Dori Clark

Dori Clark, a business strategist and Columbia Business School professor, shares insights from her book, 'The Long Game.' She discusses the importance of long-term thinking in a world obsessed with instant gratifications. Listeners learn how to allocate time for innovative projects while balancing immediate actions. Clark emphasizes the need for authentic relationships, introducing the 'no asks for a year' rule to foster genuine connections. She also highlights the deceptive nature of progress in achieving long-term goals, encouraging resilience.

Annie Riley, a leadership coach and host of 'Who Got Me Here?', shares insights on redefining networking as genuine relationship-building. Dori Clark, a business professor, emphasizes the importance of investing in relationships and waiting before asking for favors. Allison Wood Brooks, a Harvard professor, introduces the topic pyramid technique to facilitate meaningful conversations. Together, they provide actionable strategies for in-person networking, easing anxiety, and shifting from small talk to deeper interactions.