Ep. 28 From Recovery To Leadership With Steve Lee

In this episode, Steve Lee—Sr. Director of Strategic Relationships at Cumberland Heights—joins Mark, Jeff, and Lee for an honest, wisdom-filled conversation about recovery, transformational leadership, ethical consistency, and the true work of relationship building in behavioral health. With more than three decades of personal sobriety and a long career spanning entrepreneurship, sales, and strategic partnerships, Steve shares highly actionable insights for leaders navigating pressure, alignment, and complex referral networks. His story is deeply human, grounded in humility, and anchored in principles that stand firm no matter the season. Key Moments: 00:00 – Sharing hard truths and earning trust 01:44 – Introducing Steve Lee and his decades of experience 02:33 – Growing up, early career, and entering the family business 05:10 – Career reinvention and finding new purpose at 58 08:03 – Recovery, early challenges, and showing up differently 12:21 – Transactional vs. transformational influence 17:07 – Values, alignment, and the "what are you great at?" exercise 20:12 – Shifting careers and overcoming assumptions about the field 23:30 – BD alignment, ethics, and long-game decision-making 29:49 – Pressure, quotas, and maintaining integrity under stress 35:20 – Pitfalls of leading with the recovery story 37:34 – Professionalism and the revolving door of BD roles 44:31 – Cumberland Heights' culture of stability and continual growth 47:04 – Strategic partnerships and national representation 49:15 – Future challenges and staying focused on "your job" Learn More & Connect Show Notes + Resources: https://snapshotinteractive.com/mastermined Connect with Steve Lee: https://cumberlandheights.org/ 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 Our Sponsor - Snapshot: https://snapshotinteractive.com