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May 23, 2025 49 mins

In this insightful episode, Jay Lynn explores the critical role of leadership congruence in building sustainable, high-performing behavioral health practices. With over 18 years of experience in healthcare administration and executive leadership, she shares hard-earned wisdom on aligning your vision, strategy, and operations to lead with integrity—and get results.

You’ll hear real-life stories that bring these concepts to life, including:

  • A crisis call management scenario that highlights the importance of clear protocols and confident decision-making
  • An inspiring account of advocating for an intern facing financial hardship, showing how congruent leadership supports employee wellness and trust

From hiring practices and policy development to operational bottlenecks and communication systems, Jay Lynn unpacks how congruence at every level of leadership drives better team dynamics, stronger patient outcomes, and lasting growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to assess and align your SOPs for clarity and cohesion
  • The impact of phone system inefficiencies on care delivery
  • Steps to remove internal barriers and lead from a proactive—not reactive—stance
  • Why congruent leadership builds trust, boosts morale, and reduces burnout

💡 Bonus Insight: Discover the Emotional Reactivity Cost (ERC) Calculator—a powerful new tool that helps leaders quantify the hidden costs of misaligned staffing and reactive decisions made in “survival mode.”

📢 Take Action:

Whether you're in the trenches of private practice or preparing for strategic expansion, this episode equips you to lead with clarity, consistency, and confidence.


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