The Leader's Mindset

Unlock resilience, leadership, and wellness in this powerful episode! Join host Jason LeDuc on The Leader's Mindset as he sits down with Michelle Davis—trainer, entrepreneur, and embodiment of transformation. Inspired by her sister’s passing, Michelle shifted from competition to compassion, building a fitness sanctuary that helps corporate leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs shut down the...

What do you do when your perfectly crafted plan suddenly breaks? The budget gets slashed. Priorities change overnight. A disruption blindsides your team. Suddenly, the map is gone, the destination is unclear, and everyone is looking at you for answers. In moments like these, clinging to the original plan erodes trust. The best leaders know how to adapt, communicate clearly, and guide their teams t...

Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the hottest startup hubs in the U.S.—and this week proves it. From AI innovations making waves at global expos to high-stakes pitch competitions and networking events that could land you your next investor, the Vegas Startup Scene is buzzing with opportunities you don’t want to miss. In this episode, I cover the latest Southern Nevada tech ecosystem updates for...

Helping Women Build Health and Wealth – Kristie Cummings on Vegas Startup SceneWhat happens when a woman turns her passion for fitness and financial independence into a movement that’s transforming lives? In this special Vegas Startup Scene interview from the July 2025 Tech Alley event, I sit down with Kristie Cummings—entrepreneur, fitness coach, and founder of MissBabFit—to talk about how she’s...

What if your next investment didn’t just grow your portfolio—but helped keep a family farm alive? In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Austin Maness, U.S. Army veteran and COO of Harvest Returns, a groundbreaking AgTech startup that's making it easier than ever to invest in sustainable agriculture, family farms, and cutting-edge food production. Austin shares hi...

💥 “What if stepping into a team conflict didn’t mean choosing a side—but building stronger trust instead?” 💥When team members clash, leaders often feel stuck. If you intervene, someone might say you're playing favorites. But if you don’t, the tension festers—and productivity suffers. So how do you mediate effectively without damaging trust or morale? In this powerful Leadership TTP episode, Jaso...

Vegas Startup Scene August 4th 2025📍 You’re Not in Silicon Valley Anymore… Welcome to Vegas Startup SceneLas Vegas isn’t just for nightlife and entertainment anymore—it’s fast becoming one of the most exciting startup ecosystems in the country. If you're a startup founder, tech investor, or entrepreneur looking to get connected and stay ahead of the curve, this episode is your inside track to eve...

Stop Managing and Start Leading: Lessons from Military Leadership. Jason LeDuc on Pursue VegasAre you managing your team—or actually leading them? Too many managers are stuck in the weeds, putting out fires instead of building real leaders. In this episode of the Pursue Vegas podcast, I sat down with Dave Burlin and Tawni Nguyen for an honest conversation about what true leadership looks like—and...

Avoiding AI Pitfalls: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AutomationThe AI Mistake That Could Cost You Everything – How Ethical Leaders Avoid DisasterYou just rolled out a new AI tool—your team’s excited, customers are curious… but within weeks, complaints start rolling in.⚠️ Biased results.⚠️ Broken trust.⚠️ Ethical blind spots. What went wrong? Even the most well-intentioned leaders can stumble whe...

Las Vegas Is Booming With Startup Energy – Are You In the Loop? If you're a founder, investor, or tech leader in Southern Nevada, you can't afford to fall behind on what’s happening in the Vegas startup ecosystem. From multi-million dollar funding rounds to innovation spotlights and exclusive events—this week’s Vegas Startup Scene episode is packed with updates, opportunities, and insider announce...

Why are your best employees walking out the door? If your company is battling high turnover, low accountability, or lack of team engagement, it’s time to take a hard look at your workplace culture—and how you’re onboarding and empowering your people. In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, U.S. Air Force Veteran and host Jason LeDuc sits down with Amanda Rosazza, Chief Imagination Officer of Imag...

Are you making the right investments in your business—or just guessing? 🤔Every day, leaders like you are forced to choose between competing priorities: training programs, software upgrades, marketing campaigns, new hires. But what if your "strategic decision" is really just a gamble?📉 Wasted resources. Missed opportunities. Disappointed teams. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, US...

🔥 Is Las Vegas becoming the next major tech hub? From $900M in rare earth investments to crypto law breakthroughs and major startup accelerators opening new cohorts, the Vegas tech scene is on fire—and this episode has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve. Welcome to Vegas Startup Scene, your insider rundown on the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem, hosted by Jason LeDuc. Whether you’re a...

Are you constantly putting out fires instead of driving meaningful results? If your team feels misaligned, communication is breaking down, or you're stuck doing everyone’s job for them—this conversation is the wake-up call you need. In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, U.S. Air Force veteran and host Jason LeDuc sits down with Lorraine Armijos, executive coach, Lean expert, Air Force veteran,...

Achieve Success by Aligning Your TeamWhat if your team wasn’t just working hard—but working together? Too many leaders pour energy into meetings, metrics, and micromanagement… only to find their teams heading in different directions. The result? Missed targets, low morale, and wasted effort. But when a team aligns around outcomes—not just activities—everything changes. In this Leadership TTP video...

You’re Missing Out if You’re Not at These Las Vegas Startup Events! Are you plugged into the fastest-growing startup scene in the country? If you’re building a company, investing in innovation, or trying to break into the tech world—this is the Las Vegas startup news you can’t afford to miss. In this week’s Vegas Startup Scene rundown, Jason LeDuc brings you all the essential updates from the Sout...

Is the way we lead causing more harm than good? Burnout is at an all-time high, trust is eroding in the workplace, and many employees are quietly quitting or mentally checking out. In this powerful episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Marika Messager—consciousness researcher, former finance executive, and founder of ConsciousLeadership.org—to discuss the urgent need for...

What if your title didn’t define your leadership? What if you could gain respect, rally a team, and deliver results—without formal authority? In today’s workplace, leadership isn't just reserved for the people with corner offices and big titles. Whether you're a project manager, team lead, or ambitious contributor without direct reports, you’re still expected to get things done, build alignment, a...

Ready to plug into one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the country? From pitch events and accelerator updates to crypto meetups and AI showcases, Vegas Startup Scene has everything you need to know about the latest opportunities for founders, investors, and entrepreneurs in Southern Nevada. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Freedom Week, Fusion 42’s Global Super Accelerator, SEIC...

What if everything you saw online—every image, every video, every face—might not be real? In this must-watch episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Ian Kellett, CEO of IDify.ai, to explore a game-changing new frontier in tech leadership: bringing trust back to the internet. With deepfake videos spreading like wildfire, AI models cloning human likeness without consent, and...

You walk into a meeting and instantly feel it—tension, disengagement, or a team running on empty. As a leader, you know something’s off. But what’s missing isn’t just strategy or execution—it’s people skills. In this Leadership TTP video, U.S. Air Force veteran Jason LeDuc, Founder and CEO of Jason LeDuc Leadership Consultants, breaks down 3 powerful people skills every manager needs to boost mora...

Are you a startup founder, tech investor, or entrepreneur looking to connect with the most active and purpose-driven innovators in Las Vegas? This week’s episode of Vegas Startup Scene is your go-to briefing on the biggest events, opportunities, and connections shaping the Southern Nevada startup ecosystem.🎙 Hosted by Jason LeDuc, this week’s rundown covers everything you need to know about Freedo...

What would you do if your entire future changed in a split second? In this inspiring episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host and U.S. Air Force veteran Jason LeDuc sits down with Kijuan Amey – also an Air Force veteran, motivational speaker, and resilience coach - whose life was forever changed after a catastrophic car accident. Left with multiple injuries and legally blind, Kijuan transformed his a...

Are you ready to lead your team into the future—or will outdated thinking leave you behind? In this power-packed episode of The Leader’s Mindset, leadership expert and U.S. Air Force veteran Jason LeDuc breaks down the 3 most critical tech trends every leader must understand in 2025. From the explosion of AI and machine learning to the growing urgency of cybersecurity and data privacy, and the eve...

What if the hottest startup ecosystem in America isn’t in Silicon Valley or Austin—but in Southern Nevada? Welcome to another episode of Vegas Startup Scene, where host Jason LeDuc takes you inside the real tech revolution happening in the Las Vegas Valley. From AI-powered simulation platforms and pitch nights to founder mixers and military-veteran entrepreneurship programs, this week’s breakdown...