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Show Your Value with Lee BensonHow We Can Change The Future For Our Kids | Matt BeaudreauIn this episode of Show Your Value, Lee Benson sits down with educator and founder of Apogee Strong, Matt Beaudreau, for a direct conversation about what's broken in the school system and how families can take control of their children's future.Matt has spoken to over 250,000 people and worked with organizations like the U.S. Air Force, Stanford, Honeywell, and more. He shares how his personal journey through the system led him to question everything and create a new path focused on values, character, and freedom.What You’ll Learn:- Why school tr...2025-05-141h 04Show Your Value with Lee BensonMastering the Holistic Value Creation Model with Lee BensonI'm excited to share my Holistic Value Creation Model with you in this episode and how you can apply it daily. This model has been instrumental in my own life and business, and I believe it can help you create a more fulfilling and impactful life too.We'll explore the three key categories of value:- Material Value: The tangible aspects of success, including money and material things.- Emotional Energy Value: The positive emotions, experiences, and relationships that bring joy and fulfillment.- Spiritual Value: The deep sense of connectedness...2024-09-0611 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonThe Secret To Creating Massive Value with Kelly SiegelIn this powerful episode of Show Your Value, Lee Benson sits down with Kelly Siegel, CEO of National Technology Management and author of "Harder Than Life." Kelly shares his incredible journey from a childhood filled with fear and hardship to building a multi-million dollar company.He opens up about overcoming trauma, embracing vulnerability, and the importance of creating value in all aspects of life.What You'll Learn:• Overcoming Childhood Trauma: Kelly shares his harrowing experiences growing up in an environment filled with fear and hardship. He emphasizes the importance of releasing the "magical li...2024-09-0458 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonWhy Creativity is Essential in Business with Josh LinknerWelcome to another episode of Show Your Value with Lee Benson. In this episode, I'm joined by the dynamic Josh Linkner, a visionary in the world of creativity and innovation. Josh is a renowned entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, venture capitalist, and musician. He’s spent decades studying human creativity and is passionate about empowering others to become everyday innovators.About Josh: Josh Linkner is a five-time tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and keynote speaker. He’s the author of several bestsellers, including Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results. Josh's work focuses on help...2024-08-2154 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonCEO Development and Value Creation with Lee BensonHi, I’m Lee Benson. In this episode, I’ll guide you through CEO development and value creation, focusing on how to build a successful business. I break down holistic value creation into three key areas: material, emotional, and spiritual value. Mastering these elements can unlock intrinsic motivation and drive unparalleled growth in your organization.Drawing from decades of experience and multiple successful exits, I want to emphasize the importance of emotional energy in leadership, the role of spiritual value in fostering connectedness, and practical strategies for continually increasing business value.Here’s what you’ll learn...2024-07-2612 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonThe Ritz-Carlton Way: Lessons in Leadership and Customer Service from Horst SchulzeLegendary hotelier Horst Schulze joins Lee Benson to discuss his decades of experience creating exceptional customer service and building high-performing teams. Schulze shares his insights on leadership, culture, and the importance of providing value to both customers and employees.Key Takeaways:Don't just hire employees, invite them to join your dream. Horst emphasizes the importance of giving employees a sense of purpose and belonging, rather than just assigning them tasks.Customer service is about creating trust. Horst believes that trust is built through genuine care and respect for the customer...2024-07-241h 02Show Your Value with Lee BensonBuilding a Winning Culture with Erik Allebest from Chess.comWelcome to "Show Your Value with Lee Benson." In this episode, Lee chats with Erik Allebest, co-founder of chess.com. Erik shares his journey from learning chess as a child to building one of the most successful online chess platforms in the world.What You'll Learn:- Culture and Retention: A positive work environment is key to retaining employees. Treat people like humans, not resources.- Empathy and Validation: Understand and acknowledge your team's feelings and perspectives to build strong, motivated relationships.- Holistic Value Creation: Success is not just monetary...2024-07-1759 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonEvery GREAT Leader Does ThisLee Benson reveals the essence of leadership: creating value through your team. He stresses the need for leaders to consistently guide their teams to align with the business model, product value, and culture.You'll Learn:- Understand the Business Model: Know how your organization makes money, including pricing and expenses.- Value of Products and Services: Continuously improve and understand market perception.- Cultivate Culture: Foster behaviors and attitudes that drive results.- Leaders face the challenge of misaligned decisions. Lee emphasizes guiding teams towards alignment with organizational goals...2024-07-1206 min
WORLDSTREAM NETWORKSWriting for the Blue, by Bethany Williams - Interviewed by Lee BensonSend us a textBethany Williams is a young poet who turned to writing her first collection after losing her parents. Her poems are very moving and powerful. She said that if others could do it, then why not herself? Buy her book, Writing for the Blue on Amazon and ... surprise....Support the show2024-07-0657 min
WORLDSTREAM NETWORKSThe World's Only Count Dracula tryptic in Remus Botarro's Extraordinary Book. Host: Lee Benson on Black Country RadioSend us a textRemus Bottero, a book writer, renowned sculptor, and painter, experienced a near-death experience that changed his outlook on life. His book tells the tale of a real descendant of Vlad, the real Count Dracula, and a prayer tryptic who has been handed down to him. Now made available on WSN— Worldstream Networks.Support the show2024-07-061h 00
Basically RelatedFaith and Doubt | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses the gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
Reading selection for Second Sunday of Easter
- (Gospel): Jn 20:19-31
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Saint Thomas's doubt
- The nature of doubt
- The relationship between doubt and faith
- Doubt being a part of every act of faith
- How those who are unbelievers also doubt
- Faith as a form of knowledge and vision
- Nature and meaning of faith
2024-04-0529 minBasically RelatedCosmic Christianity: The ResurrectionLee Benson discusses the significance of the Resurrection and the symbolism of the Easter Liturgy.
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Christ as the fulfillment of all archetypes and myths
- The Sun and it's connection to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection
- The cosmos and the Resurrection
- Signs, symbols, and meaning of the Easter Liturgy
- Death and Resurrection
- Christianity belief is historical
- The centrality and importance of the Resurrection
2024-03-2932 minBasically RelatedPalm Sunday and the Lord's Passion | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for Palm Sunday 2024.
Reading selection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
- (First Reading): Is 50:4-7
- (Pslam): Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
- (Second Reading): Phil 2:6-11
- (Gospel): Mk 14:1—15:47
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Saint Paul's Christ-poem
- Christ's divine humility and self-emptying
- The Cross as a full revelation of the nature of God
- The passion and death of Christ
Su...2024-03-2227 minBasically RelatedDiscipline and Perfection | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides Biblical commentary for the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2024.
Reading selection for 5th Sunday in Lent:
- (First Reading): Jer 31:31-34
- (Pslam): Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15
- (Second Reading): Heb 5:7-9
- (Gospel): Jn 12:20-33
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Christ the Logos
- The background of Letter to the Hebrews
- Christ as both human and divine
- The connection of suffering and discipline
- What "...2024-03-1534 minBasically RelatedFaith and Imitation of Christ | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2024.
Reading selection for 4th Sunday in Lent:
- (First Reading): 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23
- (Pslam): PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
- (Second Reading): Eph 2:4-10
- (Gospel): Jn 3:14-21
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Nietzsche's criticism of faith and works (sola fide and justification by faith alone)
- The necessity of living the faith boldly and with concrete actions
- Carl Jung on the imitation o...2024-03-0839 minBasically RelatedWorship and Idolatry | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2024.
Reading selection for 3rd Sunday in Lent:
- (First Reading): Ex 20:1-17
- (Pslam): Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11
- (Second Reading): 1 Cor 1:22-25
- (Gospel): Jn 2:13-25
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- The meaning of "You shall not have other gods beside me"
- The existence of other supernatural beings
- The prohibition against images and idols
- The meaning of Idolatry
...2024-03-0135 minBasically RelatedSacrifice and Transformation | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, 2024.
Reading selection for 2nd Sunday in Lent:
- (First Reading): Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
- (Psalm): Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
- (Second Reading): Rom 8:31b-34
- (Gospel): Mk 9:2-10
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- My approach to Scriptural hermeneutics or method of interpretation (Bonus!)
- Sacrifice as natural to man
- The sacrifice or binding of Isaac
- The meaning and...2024-02-2341 minBasically RelatedTemptation of the Lord | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, 2024.
Reading selection for 1st Sunday of Lent:
- (First Reading): Gn 9:8-15
- (Pslam): Ps 25:4-9
- (Second Reading): 1 Pt 3:18-22
- (Gospel): Mk 1:12-15
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- The Renewal of the Covenant with Noah
- The universal or cosmic covenant God makes with all creation
- The typology of the Flood and it's connection to baptism
- H...2024-02-1629 minBasically RelatedWhere is God? | Monday MuseWelcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest! Today we are discussing Ash Wednesday and the purpose and meaning of "Mortification."
Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments!
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Freud's Eros and Thanatos instinct (for fun!)
- The symbolism of ashes and death
- The meaning, nature and purpose of "mortification"
- Why we must "make dead" our habits and attachments
- How we perceive our attachments 2024-02-1224 minBasically RelatedAlienation and The Holy | Scripture CommentaryLee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024.
Reading selection for 6th Sunday Ordinary Time:
- (First Reading): Lv 13:1-2, 44-46
- (Pslam): Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11
- (Second Reading): 1 Cor 10:31—11:1
- (Gospel): Mk 1:40-45
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- The three categories in the Israelite camp: Holy, Clean, and Unclean
- What does it mean to be "Holy" for the Israelites
- The nature and meaning of "unclean"
...2024-02-0932 minShow Your Value with Lee BensonThe Art of Business Amplification with Allison MaslanJoin me, Lee Benson, as we unravel the secrets to scaling your business sky-high with the wisdom of Allison Maslin, the powerhouse behind Pinnacle Global Network. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a treasure map to transforming your revenue dreams into reality. Allison, who has architected her own empire of 10 successful companies, shares her legendary "Scale it Method" and dishes out stories of working with behemoths like Ben & Jerry's and Allstate. If you've ever wondered how to multiply your team's value or why amplifying your entrepreneurial mindset could be the game-changer you need, this one's for you.2024-02-071h 00