Money, faith, and leadership are more connected than most executives are willing to admit.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, Asbel Montes sits down with Matt Morizio, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, for a thoughtful conversation about how leaders form their relationship with money and how that relationship quietly shapes decision-making, anxiety, and impact. Drawing from personal experience, psychology, and values-based investing, this episode challenges conventional assumptions about wealth and success.

Asbel and Matt explore why high-income leaders often feel stuck financially, how fear and scarcity influence financial behavior, and why generosity can become a powerful catalyst for freedom rather than a liability. The discussion moves beyond tactics to examine the deeper beliefs that drive financial choices and leadership posture.

You'll hear how education reduces uncertainty, why many leaders avoid financial conversations out of shame or comparison, and how aligning money with mission can unlock clarity and confidence. Matt also shares how his own journey led to a different approach to wealth management, one centered on stewardship, understanding, and purposeful growth.

You'll learn:

• How emotional freedom from money changes the way leaders show up.

• Why generosity reshapes financial behavior more effectively than willpower.

• The hidden cost of avoiding financial education.

• How executives can move from fear-based decisions to intentional strategy.

• Why stewardship requires participation, not passivity.

• How values-aligned financial guidance accelerates alignment and impact.

If you're a healthcare finance executive, senior leader, or values-driven professional wrestling with financial pressure behind the scenes, this conversation offers a reframing of wealth that supports both leadership effectiveness and personal integrity.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

Matt Morizio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmorizio

Matt Morizio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattmorizio/

Solutions Group Services:

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Healthcare systems are only as strong as the voices shaping them, and EMS is too often left out of the conversation.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab podcast, Asbel Montes sits down with New Hampshire State Senator Sue, a former paramedic, State EMS Director, mayor, and national trauma leader, for a candid discussion on leadership, rural healthcare policy, and how EMS can become a core part of system design. Drawing from decades of frontline experience and state-level policymaking, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about reimbursement, patient access, and who really sits at the table when critical healthcare decisions are made.

Asbel and Sue explore how state-level policy can deliver faster, more practical wins than waiting for federal action, why unified messaging is more powerful than perfection, and how treating EMS as essential infrastructure transforms rural healthcare outcomes. The discussion moves beyond policy mechanics to examine the deeper leadership mindset required to create sustainable, patient-centered systems.

You'll learn:

• Why EMS is healthcare infrastructure, not an add-on.

• How direct-pay and treat-no-transport reimbursement reforms stabilize agencies and protect patients.

• What the $204M Rural Health Stabilization Fund teaches about speed, accountability, and coordination.

• How federal frameworks like the No Surprises Act intersect with state solutions.

• Why regionalization and shared resources can improve access without sacrificing community identity.

• How leadership, compromise, and unified vision drive meaningful system change.

• Why institutionalizing EMS representation ensures long-term system resilience.

If you're a healthcare finance executive, rural health leader, policymaker, or EMS professional, this episode offers a reframing of leadership, system design, and healthcare strategy that delivers both impact and sustainability.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

Sue Prentiss Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SuePrentissforNH/

Sue Prentiss LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-prentiss-961414a4

Sue Prentiss Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sueprentissfornh/

Sue Prentiss X - https://x.com/PrentissSuzanne

Solutions Group Services:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsgroupservices

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solution_sgroup/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutionsgroupservices

Website - ​​https://www.solutionsgroup.com/

Culture, candor, and innovation are redefining what it means to lead in emergency medical services.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, Asbel Montes sits down with the executive team of Pro EMS and Prodigy EMS to explore how leadership, operational strategy, and a mission-driven culture are transforming out-of-hospital care. From field experience to executive decision-making, this team shares the practices that have turned a small ambulance service into a nationally recognized leader.

Asbel and the Pro EMS leaders unpack how to balance innovation with sustainability, adopt technology that truly serves clinicians, and maintain clinical excellence even under pressure. They discuss the tensions of financial constraints, workforce challenges, and system-wide vulnerabilities—and how a culture of candor and accountability helps them overcome these obstacles.

You'll learn:

• How a "duty to dissent" fuels better decisions and stronger leadership

• Why financial sustainability is critical for innovation and mission continuity

• Lessons in rapid clinical adaptation, from advanced equipment to just-in-time training

• How Prodigy EMS evolved from internal need to a national leader in EMS education

• The impact of cross-sector partnerships on operational resilience and patient care

• Strategies for building a workforce motivated by mission and equipped to perform

If you're a healthcare finance executive, EMS leader, operations strategist, or policy maker, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and provide a roadmap for leading organizations that thrive under pressure, innovate with purpose, and put patients first.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

James DiClemente - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdiclemente

Bill Mergendahl - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mergendahl-8621006

Gibson McCullagh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmccullagh

Dan Wagner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdanwagner

Pro EMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proems/

Solutions Group Services:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsgroupservices

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solution_sgroup/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutionsgroupservices

Website - ​​https://www.solutionsgroup.com/