Landon Kirk: Trauma-Informed Leadership, People-First Culture & Building Elite Teams

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Landon Kirk - executive coach, leadership strategist, and trauma-informed culture-builder. Together, they unpack the critical role of authentic leadership, trauma-informed decision-making, and how to manage burnout in high-emotion environments like behavioral health.From co-founding Calo Programs to building the Embark “People Machine,” Landon shares lessons learned over two decades of leading with purpose. You’ll hear hard-won insights on balancing empathy with accountability, how to know when it’s time to let a staff member go, and why success - not self-care - is the antidote to burnout.Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or leader seeking to grow your team (and yourself), this episode is packed with real, practical wisdom.Topics include:Building trust through time and evidenceThe myth of burnout prevention - and what really worksWhy “ACEs attract ACEs” in behavioral healthcareHiring mistakes even top executives makeLandon's favorite leadership test: “Would you trust them to treat your child?”