Dorie Clark is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out. She's a keynote speaker and teaches executive education at Columbia Business School. She's also been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50.

In this episode, Chris and Dorie talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable business over the long-haul. They dive deep into what it means to lead for the long term, how to stay grounded in a noisy world, and why delayed gratification is the ultimate superpower for leaders.

Dorie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how her books Entrepreneurial You and The Long Game were born out of her own questions about income, impact, and integrity.

If you’ve ever struggled with distraction, burnout, or the pressure to move faster than you want to, this episode will give you the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why impact doesn’t always equal income (and what to do about it)
• How to sell with integrity without feeling like a used car salesman
• The truth about thought leadership and how long it really takes to build
• Why leaders are more in control of their time than they think
• What George Michael can teach us about finding your calling

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• 02:11 - Dorie Clark on Long-Term Success
• 04:23 - Building a Sustainable Business
• 07:46 The Importance of Strategic Patience
• 11:01 - Challenges of Modern Leadership
• 20:28 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• 23:02 - Balancing Priorities in Relationships
• 27:30 - Hobbies and Musical Theater
• 31:51 - Personal Projects and Simplifying Life

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Pre-Order The Long-Haul Leader
• Connect with Chris on Instagram
• Connect with Dorie on Instagram
• Check Out Dorie's Book, The Long Game

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