Performance Capability
The PC Framework applied to specific contexts — leadership, sport, relationships, entrepreneurship, and the patterns that produce performance in all of them. By Ben Benson.
Understanding the Difference Between Means and Ends
In the pursuit of goals, both personal and professional, human beings often engage in a complex dance between means and ends. The distinction between the two…
The Power of Making and Keeping Commitments in Business and Life
Making and keeping commitments form the bedrock of trust and reliability in both our personal and professional life. They reflect our values, define our relationships, and…
Affirming Shared Values
In a village nestled within the lush green valleys of Nigeria, the people thrived as farmers. Their community, surrounded by palm trees and thick bushes, was…
How Childhood Experiences Shape Perceptions
Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping our perceptions. During our formative years, we undergo rapid cognitive, emotional, and social development, and our interactions with…
Corporate Performance Capability
I met a CEO of a large publicly traded company a few years ago who asserted that top management in a large company’s responsibility is to…
The Difference Between Surface Changes and Deep Transformation
When we face challenges in life—whether in our personal relationships, career, or self-development—our instinct is often to focus on improving our attitude or acquiring new skills.…
Rooted Resolve: Internal Capability Precedes External Credibility
The ability to make and keep commitments first with ourselves and then with others is the foundation of personal and professional effectiveness. Internal capability, precedes external…
Principles vs. Values
What’s the difference between a principle and a value? Principles and values are related concepts but have distinct meanings and applications. Here’s a breakdown of the…
Behind the Mask
In my book Performance Capability, a key distinction in relationships is “What the Mask Represses, the Relationship Expresses” This highlights how the facades or masks we put on…