What does it take to stay “never outmatched” as a leader in today’s behavioral health landscape?

Episode Overview:
In this episode of MasterMined, hosts Mark Scrivner and Jeff Skillen flip the mic to their co-host, Lee Pepper, as he steps into the spotlight to share insights from his new book, Never Outmatched. Lee draws from his experiences as a strategist, executive, and coach to unpack what it means to lead with resilience, clarity, and purpose in the fast-changing world of behavioral health.

For executives and entrepreneurs in behavioral health, this conversation is both practical and inspiring. Lee’s lessons bridge personal development and organizational leadership, offering a roadmap for building culture, navigating uncertainty, and driving sustainable growth.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why resilience is the defining trait of great leaders

• Lessons from Lee’s journey writing Never Outmatched

• How to balance courage and humility in leadership

• The role of culture in organizational performance

• Practical steps for staying grounded while scaling growth

Subscribe to MasterMined for candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of behavioral health.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to MasterMined

01:00 – Introducing Lee Pepper

03:20 – Why “Never Outmatched” matters for leaders

07:10 – The writing process and lessons learned

12:30 – Building resilient leadership in behavioral health

18:00 – Culture as a driver of performance

23:15 – Courage, humility, and decision-making

28:40 – Practical takeaways for executives

33:00 – Final reflections from Lee

Learn More & Connect:

• Show Notes + Resources: https://snapshotinteractive.com/mastermined

• Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshotinteractive.com

• Connect with Jeff Skillen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffskillen | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com

• Connect with Lee Pepper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper | https://www.neveroutmatched.com

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