Dec 22, 2025
In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Ben Lytle, serial entrepreneur, futurist, former CEO of Anthem, and author of The Potentialist, to explore how business leaders can thrive in the fastest period of change in human history.
Ben explains why fear-based leadership leads to bad decisions, why resilience alone is no longer enough, and why the future belongs to those who focus on preparedness, constant learning, and wisdom. Drawing from decades of experience building companies and studying human potential, Ben shares how AI and intelligent automation will reshape work, and why human creativity, judgment, and moral reasoning matter more than ever.
This conversation covers:
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Leadership in times of massive technological and economic change
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How entrepreneurs can integrate AI without losing their humanity
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Why belief in yourself is the ultimate competitive advantage
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How to identify unmet needs and build meaningful businesses
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Redefining success beyond money, status, and titles
If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or business leader navigating uncertainty, this episode delivers long-term perspective, clarity, and practical insight for the future ahead.
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