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Ben Lytle – Former CEO Anthem Health and Acordia

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Blaine BartlettBen Lytle - Former CEO Anthem Health and Acordia
  1. Ben Lytle - Former CEO Anthem Health and Acordia Blaine Bartlett 33:58

“A Potentialist In Pursuit Of Wisdom

Join me and my guest Ben Lytle (https://potentialistfuture.com), a self-made serial entrepreneur and CEO known for being ahead of the curve. He has launched seven successful companies to date, creating billions in market value, including NYSE listed Acordia, Inc. and Anthem (now Elevance Health) with a current market value of more than $120 billion. He is a healthcare policy expert who chaired or served on state and presidential healthcare commissions and a governance leader with extensive public company experience. Ben has identified five change forces converging to create a New Reality We explore his recommended optimal adaptive actions for individuals, businesses and social institutions. 

Summary

In this conversation, Blaine and Ben Lytle explore a range of topics including personal backgrounds, the nature of change in society, entrepreneurship, healthcare insights, and the role of AI in improving healthcare systems. Ben shares his experiences as a serial entrepreneur and discusses his vision for the future through his work with the Potentialist, emphasizing the importance of integrated medicine and the potential of AI to transform healthcare delivery. In this conversation, Ben discusses the necessity for humanity to adapt to rapid changes in the world, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, critical thinking, and self-awareness. He explores the implications of population decline, the need to rethink productivity and consumerism, and the potential for unleashing human creativity in the face of technological advancements. Ben believes that by fostering wisdom and awareness, individuals can navigate the complexities of modern life and contribute to a brighter future.

Takeaways

  • The conversation highlights the importance of adapting to rapid changes in society.
  • Futurism is distinguished from science fiction by its reliance on facts and research.
  • Building companies requires a focus on mobility and accountability.
  • Integrated healthcare is essential for treating the whole person, not just symptoms.
  • AI can significantly enhance healthcare by integrating patient data and improving outcomes.
  • Personal health optimization is a priority for many entrepreneurs.
  • The experience of patients in healthcare systems needs to be improved through integration.
  • The Potentialist aims to inspire individuals to realize their full potential.
  • Collaboration among healthcare professionals is crucial for effective treatment.
  • The future of healthcare will rely heavily on Technology and AI advancements. Only about 15% of people prosper due to adaptability.
  • Wisdom is essential in a rapidly changing world.
  • Critical thinking is the height of rational thinking.
  • The pace of change disrupts relational dynamics.
  • Population decline may lead to greater appreciation for Relationships.
  • We need to rethink productivity beyond consumerism.
  • Human creativity will be unleashed in new ways.
  • Awareness precedes choice and opens up possibilities.
  • History shows that humanity can adapt and thrive.
  • The future holds unprecedented opportunities for Growth.

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Blaine Bartlett consults, advises and coaches globally with leaders, executives, companies, and governments. He is internationally recognized as a leadership development master and through his work has personally delivered programs to and worked with more than 300,00 individuals, directly impacting more than one million people worldwide.

As CEO of Avatar Resources, a global leadership consultancy he founded in 1987, he’s worked with entrepreneurs and leaders of many of the largest (and smallest) companies and organizations on the planet to change the way leadership is used to foster thriving through Compassionate Capitalism.

Blaine is a co-host of Office Hours on AppleTV as well as being featured in the TV series World’s Greatest Motivators and the movie and book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Beijing University, Managing Director of the Global Coaching Alliance, a Chancellor at Napoleon Hill Institute, a longtime member of the Transformational Leadership Council and serves as a member of the teaching faculty of the American Association for Physician Leadership. Blaine sits on numerous Boards including the Board of Directors of the World Business Academy and the Unstoppable Foundation. In 2012, he was formally invested as a Knight of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, the world’s oldest humanitarian organization.

Blaine is the author of five books including the #1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business. His newest book is The Leadership Mindset Weekly.

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