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Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson Has Died. The Lessons He Left Behind Are Worth Remembering

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Research and studies show that the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the workplace are abundant. From an increase in emotional intelligence, to improved communication, to its contributions to better physical health and reduced interpersonal conflicts, the payoffs of improving mindfulness are clear. But how can corporations effectively integrate the practice into their workforces? We hear from experts who have done just that, and whose organizations are experiencing the rewards.
Maria Dee, Executive Director, Workforce Wellbeing, Kaiser Permanente
Tara Stiles, Co-founder, Strala Yoga
Dr. Aaliya Yaqub, Chief Medical Officer, Thrive
Moderator: Siobhan O’Connor, Media Executive and Journalist

Brainstorm Health 2022 - Building A More Resilient Organization

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How can corporations effectively integrate mindfullness into their workforces? We hear from experts who have done just that, and whose organizations are experiencing the rewards.

The award was presented to her by Denise Bradley-Tyson during Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference.

Mayor London Breed receives Fortune’s Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Leadership Award

The award was presented to her by Denise Bradley-Tyson.

Mayor London Breed receives Fortune’s Leadership Award

Bernard Tyson, former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, who died unexpectedly last November. There's a dear friend to many of us, and to fortune brings. And it's been hard not to miss the wisdom of Bernard this past week, as our country has faced the ravages of Covid 19 and at the same time a much needed awakening to the profound injustice by a and inequity with black American space. Day after day in this country, Bernard understood that an individual's health and well being was deeply entwined with health and well being of the community surrounding that person. He believed deeply that a commitment to human health demanded a commitment to improving the social and economic conditions around us. To that end, and on behalf of my coach, here's Dr David Agus and Arianna Huffington, Fortune is proud to announce the creation of the Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Leadership Award, which will honor a leader who's carrying on Bernard's legacy of promoting social well being as part of a commitment to human health. Before we get to our worthy recipient, it's my true pleasure to introduce to me Bradley Tyson present this first award. Police were so honored that you are joining us as we pay tribute to her late husband remains an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much Cliff, David and Arianna and to your colleagues at Fortune for creating the special award in honor of my husband. It represents the perfect complement to the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, established in partnership with the American Heart Association, to continue Bernard's career long, passionate pursuit of changing systems to support equitable health for the whole person and addressing the social, environmental and mental factors impacting a person's long term health, which I look forward to working with fortune. And it's fortunate 1000 leaders and companies, many of whom many of you who are here with us today to fully realize not only in Bernard's honor but also because it's the right thing to do and so necessary at this moment. As Cliff pointed out in his all of these eloquent remarks, the inaugural recipient of the Bernard J. Types and Memorial Leadership Fund Award, I was fortunate enough to know, work with and learn from my late husband. She lives and breathes the work that Bernard fought for every day up until his untimely death as the first African American female mayor of San Francisco Mayor London Breed was made raised by her grandmother in public housing, and it's gone on to make equity one of her top priorities. She has made the issues including housing services for the homeless, a major focus and and services for the homeless, a major focus of her administration. And like Bernard, she has dedicated much attention to not only physical well being but also to mental well being. In fact, she prioritized mental health assistance, offering much needed help to those who are homeless, addicted to drugs, suffering from mental health issues. Mayor Breed has also been a true public health leader on the national stage during this pandemic, declaring a state of emergency in San Francisco before there was even a single confirmed a case of the coronavirus. It is truly my honor to present my mayor and my friend Mayor London breed with the inaugural brainstorm Health regard to Tyson Memorial Leadership Award today. Thank you for your leadership, Mayor breathes and for embodying so many of the values that Bernard exemplified, I was forward to you continuing to be one of the leading lights of Bernard's legacy and his commitment to healthcare equity for all. Mhm. Well, thank you so much, Denise. And I knew I can't. Unfortunately, I can't present you in person. This beautiful award that Fortune magazine is bestowing upon you. Well, Denise, thank you so much. It means so much coming, uh, from you directly. Um, and as you and Cliff both pension. Bernard was an incredible leader in advancing public health solutions that we're both equitable and helped our most vulnerable populations. We are grateful that you shared with shared him with us for so many years Bernard's work and the work of many of you participating from home. Today, we have made significant progress in making real changes in our public health system. But the coronavirus pandemic has shown us just how important this work is. Not only when it comes to general public health, like washing your hands are wearing a face covering, but more broadly, the importance of having access to shelter into housing and addressing issues that are impacting cities around the world, like mental health reform and homelessness. We are also in the midst of a truly historic racial justice and equity movement with people young and old coming together and demanding to get rid of the systemic racism in our institution. Bernard worked so hard to provide health, wellness and nutrition resources. Too many of our vulnerable and low income communities will help where health disparities are more significant. These are the same group that we as a city have been prioritizing outreach and resources for during the beginning of this pandemic. To address the disproportionate impact that coronavirus has had on these communities, he knew that to create healthy communities, we need to ensure everyone has equal access to resources like health care, education and, most important, housing. Bernard wrote a few years back that it's time for health care in the healthcare industry to reflect the changing needs of America. How right he was. I am honored to receive this award or award established in his name and to honor his legacy. I am committed to continuing to work, to make San Francisco a more equitable, just and healthy community for all of us. Thank you all so much

Mr Tyson, your industry healthcare is going through a massive transformation. What are the qualities of leadership that are necessary to lead through all of this? The leader has to understand that he doesn't or she doesn't have all the answers. And so one critical factor here is how to engage. The bright minds of others. How to share enough of a vision or enough of a passion about where the company needs to go that people wanna sign up for it. And then how to bring reality into the room so people know how far we have to go. And I think that's part of a job of a leader, is to build those two extremes, as I come them, book ends. This is what's possible, and here's our reality. So your company, Kaiser Permanente has been an integrator going back to the 1930s. But how are you going to lead and navigate though all the changes now? The pressure points are different. We have to move faster, we feel the competition in very different ways. But the basics are still the basics. It's about people and it's about how to engage people. And it's about showing the relevance of what we must do and why we must change and that requires Communication that requires the engagement of others. You have to have a lot of people that are willing to go through this journey with you, and be willing to make changes. Many business leaders, including yourself, say that diversity is very important. Why is diversity important for leadership? You don't want group think Going on all the time. When diversity is working- I would say it's working well as Kaiser Preminente- what you have done is created an environment where different views is done in an environment where everyone is respected and highly regarded for what they bring to the table. And what your not trying to do is to convert them into this corporate talking head. You want to pull out the best that they have to offer from their vantage point. You are very good at giving advice and inspiring people, but what's the best advice you've ever gotten when it come to leadership. This actually was I guess, about 12 years ago. I was working on strategy and I was. Working with an outside consultant, and I was spending a lot of time, and it was a big deal. And just one day, this person said to me, just as calm as could be, said, Bernard, it's time to get in traffic. What does that mean? That means execute, move forward. And, he said once you're in traffic, in other words, once you're driving. Then you can adjust. And that was great advice. Don't spend too much time with the engine running in Park, trying to plan the perfect thing. When you've got enough to know where you need to go to, get in traffic and move it forward. And I have found that to be incredible advice, especially. With fast changes going on.

Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson sits down with Fortune's Susie Gharib to talk about the the best leadership advice he's received and how he runs the healthcare giant.

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Mister Tyson, there has been a lot of criticism, and also praise, of the Affordable Care Act. How would you grade the progress so far? I guess I wouldn't put a grade on it because that's so black and white, it's more complicated. But it's moving forward. I think the fact that millions more Covered is a very good thing. We have a longstanding belief at Kaiser Permanante that everyone should have access to the front door of the American healthcare system, and I view the Affordable Care Act as giving people access to the front door of the American healthcare system. And you're right about that. The Obama plan was about access, but also about cost. Now, we've got the access. But why haven't we seen costs come down dramatically Well, I think that's the second part. The first part, there was a lot of effort put into getting people signed up, but now with the new value based payment system coming in, and the focus on reforming the delivery system, and you're starting to see some of that happening. I think we are gonna see A change in the overall cost trajectory as we go forward. How soon are we gonna start seeing a change? It just seems like the prices continue to go up, we're really not seeing a dramatic drop in in healthcare costs. Well, I think, you know, I think it's gonna take a while, because part of this is the industry is being transformed and we're all in the, in the midst of that. I think that, when you look at [ UNKNOWN ] for example, we have been able to manage our costs, it is not going up at the same rate, so we're starting to see big payments on the investments we've made in technology and some of the other areas. A lot of healthcare has very entrenched Established players. Where do you think the change is really gonna come from? Whether it's in innovation or whether it's in pricing? Is it gonna come from the established players? Or is it gonna come from the disrupters? Well. Both. But I think also it's gonna come directly from the consumers. That in the industry now patients are not acting like they did in the past They're not playing this passive role. They have more skin in the game, if you will; they're paying more for the care that they're getting and they're asking different questions of the industry. And I think that's going to continue to force the change. I also think having other industries, now, getting into healthcare Is in fact prompting a lot of the escalation of changes.

Fortune's Susie Gharib sits down with CEO Bernard J. Tyson and talks about the Affordable Care Act and the healthcare providers predictions.

Kaiser Permanente CEO: Everyone should have access to U.S. healthcare

CEO Tyson thinks healthcare costs will go down. 

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