In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lee Benson, Founder of Execute to Win (ETW) and author of Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win. In the conversation, Lee Benson shares his origin story, from his early days as a musician to his rise as a successful CEO, and the inspiration that led him to start ETW. Lee then breaks down the concept of value creation, showing its three forms and how focusing on it can significantly improve an organization's culture and results. Next, using clear examples, Lee Benson explains how companies can set up operating systems that bring teams together and keep everyone focused on creating value. Wrapping up the episode, Lee Benson shares practical advice on overcoming obstacles and setting up effective value-creation systems in all types of organizations. 

Some Highlights:

- From Rock and Roll to Aerospace: Lee Benson's Unconventional Journey

- Shaping Value Creation: How Lee Benson's Upbringing Impacted His Perspective

- Turning the Tide: Leading an Underperforming Organization to Success

- Aligned Decision-Making: Its Crucial Role in Organizations and How to Master It

- The Need for Transparency: Lee Benson's Insights on Openness in Business

- Unveiling the MIND Methodology: How to Leverage a Team's Most Important Number

- Driving Success: How Leaders Can Encourage the Right Behaviors in Their Teams

- Alignment and Value Creation: Understanding their Powerful Interplay

- Performance Improvement Strategies: Practical Tips to Enhance Organizational Performance

- The Twin Pillars of Leadership: The Vital Importance of Clarity and Accountability

Connect with Lee Benson: 

Mind Methodology Website 

Execute to Win Website 

Lee Benson on LinkedIn 

Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve your Strategy, and Execute to Win on Amazon 

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn

Partnering Leadership Website