"If you don't know your navigational heading, you can't build a culture" - Ben Banks of BNSF Logistics

Episode notes

In this episode of the Land and Lead podcast, Dr. Josh Elmore interviews Ben Banks, the President and CEO of BNSF Logistics. Ben shares his extensive journey within the transportation industry, detailing his rise from a terminal train master to CEO. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced while transitioning into leadership at BNSF Logistics, particularly the need to realign the company’s vision with that of its sister company, BNSF Railway. Ben emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization’s core capabilities and the necessity of fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement among his team.

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