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 evidence
• The myth of burnout prevention - and what really works
• Why “ACEs attract ACEs” in behavioral healthcare
• Hiring mistakes even top executives make
• Landon's favorite leadership test: “Would you trust them to treat your child?”

Learn more at telos.org

Tony Mosier – Building Hope, One Family at a Time

In this powerful debut episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tony Mosier, co-founder and COO of Telos, a nationally respected residential treatment center. With over 20 years of experience in mental health care, Tony shares the journey that led him from frontline staff to visionary leader, and how Telos helps teens rediscover their “telos”—their ultimate potential.

They discuss:

• The heart behind trauma-informed, relationship-based care
• Why creating the right culture is harder than starting a program
• The messy middle of healing—and why it’s essential
• Advice for families just beginning the treatment journey

Tony’s insights offer clarity, compassion, and hope for anyone walking the path of mental health recovery.

Learn more at telos.org

Learn more at telos.org