Episode 230 of The Path to Authenticity features Tom’s conversation with the author Lee Pepper. Lee is the author of Never Outmatched. He has leveraged his service in the United States Army and his experience as a staff member on Ross Perot’s Presidential campaigns into building great teams that solve technological challenges and grow market share. During his tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at Foundations Recovery Network, the company grew to 60 times its shareholder value, culminating in its acquisition for $350 million. Lee also built the marketing teams for SpecialtyCare and Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. He resides in Tennessee where he writes and consults on marketing, leadership and innovation. Click here to see Lee’s TEDx talk, Never Outmatched: Applying military strategy to pivot in the era of AI.
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Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.com.