EP227 - The Secret Military Strategies That Create Unstoppable Business Teams
What can business leaders learn from the battlefield? In this powerful episode, Tyler Dickerhoof sits down with Lee Pepper, a retired First Lieutenant, author, and leadership expert, to explore how military strategy and mindset can transform corporate leadership. From decision-making under pressure to empowering small teams, Lee shares the real-world lessons that helped him lead effectively — both in uniform and in business. Discover how vulnerability, communication, and continuous learning drive innovation and success in any organization.
Meet Lee Pepper
Lee Pepper is a seasoned business leader and marketing strategist who blends military precision with executive insight. Drawing on his service in the U.S. Army and more than twenty-five years as a C-level executive, he has built and led high-performing technology and marketing teams that deliver measurable growth.
As CIO and CMO, Lee guided Foundations Recovery Network through a period of remarkable expansion—growing shareholder value 60X and contributing to its $350 million acquisition by Universal Health Services (UHS). He also led the creation of the Heroes in Recovery movement, multiple treatment center launches, four podcasts, and hundreds of digital campaigns featured in The Passion Conversation.
Known for his ability to unite strategy, leadership, and innovation, Lee continues to inspire organizations to think boldly, execute decisively, and lead with purpose.
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