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Ben Utecht

@BenUtecht

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

 Minneapolis, MN
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Joined February 2009
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The best teams I've ever been a part of had this one thing in common. Nobody was playing just for themselves. That's what championship culture feels like, and it's available to every organization willing to build it. vist.ly/5qpks
Quote: A winning culture begins when people align around a purpose greater than themselves.

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John Stockton is one of the most respected men in basketball, a Hall of Famer whose discipline and hard work made him the NBA’s all-time leader in assists and steals. I’m honored to have him on our team in this election. Join our team next Tuesday, November 3rd, and let’s bring common sense back to Minnesota!
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One of the best decisions I've ever made had nothing to do with football or business. It was choosing the person I get to share this life with!
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The goal has never been to impress an audience. It's to connect, meet people where they are, and leave them with something they can use. Hearing that every person felt seen means everything. Want to bring this message to your team? Reach out below. vist.ly/5qf4h
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Ben Utecht is a man of faith and character, a former Minnesota Gopher and Super Bowl champion who has dedicated his life to strong families and strong communities. I’m honored to have him on our team in this election. Join our team next Tuesday, November 3rd, and let’s build a stronger Minnesota together!
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You should never have to choose between doing your job and telling the truth. I walked away from a career I loved because I couldn’t stay silent about what was happening to our country. Meanwhile, under the Walz-Flanagan administration, state workers who tried to expose fraud were pressured to keep quiet. I chose to speak up, and I’ll make sure Minnesotans never have to fear doing the same.
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7 days, Minnesota! 7 days to make history. 7 days to change Minnesota’s future. Don’t sit this one out. GO VOTE!
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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.
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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.
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