Biography
In his culture architect, strategic advisor and writing career, Ben Ortlip worked with some of the world’s top brands, including Coca-Cola, Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, AT&T, UPS, and Chick-fil-A. In 1990 he started a production company, Kaleo Ranch, that is still in operation. His work has been recognized by the NY Art Director’s Club, the Clio Awards, the ADDYs, and others. As a ghost-writer, Ben has worked on more than a dozen books and workbooks with well-known thought leaders like John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, Andy Stanley, Patrick Lencioni, Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, and the Drucker Institute.
In 2012, Ben’s passion for organizational strategy and leadership development led him to pioneer a process called Cultural Architecting, an integrated methodology for designing and curating cultures that reinforces the company’s unique business strategy. The Cultural Architecting program is already shaping culture in healthcare, dining, manufacturing, technology, and global petroleum companies.
Ben and his wife, Lisa, have been married 28 years and are raising eight children.