S1 E1: The Trust Crisis: What Leaders Get Wrong

In a world where business relationships are often transactional and skepticism is at an all-time high, how do leaders build organizations people actually trust? In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, Nathan Mitchell sits down with Mike Ashabraner, founder of the Hounds of Business Community, to explore what it truly takes to create trust-first businesses in a low-trust world.Mike shares why trust has eroded in modern business, what leaders unintentionally do that weakens credibility, and the daily behaviors that foster authenticity, loyalty, and meaningful connection. We also dig into what happens when trust breaks — and how to repair it in a way that strengthens relationships rather than destroys them.Whether you run a small business, lead a team, or want your brand to stand out as one people can believe in, this conversation offers grounded wisdom, real-world perspective, and practical steps you can apply immediately.If you care about leading with integrity, building real relationships, and creating environments where people feel safe to engage, grow, and succeed — this episode is for you.