Ben Benson Performance Capability Network

• Episode 10: The Fish and Gold Coins: Why Capability Must Precede Performance

  In this episode, we explore a powerful parable that reveals a critical lesson about success: the balance between performance and capability. The story of a humble fisherman who discovers a fish filled with gold coins serves as a striking analogy for how businesses and individuals approach growth, sustainability, and long-term achievement.Many organizations and professionals become consumed by chasing results—higher sales, increased revenue, rapid expansion—without strengthening the foundation that makes those results possible. Just like the fisherman who became obsessed with collecting gold while ignoring the fish, too many people focus solely on performance metrics while neglecting the capabilities that drive them.This episode breaks down:The key difference between performance (measurable outcomes) and capability (the engine that sustains them).Why prioritizing short-term gains without investing in long-term skills, processes, and infrastructure leads to burnout and decline.How businesses, leaders, and high achievers can bridge the "capability gap" and create sustainable success.Actionable steps to shift your mindset from performance obsession to capability building for long-term resilience.Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving for continuous growth, this episode will challenge the way you think about success. The key takeaway? Protect your fish, and the gold will follow.Listen now and learn how to build a foundation that ensures lasting performance.© Ben Bensonwww.benson-speaks.comwww.performancecapability.com

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• Episode 9: Level 1: Transactional - Knowledge-Based vs. Practice-Based Development

  In this episode of The Performance Capability Podcast, host Ben Benson dives deep into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of personal and professional development—the integration of knowledge-based and practice-based learning.Too often, we separate theory from execution, creating a gap between what people know and what they can actually do. Knowledge-based development builds critical thinking and understanding, while practice-based development refines skills and mastery through action. But without bridging these two, professionals either struggle to apply their knowledge in real-world situations or become skilled executors without the ability to innovate or adapt.Join us as we explore:Why understanding the "What to Do" and "How to Do" is only part of the equation.The difference between training and education—and why we need both.How to bridge the gap between theory and real-world execution.Strategies to develop adaptable, capable professionals who thrive in complexity.If you want to enhance your own performance or build a high-capability organization, this episode is a must-listen.Tune in now and take your learning beyond theory—because real growth happens at the intersection of knowing and doing.Listen now Subscribe for more insights on performance and development!© Ben Bensonwww.benson-speaks.comwww.performancecapability.com

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• Episode 8: Bonus Session -To Be Pulled or to Be Pushed: The Power of Intrinsic Motivation

  Success is often measured by applause, trophies, contracts, and public recognition. Many believe that these external markers define their worth, fueling their drive and validating their efforts. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—external validation is a fleeting force. It is unreliable, conditional, and, at its core, a trap.When your motivation is tied to the approval of others, you are not in control of your own drive. You push forward only as long as the rewards remain, but when they disappear, so does your purpose. This is the plight of those who live for external validation—they are bound by recognition, and without it, their passion fades.True strength does not come from applause. It comes from within. It is self-sustaining, unshaken by the absence of praise or rewards. The most powerful individuals are not moved by external forces; they are pulled forward by an internal fire that refuses to dim.In this bonus session, we explore a component of the Performance Capability Trisphereon—a framework that distinguishes those who are transactional, those who are transformational, and those who transcend. We will break down the difference between external and internal motivation, revealing why only those with an unshakable foundation can withstand the test of time.© Ben Bensonwww.benson-speaks.comwww.performancecapability.com

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• Episode 7: (Part 1: TheTrisphereon) Level 1: Transactional - Mastering the Content

  Session 7:  Trisphereon  – Master the Game. Dominate Your Legacy.Power isn’t given. It’s taken. It’s seized by those who refuse mediocrity and demand greatness. Session 7 of The Performance Capability Podcast dives deep into the three immutable stages of human development—the foundation of elite success in sports, business, and leadership.1.  Transactional: Master the Content – Command the what and how. Precision, discipline, and execution are your weapons. Without mastery, you’re just another player. With it, you own the game.This isn’t just another session—it’s a blueprint for long-term dominance. Whether you're an athlete looking to sharpen your edge, an entrepreneur forging your empire, or a leader setting the standard—this episode will challenge you to rethink how you train, how you compete, and how you lead.Session 7 is your call to action. Are you ready to break limits and master the game? Tune in now.© Ben Bensonwww.benson-speaks.comwww.performancecapability.com

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• Episode 6: The Four Living Virtues – Mastering Power and Performance

  Welcome to the Performance Capability Network, where we break down the fundamental principles that drive mastery, dominance, and peak performance in every field—whether it’s leadership, business, sports, or personal ambition.In this episode, host Ben Benson explores the Four Living Virtues—Clarity, Courage, Control, and Character—the essential traits that separate the world’s top performers from those who remain at the mercy of circumstance. These are not abstract ideals; they are the tactical foundations of success, used throughout history by warriors, rulers, and competitors who refused to accept mediocrity.From Hannibal Barca’s military genius at Cannae to Zenobia’s fearless defiance of Rome, from the unshakable discipline of the Spartan Agoge to the calculated patience of Tokugawa Ieyasu, these virtues have determined who rises, who leads, and who is remembered. Today, we examine how they translate into modern performance, competition, and high-stakes decision-making.Success does not come to those who wait—it comes to those who see clearly, act boldly, impose discipline, and build a name that outlasts them. If you are ready to sharpen your mindset, strengthen your execution, and command your own fate, this episode is for you.© Ben Bensonwww.benson-speaks.comwww.performancecapability.com

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