Crafting Meaningful Impact Over the Long-Term with Dorie Clark

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 salesmanThe truth about thought leadership and how long it really takes to buildWhy leaders are more in control of their time than they thinkWhat George Michael can teach us about finding your callingEPISODE TIMESTAMPS:02:11 - Dorie Clark on Long-Term Success04:23 - Building a Sustainable Business07:46 The Importance of Strategic Patience11:01 - Challenges of Modern Leadership20:28 - Balancing Work and Personal Life23:02 - Balancing Priorities in Relationships27:30 - Hobbies and Musical Theater31:51 - Personal Projects and Simplifying LifeRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Pre-Order The Long-Haul LeaderConnect with Chris on InstagramConnect with Dorie on InstagramCheck Out Dorie's Book, The Long GameSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcast player) — it helps more long-haul leaders like you discover the show and join the journey.Thanks for listening to The Long-Haul Leader podcast. See you next week with more insights to help you lead with purpose, resilience, and impact.