In this episode of Warriors Unmasked, our founder Mark Phillips sits down with Chuck Thuss to discuss the critical importance of mental health and wellness for entrepreneurs and leaders.

As the world increasingly prioritizes well-being, Mark shares how focusing on mental health has helped him navigate the challenges of both personal life and the high-stakes world of recruitment.

Here are some of the episode’s highlights:

• Mark’s Early Years: Mark reflects on how growing up in the 70s and his experiences in college paved his path into recruiting.
• Breaking the Stigma: As a first-time father and husband in the mid-90s, Mark shares how he sought therapy—despite it being socially taboo at the time—and how it became a cornerstone for his personal and professional growth.
• Business and Personal Challenges: Mark tells how his early and instantaneous success lead to significant challenges, leading him to prioritize his own well-being and that of his employees.
• The Long-Term Commitment to Mental Health: The episode concludes with Mark’s perspective on mental wellness—emphasizing that it’s an ongoing commitment rather than a destination. He shares the practices he’s adopted to maintain balance in both his personal and professional life.

Mark offers valuable lessons for leaders at any stage of their career, particularly those navigating the complexities of building a sustainable business while maintaining healthy personal and professional relationships.

Listen to the full episode here.