From humble beginnings to the heights of the pharmaceutical industry, Amy Bricker, former president of Express Scripts, sits down with Bonnie to recount her extraordinary career path. Amy takes us on a tour of her formative years, where the dream of becoming a community pharmacist in her small town set the stage for an incredible journey. It's a story that unfolds across the pillars of persistence, vision, and a heartfelt drive to transform healthcare, proving that one's origin is no boundary to professional triumph.

Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system requires more than just knowledge; it requires passion and a desire to bring about real change. Amy delves into the intricate world of pharmacy benefit managers and how her role at Express Scripts played a pivotal part in managing medication costs for an array of clients from various sectors. Amy also delves into how creating and sustaining a high-performance culture in business isn't for the faint-hearted, especially in the face of mergers and acquisitions. Amy reflects on the challenges she faced while steering Express Scripts through such transformative times and shares valuable insights on the power of a positive environment and the intricacies of balancing professional success with personal growth and self-discovery. Key points throughout points include:

• Unlocking potential: Embracing the call to make a greater impact
• Express Scripts: The role of pharmacy benefit managers in healthcare and communities
• Leading Express Scripts through mergers, acquisitions and a global pandemic
• The importance of deliberate leadership and consistent actions
• How to overcome the challenges of blending cultures
• Embracing Change: Recognizing the seasons of opportunity
• Navigating a legal battle and new paths to fulfilment
• The importance of staying true to yourself and recognizing the call for change

"It's less to me about putting slogans on walls or coming up with a mission statement that we’ll all recite, but how do you do business inside that organization?" – Amy Bricker.

Real Life Real Leaders is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world's most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader.

Get connected socially with Amy Bricker:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bricker/

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/

https://edainc.io/

https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/

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