308: Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin

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When I was first presented with the idea behind today’s featured book, I’ll admit I was skeptical.

It seemed hard to believe that an actual formula could be applied to – and help solve – truly complex business problems.

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My guest today, David Benjamin, along with his co-author David Komlos, have turned me into a believer.

Their new book is called Cracking Complexity: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast.

In it, they share their cutting-edge, highly-engaging, step-by-step formula for cracking incredibly difficult and important challenges in just days, while helping mobilize those on y0ur team who must execute.

I think they’ve managed to deliver the defining handbook for current and future leaders.

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In today’s episode, David and I explore:

  • The fundamental differences between complex problems and merely complicated ones (and why it matters)
  • The importance of putting your people on a collision course
  • How to translate the clarity and insights you’ll gain from using this formula into action
  • And lots more!

David’s New Book

You can order both Cracking Complexity: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast right now!

A Key Point from the Book (from David’s Co-Author)

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