Ep. 141 – Performance, Pressure, and the Last 8% with Bill Benjamin
This week, Patrick chats with Bill Benjamin about leadership and high-performing teams, crucial conversations, and what Bill calls “The Last 8%” — that small but challenging percentage of conversations we leave on the table BECAUSE they are difficult.
Bill Benjamin is a leadership expert, emotional intelligence specialist, and Partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP). With a background in Mathematics and Computer Science, Bill brings a rare analytical lens to the human side of leadership—helping high-performing teams and technical leaders navigate pressure, build trust, and have the difficult conversations most people avoid. He co-developed the “Last 8%” framework, a science-backed model for courageous leadership, and has worked with elite organizations including the U.S. Marines, NASA, Google, and the NBA. Bill is also a sought-after speaker known for blending data, storytelling, and vulnerability to create practical, high-impact learning experiences.
