Self-Leadership
The PC Framework applied to specific contexts — leadership, sport, relationships, entrepreneurship, and the patterns that produce performance in all of them. By Ben Benson.
Overcoming the Hidden Obstacles to Building Wealth
Building wealth is often seen as a straightforward journey: earn more, spend less, invest wisely, and let time do the rest. But for many, the real…
The Small Difference That Makes the Big Difference: The Trim Tab
In both business and life, success often can feel elusive. We put in the hours, make the right decisions, and yet, progress seems slow, if not…
Understanding Constructive Tension and Destructive Tension
Tension is an unavoidable aspect of life, and more importantly, it’s essential for any kind of growth or progress. At its core, tension represents the pull…
Navigating the Discipline of Choice vs. The Discipline of Force
In life, we are constantly balancing two powerful forces that shape our experiences and outcomes: the discipline of choice and the discipline of force. The discipline of choice refers…
Intentions vs. Actions: Making and Keeping Commitments
The AT/AU balance—the gap between what we intend to do (Approach in Theory, AT) and what we actually do (Approach in Use, AU)—has a profound effect on…
The Capability Gap and Managing the AT/AU Balance
The AT/AU balance—the contrast between how we believe or intend to act and how we actually behave in practice—is a dynamic force in human interactions. This balance,…
Values-Based Performance: Success Through Seven Core Human Needs
In today’s evolving business environment, organizations are recognizing that true success comes not just from financial performance, but from creating an environment that aligns with the…
The Acid Test of Leadership
Leadership is often associated with titles, positions of power, and formal authority. Many leaders derive their influence from the roles they hold—whether as CEOs, managers, or…
It’s the Game, Not the Fame: Play Like the Outcome Doesn’t Matter
In the world of competitive sports, athletes are often consumed by the pressure to win, perform at their best, and meet the expectations of others—be it…
Bridging the Divide Between Performance and Capability
In the modern business landscape, organizations and individuals are often laser-focused on achieving performance—measurable results like increased sales, profitability, market share, or growth. Performance is the visible…
Knowledge-Based vs. Practice-Based Development
The Transactional Level: Essential Integration of Development. The ‘What to Do and How to Do’ Development, whether at the individual or organizational level, is a continuous…
A Parable of Performance Capability; The Fish & Gold Coins
Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled by a river, there lived a humble fisherman. Every day, he cast his net into the water,…