In this episode, Dr. Corey Waller traces his path from emergency and street medicine to leading systems change in behavioral health. He reflects on how saying yes to new challenges shaped his mission to build structures where the easy thing is the right thing. Corey shares insights on the evolving field of addiction treatment, the balance between ethics and business, and how real impact comes from creating systems that outlast any one person.

Key Takeaways:

Saying yes opens doors to growth and purpose, helping leaders discover new paths and create lasting impact through curiosity and action
Lasting change comes from building systems that make doing the right thing the easy thing and endure beyond any one individual
Ethical healthcare thrives on good tension between medicine and business, where collaboration and accountability drive sustainable impact
Humility and openness fuel continuous learning, allowing leaders to set aside ego, listen deeply, and grow alongside their teams

Chapters:

00:00 - Saying Yes to Every Opportunity
05:10 - Building Systems That Make the Right Thing Easy
09:04 - Balancing Heart and Business in Healthcare
14:11 - Finding Balance Through Ethical Tension
16:24 - Staying Grounded While Striving to Grow

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Saying Yes and Building Better Systems of Care | Dr. Corey Waller