Most founders don’t struggle because they lack vision. They struggle because their company still can’t run without them.

In this episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus Cressend sits down with Ken Paskins, the first fractional integrator, for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about trust, control, execution, and what it really takes to build a company that can scale and exit beyond its founder.

Ken shares why most “fractional integrators” aren’t actually integrators, how founders unknowingly train their teams not to think, and why trust isn’t built through intention, it’s built through consistent execution and results. Together, they unpack why so many leadership teams stall, why founders become accidental bottlenecks, and what must change for real growth to happen.

⚡ They get into:

– Why most fractional integrators fail, and how to spot the real ones

– How founders accidentally train teams not to think

– Why execution, not intention, is what builds trust

– How to let your team fail without letting your business fail

– The uncomfortable truth about control, delegation, and leadership

– What it actually takes to build a company that can scale and exit

– The difference between being a visionary and being the bottleneckIf you’re building a company that still needs you in every room, still waits on your decisions, or still feels heavier than it should, this conversation was made for you.

📚 About the Guest

Ken Paskins is the founder and CEO of GCE Strategic Consulting and is widely recognized as the first fractional integrator. His team supports EOS-based companies around the world, helping visionaries build leadership teams, scale operations, and prepare their companies for long-term growth and exit.

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What happens when visionary leaders stop playing small — and start building for the long game?In this episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus Cressend sits down with John Scott, President and CEO of Westminster American Insurance Company, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, longevity, scaling wisely, and what it really takes to build a company that outlives its founder.John shares how Westminster grew from a struggling regional insurer into a multi-state company approaching $100M in written premium — and the leadership principles that guided that growth. Together, they explore why some founders scale faster, why clarity and execution matter more than ideas alone, and how long-term leaders think differently about people, culture, capital, and risk.⚡ They get into:– Why visionary leaders think in decades, not quarters– How to build companies that can run without their founder– The real difference between ideas and execution– Why environment and fellowship accelerate leadership growth– How to prepare for succession, scaling, and long-term value– The mindset shift from operator to owner– Why great leaders invest in people, not just systemsIf you’re building something bigger than yourself, preparing your company for its next chapter, or rethinking how you lead — this conversation gives you a deeper look at what long-term leadership really requires.📚 About the GuestJohn Scott is the President and CEO of Westminster American Insurance Company. Under his leadership, Westminster has expanded across multiple states and grown toward $100M in written premium.👥 Connect with John Scott & Westminster American Insurance CompanyCompany LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/gowaic/Company Website — https://www.westminsteramerican.com/John's LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scott-jr-2718ba16/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/WAICInsuranceX — https://x.com/WestAmInsCo🎙️ Listen to Constructive InterferenceSpotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/6MIfRbPLH394j9Jtb2JcdlApple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/constructive-interference-with-rufus-cressend/id1804636517Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/605e21b2-7c0a-48e0-ba7d-cb07541143e0/constructive-interference-with-rufus-cressendiHeart Radio — https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-constructive-interference-271034111/Audible — https://www.audible.com/podcast/Constructive-Interference-with-Rufus-Cressend/B0F2J9R21C?language=en_US&share_location=pdp&source_code=ASSGB149080119000H📲 Follow Constructive InterferenceInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/rufuscressend/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ConstructiveInterferencePod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@rufuscressend?lang=enThreads — https://www.threads.com/@rufuscressendX — https://x.com/RufusCressendWebsite — https://www.rufuscressend.com/👉 Comment below: Are you building your company for today — or for the next decade?

What happens when you know you’re meant to lead… but your voice, your clarity, and your message haven’t fully caught up with your vision?

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In this episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus sits down with Winnie Hart, to break down what it really means to stand out, stay human, and communicate like a leader others want to follow. Winnie shares how purpose, identity, reputation, distinction, and audience alignment shape influence, and why clarity is the most undervalued currency in leadership. They explore the work required to articulate vision, build messaging that resonates, and turn ideas into momentum instead of noise.

⚡ They get into:

– Why clarity, not volume, is what makes leaders unforgettable

– The 8 fundamentals of standing out as a thought leader

– Communicating vision so clearly others believe in it with you

– Differentiating yourself beyond job titles & industry labels

– How implementation beats inspiration every time

– Why 2026 might be the year of the thought leader

– How AI + digital twins could change leadership foreverIf you’re building influence, sharpening your voice, or preparing to scale your leadership, this conversation shows you how to step into the version of you the world is waiting for.

📚 About the Guest

Winnie Hart is the CEO of Thought Leadership Academy and founder of Twin Engine, where she helps visionaries clarify their voice, define their message, and stand out with purpose-driven influence. With decades of experience in branding, leadership, and strategic communication, she works with leaders who are ready to show up boldly, communicate with clarity, and lead movements that matter.

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