone starting a business today: start small and stay true to your visionChapters0:00 – From Tenant to Triumph1:14 – Meet Meadow Aesthetics2:42 – Nursing to Injectables4:59 – Starting Small at Utopia7:07 – Going Full Time Leap8:51 – Finding the Perfect Space10:11 – Branding the Meadow Vibe10:58 – Hiring and Team Growth18:24 – Culture and Client Trust22:01 – Build Out Lessons Learned26:51 – Delegating to Scale29:09 – Advice and Wrap UpResources MentionedMeadow Aesthetics websiteMeadow Med Spa on Instagram (@MeadowMedSpa)Meadow Med Spa and Aesthetics on FacebookCall or text: 316-302-4744To learn more about Utopia Modern Salon Suites, visit our website at https://utopiamodernsalon.com/ or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn!If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend!

What if the hottest summer ticket in Kansas sports has been hiding in plain sight for 92 years? We sat down with Katie Woods, director of the National Baseball Congress in Wichita, and walked away completely obsessed with bobbleheads, Bananaball, and a baseball tournament with more history than you'd ever guess. From a 3 AM game under the lights to a decade-before-Jackie-Robinson integrated championship team, this conversation covers just about everything that makes baseball in Kansas special.HighlightsKatie Woods introduces herself as director of the National Baseball Congress (NBC), founded in Wichita in the 1930s by Hap DumontThe story behind the brand-new Ozzie Smith backflip bobblehead giveawayHow NBC teams work today: summer collegiate players (ages 18-22) from colleges across the countryWhy Katie fell into baseball via an internship with the Houston Astros, then the Frisco RoughRiders and Everett AquaSoxThe wild history behind minor league team names and mascotsHap Dumont's decades of innovation: pitch clocks 60 years early, glow-in-the-dark baseball, mic'd-up umpires, and even early attempts at instant replay and an automatic ball-strike system"Baseball Around the Clock" — 11 games in 33 hours, complete with tent camping, RVs, and survivor t-shirtsThe emotional and communal side of directing an all-night tournamentTrophy and prize money: the historic Cessna Cup and an $18,000 winner's pursePlans for the NBC's upcoming 100th anniversary/centennial celebrationDigitizing decades of NBC archives with Wichita State's Special CollectionsThe incredible true story of the 1935 Bismarck Churchills — the first integrated team to win a national title in any sport, a decade before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrierThe growing role of women in baseball, including Katie being the NBC's first female tournament director in 90 yearsA rousing round of Stories from a Hat, covering white lies, favorite chairs, and nostalgic Wichita hangoutsChapters0:00 — Studio Backdrop Reveal0:27 — Wood Carving Nerd Out1:42 — Show Intro & Baseball Tease2:15 — Meet Katie Woods2:51 — Ozzie Smith Bobblehead4:42 — What Is the NBC?5:53 — How Teams Work Today7:05 — Why Katie Chose Baseball9:37 — Career Path to Kansas11:30 — Why the NBC Matters12:27 — Tournament Venues & Logistics14:39 — Minor League Name Madness16:07 — Banana Ball and Innovation20:45 — Wichita NBC Community22:04 — Offseason Planning Pipeline22:56 — Baseball Around the Clock23:57 — Camping at the Ballpark25:03 — Director All Night26:00 — Sunrise and Sacrifice27:32 — Trophy and Prize Money28:05 — Kansas Community Baseball29:29 — Centennial Plans30:43 — Digitizing the Archives32:09 — Hap Dumont's Vision33:45 — How to Watch & Support34:46 — Colorblind: Origin Story37:28 — Women in Baseball40:01 — Host Wrap and the Organ41:33 — Stories from a Hat46:00 — Closing and MerchResources MentionedNBCBaseball.comNBC Baseball on Facebook, Instagram and YouTubeColorblind by Tom DunkelLearn more about the podcast at askakansan.com!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net

How do you inherit someone else's dream and make it your own? Molly Motsinger built a 21-year career in healthcare before walking away to become CEO of Sapahn, an ethical fashion brand she didn't found but fell completely in love with. We talk about what it's like to step into a mission you didn't create, why she got "obsessed" with Sapahn before she ever considered leaving healthcare, and how founder Brooke is learning to hand off her 15-year-old baby without losing what makes it special. Molly gets honest about the fear of disappointing investors and mentors, the guilt of not working "100 hours a week," and why she believes there's never actually a good time to take a leap. If you've ever felt torn between honoring where you've been and stepping into who you're becoming, this conversation is for you.HighlightsMolly spent 21 years in healthcare, starting as a dietary aide at age 15, before pivoting into fashionShe founded Superb, a healthcare tech company giving nurses scheduling flexibility and advocacyMolly met Sapahn founder Brooke through the same entrepreneurial accelerator where she met AudraShe describes getting "obsessed" with Sapahn as a signal that a bigger change was calling herMolly and Brooke essentially became "each other's equal" — each needed what the other loved doingMolly reframes stepping back from Superb's day-to-day as growth, not giving upShe unpacks the guilt of not working 50-60 hours a week and equating time with worthHer advice: stop making up stories about disappointing others — most people are quietly doing the same thingAs Sapahn's CEO, her job isn't to fix a broken business — it's to protect what works and grow what's next, especially shifting into e-commerceKey advice to women: there's never a good time to take the leap, so take it anywayChapters1:03 — Meet Molly Motsinger and Sapahn's mission3:32 — Molly joins the show4:13 — Molly's 21 years in healthcare and building Superb6:06 — How Molly met Brooke and fell in love with Sapahn10:08 — Recognizing "the bridge" and the divine timing of the decision15:02 — Letting go of guilt around time, hours, and disappointing others19:56 — Leading Sapahn forward without losing its soul25:40 — What Molly has learned watching Brooke let go and grow28:01 — Advice for women standing on their own bridge30:41 — Closing and where to find SapahnResources MentionedSapahnSuperbWant to learn more?The ThreadBe sure to follow me @audradinell on Instagram and LinkedInThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.Disclaimer: we may receive a small commission on any products purchased through the links used in this episode. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and find valuable.