Benjamin R. Lueck

Simple, Human-Centered Solutions For a Complex World.

“Everyone deserves exceptional leadership, and I believe that you can be that leader.”

Benjamin R. Lueck

Simple, Human-Centered Solutions For a Complex World.

“Everyone deserves exceptional leadership, and I believe that you can be that leader.”

Benjamin R. Lueck

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Speaking & Training Experience

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Leading & Developing Teams Across Three Continents

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Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner

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US Army Combat Veteran

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What Value Does Benjamin Bring to Your Team or Event?

Professional Speaker & Trainer

As a trained adult learning and mastermind facilitator, Benjamin knows the importance of connecting with an audience. He draws on decades of real-world experience working with leaders in the commercial, government, and volunteer sectors to share simple, human-centered solutions for your current challenges.

Whether it’s training a small team or presenting at an event for thousands of attendees, Benjamin provides actionable insights that can be implemented immediately for real results.

Bestselling Author

Benjamin’s most recent book, The Antidote, reached #3 on Amazon’s bestseller list in both the “Organizational Learning” and “Human Resources & Personnel Management” categories. This resource simplifies lessons learned from 25+ years of leadership and team development experience into concepts for practical application.

US Army Combat Veteran

Benjamin deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 with the 82nd Airborne Division, so he knows first-hand the importance of clear communication, resilience, and being able to make effective leadership decisions in a high-stress environment.

As a “Mustang Officer”, who progressively transitioned from Private to Sergeant to First Lieutenant over the course of 8 years in service, Benjamin incorporates his many humorous and impactful stories to entertain, emotionally connect, and illustrate key points. 

Family Man

Benjamin and his wife, Cierra, have been married more than 20 years. Over the last couple of decades of raising 5 incredible children together, there have been amazing wins and high points… and there have been agonizing challenges, both personally and professionally. 

Real-world examples are always better than theories. Benjamin uses candid moments from his life over the last 40+ years to provide transparent, relatable applications to the audience’s life, for both personal and professional growth and success. 

Benjamin's Presentation & Training Topics for 2024

How Visionary Leaders Talk About Goals

Format: Interactive Presentation with Optional Q&A


Visionary leadership requires two key things…

1) Clarity for WHAT the right goals are and WHY they matter.
2) Effective communication of those goals. 

Key Takeaways from this presentation include:
+ Achieving a clear understanding of your Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Values & WHY they are important.
+ Implementing a simple framework for articulating Goals & their Constraints/Conditions for Success.
+ HOW to utilize a proven communication method to ensure shared understanding.

Operational Planning For Predictable Results

Format: Training Presentation with Optional Q&A


There are several misconceptions about operational planning that usually result in missed deadlines, failed goals, productivity issues, personnel churn, and feelings of frustration and overwhelm.

Transform your approach with a straightforward, 3-part framework that the US military and corporate America have been using for decades to produce predictable results.

Key Takeaways from this presentation include:
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Understanding how to articulate operational goals to foster productivity and desired results.
+ Defining key roles and responsibilities in your planning process that ensure efficiency and alignment.
+ How to create buy-in (and which metrics actually matter).
+ Leveraging feedback loops for innovation and growth.

Cultivating a Team Environment That Ensures Success

Format: Interactive Presentation with Optional Q&A


Every organism either thrives or dies in direct response to its environment.
The same is true for teams and companies at every level. Don’t leave the future of your organization to chance.

Key Takeaways from this presentation include:
+ Identifying staffing needs and talent misalignments
+ Utilizing multi-generational leadership and personality profiling for increased productivity and engagement
+ Implementing the 3 Keys to a healthy company culture & identifying toxic culture
+ Priming physical environments for success & translating those benefits across a hybrid workforce

Faith-Based Leadership In a Modern World

Format: Faith-Based Presentation with Optional Q&A


The timeless principles of faith and leadership contained in the Bible provide excellent examples of what effective leadership looks like.
Drawing on both his professional experience as well as the times he served as an associate minister, music minister, and youth minister, Benjamin highlights the unique challenges and strengths of faith-based leaders. Whether it’s leaders seeking greater impact and influence within a faith-based organization, or leaders desiring to more deeply integrate their personal faith into their roles in a secular workplace, there are universal principles to guide it all. 

Key Takeaways from this presentation include:
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What the core principles of faith-based leadership are and what they look like in practice.
+ How to be a faith-based leader in a modern, secular workplace without seeming overly “religious”.
+ Which mainstream leadership and professional development concepts originate in the Bible, and why that gives faith-based leaders an advantage.

Testimonials

Jeff Munster
    Jeff Munster

    US Army, Field Artillery Mission Command Training Center

    Without question or hesitation, Ben Lueck is a proven leader, coach, and mentor to everyone he meets. His unwavering commitment, fidelity, and selfless service to all he has come in contact with exemplify his unmatched character. A phenomenal trainer and mentor, Ben simply makes everyone around him better.

    Keith Purdy
      Keith Purdy

      US Army European Command, Asymmetric Warfare Officer

      Benjamin Lueck exemplifies the leadership quote by John Maxwell, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." Benjamin's people-first attitude makes others want to be a part of his mission whether in the Army or in his Civilian career.

      Justin Newlin
        Justin Newlin

        Senior Human Resources Director

        Ben’s knowledge and work ethic are unparalleled among his peers. He is an excellent communicator and delivered candid, expert advice and recommendations enabling decision-making for leadership.

        Gary Goodman
          Gary Goodman

          Executive Officer

          Benjamin is one of the finest professionals I have worked with in 20 years. His ability to forecast requirements and implement systemic solutions to complex problem sets far exceeds his peers.

          Media & Publications

          The Antidote

          “If there were ever a time when leaders needed to understand how to build and maintain a high-functioning team, it is now. Benjamin took several fundamental and essential team-building concepts and articulated them so that every leader could interpret and integrate them into their business. Benjamin’s insight on building high-performing teams without creating a toxic environment is a must-read for aspiring and seasoned leaders.”
          – Dr. Timothy J. Ros, CSM (Ret) U.S. Army, MBA Program Director, McKendree University

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