– 09:02] Opening Segment  I welcome Bennie Fowler to the show Bio  Bennie gives us a bit of his background  Born in 1956 in the deep South, Georgia Born and educated during segregation  Instilled with a heavy work ethic from a young age First work permit at 15 working as a janitor  Preparing for corporate work as a teen  [09:03 – 22:34] Mastering the Fundamentals Bennie shares his experience going from segregated to integrated  Dealing with riots in the early days  The timeline of integration  Not as much violence as one would think  Bennie talks about his first job in an entry-level position  “I just wanted to eat”  The experience of leading others that have more seniority  From mentorship to leading on his own  The importance of mastering the fundamentals The fundamentals you need to master  You have to be willing to move adaptability  Prepare yourself for change  Manpower  Material  Methods  Machinery  Have the right people help move you through the process Book your free consultation at The Kas Company [22:35 – 34:34] The Only Way Forward was Through Faith  Bennie talks about his journey through Ford  Becoming the COO  Relocating and working in the UK  The process of creating a massive turnaround  How the experience created character  Getting to the point of exhaustion  Becoming an ‘industrial athlete’ The importance of scheduling your life  Getting the strength and resilience from God Walk by faith, not by sight  People will try to bring you down along the way Stay hungry for opportunities When things aren’t going well, are you still in faith?  Bennie talks about working through fear  Be concerned, not afraid  Look for the challenging things, that is where the reward is [34:35 – 43:13] Closing Segment  How to connect with Bennie Links below  Last advice from Bennie  Wake up every day with a purpose Bennie talks about his favorite Ford models Balancing business and family  Make your home a permanent one no matter where you are Take care of your family, you only have one of them Final words        Tweetable Quotes: “Becoming an industrial athlete; you gotta play just like you’re playing a game… if you make it to the top… it WILL take an emotional toll on your body.” - Bennie W. Fowler “I don’t look for all of the easy things today. Actually, I look for the things that are the most challenging because that’s where most of the reward will be.” - Bennie W. Fowler  Resources Mentioned:  The American Icon   Want to connect with Bennie? You can connect on Facebook and LinkedIn or contact [email protected]. Transform knowledge into successful business results by checking out https://www.benniefowler.com/.  LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW on Itunes and subscribe to get first access to every inspirational story shared on the show and share with friends and family.   Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program.   You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!