@BenUtecht

Super Bowl Champion, Chief Culture Officer, Chief Growth Officer, Tony Dungy Uncommon Leader Award, Business Owner, Speaker, Author, & Award Nominated Singer.

 Minneapolis, MN
benutechtspeaks.com
Joined February 2009
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I was honored to spend time with leaders who understand that success isn’t measured by what you accumulate - it’s measured by what you do with it. vist.ly/5q88w
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Tony Dungy is a man of integrity I’ve known for over 30 years, a Hall of Fame coach and Super Bowl champion who got his start right here in Minnesota. I’m honored to have him on our team in this election. Join our team next Tuesday, November 3rd, and let’s bring hope back to Minnesota!
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Most leaders focus on the wrong problem. They spend months refining strategy, hiring consultants, and rebuilding processes. But nobody can say what the culture stands for. A brilliant strategy on an undefined culture keeps hitting the same walls. vist.ly/5p2ef
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Sometimes I'll leave an event and think, "I wish I would've said that differently." Then someone comes up afterward and tells me exactly what they needed to hear. It's a good reminder that connection matters a whole lot more than perfection. vist.ly/5pp2a
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Football taught me how to prepare. Marriage taught me how to listen. vist.ly/5pisa
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The greatest leadership lesson isn't learning the right words. It's living them. A creed isn't a statement of intention. It's a promise your team should experience every single day. What promise are your actions making to your team today? Share your thoughts below.
Quote: 'A creed isn't words on a wall. It's a promise you live out loud.' by Ben Utecht.

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I've spent a lot of time in stadiums and arenas over the years... These days, some of my favorite seats are the ones in a school auditorium, watching my daughter do something she loves. Couldn't be more proud of her!
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The hardest seasons don't ask how talented you are. They ask what you believe. Skill may open the door. Belief keeps you moving when every reason says stop. What conviction has carried you through your toughest season, on the field or off?
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The biggest competitive advantage isn't talent. It's trust. Teams move faster, communicate better, and perform at a higher level when trust is strong. Whether you're leading a business or a locker room, that's the foundation everything else is built on.
Text: The best locker rooms and boardrooms run on the same fuel: TRUST.

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Culture isn't built by writing better values. It's built by creating beliefs people can remember and live. If your team can't repeat your culture, they can't reinforce it. Clarity creates consistency. Consistency creates championship culture.
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Love getting a front-row seat to the person my kid is becoming!
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Everyone wants a championship culture until it's time to choose trust over ego, purpose over comfort, and accountability over excuses. Winning is rarely about talent alone. It's about the habits your team repeats every day when nobody is keeping score.
Text reads: 4 Traits of a Championship Culture: Shared belief, Radical trust, Purpose over ego, Accountability without fear.

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Purpose isn’t about making a name for yourself. It’s about being faithful with what God has given you. vist.ly/5n3gx
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Everyone wants championship results. Few embrace championship habits. Winning isn't built in the spotlight. It's built in the reps nobody sees, the standards nobody applauds, and the discipline to stay consistent when no one is watching. The process always comes first.
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There comes a point where you stop asking, "Why did this happen to me?" and start asking, "What am I going to do next?" vist.ly/5mjzh
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Most leaders track revenue, growth, and performance. Few track culture with the same discipline. The truth is simple. Your culture is creating tomorrow's results today. If it had a scoreboard, would your team be winning where it matters most?
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A shooting linked to Somali gang violence forced the evacuation of Eden Prairie’s homecoming game. Peggy Flanagan hasn’t said a word. That silence speaks volumes. Minnesotans deserve leaders who will confront violent crime and stand with law enforcement. I’m proud to have the endorsements of Minnesota’s leading law enforcement organizations. In the Senate, I’ll be a voice for safe communities and hold criminals accountable.
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The soundtrack of an entrepreneur’s brain: 122 tabs open, 18 ideas in motion, and somehow already thinking about the next book. But I wouldn't have it any other way! vist.ly/5m969
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Every team has a culture. Few build it on purpose. Your people are learning what matters from what you reward, what you ignore, and what you repeat. If you aren't shaping culture intentionally, your habits already are. What's one value your team truly lives every day?
Quote: Every team has a culture. The only question is who's designing it.

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Winning can make almost anyone look like a good leader. Pressure tells you whether they actually are one. vist.ly/5ksvw
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