Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Youpreneur, a leading personal brand business education company. He is the author of The Long-Haul Leader: How to Lead and Win in the Long Game of Business, a powerful guide to sustainable leadership and intentional growth. In this episode, Chris shares hard-earned insights on overcoming burnout, building meaningful work-life balance, and creating long-term impact as a leader. Listeners will walk away with a clear framework for leading with focus, resilience, and purpose in both business and life.
Today we discussed:
00:00 Start
01:03 Introduction to Chris Ducker
02:22 Discussing the Concept of Long-Term Business Leadership
04:59 Developing a Long-Term Mindset in Entrepreneurship
05:52 Advice for Younger Entrepreneurs on Focus and Leadership
07:58 Introducing the Book's Framework and Origins
11:22 Positioning the Book and Its Multifaceted Nature
12:44 Measuring Progress and the Importance of Hobbies
14:54 Why Creative Hobbies Boost Productivity
16:15 Analog Hobbies and Personal Stories
17:52 Personal Reinvention and Burnout Experience
21:08 The Value of Transparency and Leading Out Loud
24:24 Closing and Where to Find More Information
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