550: How to Win the Long Game When the Short-Term Seems Bleak, with Dorie Clark

In this episode of Coaching for Leaders, Dave Stachowiak interviews Dorie Clark, named one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world, about her latest book, "The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World." Dorie shares insights on maintaining a long-term perspective in a world that often prioritizes short-term results. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, particularly the two-to-three-year timeframe for seeing initial results from branding and expertise-building efforts. Dorie also highlights the significance of focusing on the intrinsic value and interim benefits of one's actions, seeking advice from trusted advisors, and understanding that consistent, small actions compound over time to achieve long-term goals. She encourages listeners to assess their strategic thinking with a free resource available at dorieclark.com/thelonggame.