Have you ever played Bandu? It’s a stacking game from the 90s with oddly shaped pieces and a handful of beans. In this episode, Ben explains how the strategy of this game can be seen as a metaphor for life – because it’s difficult to build a stable tower if you say yes to everything. Stability, both in the game and in life is about choosing the right pieces to accept and the right ones to let go.

What have you stacked that’s making your tower unstable? And what would you give up to protect its strength? 

Reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

Buffaloes don’t avoid storms – they run straight into them. In this episode, we explore what that mindset can teach us about leadership and life. Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it often makes challenges last longer. Charging forward shortens the storm and builds resilience.

What would it look like to stop dodging hard conversations and start moving through them?

Grab this week’s planner, reflect on the storms ahead, and plan with purpose – linked here.

What does Tetris have to do with leadership? In this episode, we’re talking about the Tetris Effect and how it connects to confirmation bias – the way our brains filter the world through what we expect to see. From Shawn Achor’s research in The Happiness Advantage to practical ideas for reframing your perspective, this conversation will challenge you to notice your biases and even use them for good.

How can you create positive patterns in your own life?

Listen in, reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

Happy New Year! Today's episode is about hitting the reset button after a hard day –  or maybe even a hard year.

How do you reset when something throws you off? Let's talk about rituals – small, intentional actions that help us recenter and move forward. From research on how a quick laugh can boost performance to examples of leaders using physical reminders to overcome fear, this conversation is all about practical ways to stay grounded when life gets messy.

What’s your go-to reset? Share your ideas in the comments, and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner. 

Merry Christmas everyone! Put your phones down, and spend some time with your friends and family!

Big plans and big goals are exciting, but what about the ordinary moments in between? In this episode, Ben reflects on Mary Jean Irion’s quote about the “normal day” and why the small, unplanned moments often hold the most meaning. Can we create space for those moments of normalcy? Even in our roles of leadership? Today, we talk about some practical ideas for leaving room in your schedule and being where your feet are.

Download this week’s With Purpose planner and plan your week with intention. Linked here.

Social media is designed to keep your attention, not deepen your understanding. In this episode, Ben breaks down how algorithms shape what we see, what we believe, and how we lead.

If we want to grow in wisdom, we have to step outside the echo chamber. Ben challenges listeners to become more aware of what’s capturing their attention, and to intentionally seek out deeper learning and alternative viewpoints.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on where your attention is going. Linked here.

“To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season…” -The Byrds. This week, Ben reflects on the cycles of leadership and life—how different seasons call for different kinds of action, presence, and purpose.

Drawing from The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and a gardening analogy from Ryan Bond (listen to his podcast here), Ben explores how leaders can better understand the moment they’re in and lead accordingly. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this episode will help you align your leadership with the time and purpose at hand.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on your current season. Linked here.

Happy Thanksgiving! Tell someone you love how much you appreciate them. See you next Thursday.

What are you uniquely gifted to do? In this episode, Ben reflects on Romans 12 and the idea that we all have different strengths—and that leadership gets better when we lean into them. Ben shares a personal story about the years he spent working outside his strengths and how discovering his true gifts changed everything. This episode is a reminder that knowing yourself isn’t prideful—it’s powerful.

Download the planner and take time to reflect on your own unique gifts. Linked here.