Follow your Dream in Life Even if Everyone Else Disagrees | Ep 19 | Fountain of Vitality

What pushes a farm boy to reject 300 acres of farmland and chase a dream of wearing a tie instead? Larry Tallman, former Blue Cross Blue Shield executive and CEO of MHN International, shares how his father's farming dreams clashed with his own vision of professional success.

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What pushes a farm boy to reject 300 acres of farmland and chase a dream of wearing a tie instead? Larry Tallman, former Blue Cross Blue Shield executive and CEO of MHN International, shares how his father's farming dreams clashed with his own vision of professional success. Trumpet playing earned him summers at Caesars Palace backing Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, and Engelbert Humperdinck where recording sessions demanded zero mistakes because technology couldn't fix errors. Air Force service in Vietnam, a PhD at Michigan State during Magic Johnson's freshman year, and a basketball coach's brother offering insurance sales changed everything. In this episode of Fountain of Vitality, host LaMont Leavitt explores 20 years leading Blue Cross Blue Shield operations, working for Jack Nicklaus-owned companies, acquiring 28 healthcare technology firms at Ingenix, and managing behavioral health coverage for active military personnel across 42 countries. Tallman reveals using music to motivate corporate teams and maximize employee performance throughout his career.

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Guest Info:

Larry Tallman
LinkedIn: @Larry-Tallman
Retired,Helping others, Making a Difference

Former CEO, President, Chairman Emeritus MHN - Mental Health Care
Former Executive Vice President RX, MGIS
Former CRO Ingenix (Optum) - United Health Care
Former Senior Executive - Blue Cross Blue Shield MN, ND, CA.

Experienced Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of excelling in the insurance industry. Skilled in Healthcare, Consulting, Disease Management, Sales, Medicaid, and Self-funded. Strong business development professional.

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