Dorie Clark

Today I implemented something I’ve been talking about for *years*. Starting today, I’m taking Fridays off.

I was immediately tested! A new potential client emailed this very morning asking if I could hop on a call today. The answer is no! And we scheduled it for Monday. From now on, Fridays are my day for learning and personal growth. Right now, I’m studying an online course I purchased in March & hadn’t had proper time to study. Trying to practice what I preach!

What are you doing to build in time for your own learning & development?

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Celebrating! Thank you so much for your help in making ‘The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World’ a Wall Street Journal bestseller! (It was #3 on the list this week). Grateful!

The Long Game:
https://lnkd.in/e4b5aDdr

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How do you deliver bad news effectively?

It’s never easy, but at times it’s paramount to take control of your time and your schedule. Over the years, I’ve navigated partnerships that didn’t work out—whether due to misaligned schedules or a vision that no longer matched. Here are three principles I’ve found invaluable for making those tough conversations more constructive:

👉 Make it quick 
Don’t draw it out. If someone knows a difficult conversation is coming, their mind is already racing. Deliver the news promptly to ease anxiety and minimize discomfort.

👉Be compassionate 
Put yourself in their shoes. Be honest, but kind. It’s not about sugarcoating—it’s about finding the cleanest, clearest, and most empathetic way to communicate.

👉Don’t over-apologize 
Apologies can confuse the message or make it seem like you’re unsure of your decision. Be calm, clear, and confident.

These moments are challenging, but they’re also an opportunity to show empathy, leadership, and integrity. How do you approach delivering difficult messages?

It’s a wrap! One of my favorite things that I do is travel down to Deloitte University and speak to transitioning military veterans as part of their CORE Leadership Program. This is the 27th time I’ve gotten to speak to these amazing vets about professional reinvention, and I’m so honored to have the chance to do it.

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Schedule time for your mind to relax so you can see the big picture:

A planned walk after lunch
A half-hour of reading before bed
An extra long shower to let your mind wander

When we have time to let our brain reflect, we nurture the creative space we need to come up with our next breakthrough.

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Celebrating being named for the second time to the Thinkers50 top list of business thinkers in the world! On hand to join me for a toast was my great pal Scott J. Miller, who was visiting NYC!

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My new article for CNBC is about identifying what we are truly interested in learning and why dedicating 20% of your time to those interests really does help you win in the long game:

https://lnkd.in/ddQY27XW

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So excited to share my new headshot from Kimberly Butler, an amazing photographer who has shot celebrities including Taylor Swift, Ethan Hawke, Serena Williams, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Yo-Yo Ma!

When I mentioned to Kim that a lot of folks I know are thinking about new headshots (because most of us probably didn't get any done during 2020!), she made an incredible offer - if you contact her through her website (https://lnkd.in/eiN8aKv) and mention that you're a friend of mine, she'll do a headshot for you (in person in NYC or virtual) for $750, which is literally thousands less than her celebrity work.

If you've been thinking about updating your headshot, this may be the perfect opportunity!

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What’s the biggest gap between where you are now and where you want to be?

One of the most common questions I receive is, “What’s the number one tip for professional reinvention?”

The answer often lies in identifying and addressing the delta—the gap between where you are now and where you aspire to be.

So let's crack the case:

Identify the Delta:
Understand the gap between your current brand perception and your target professional identity. This could be a skills gap, knowledge gap, or even a perceived credibility gap.

Anticipate the Critique:
Think about the biggest critique someone might have about your background or qualifications. What might make them skeptical about your transition?

Actively Address the Critique:
Develop a strategy to counter this perception by sharing relevant insights, stories, and content that showcase your knowledge and expertise in the new area. Consistently provide evidence that you belong in your new role.

I wrote in Reinventing You about a poet transitioning into management consulting—a seemingly vast delta.

Her task was to show that she understood business deeply, which she did by deliberately studying and sharing insights about her new industry.

Reinvention isn’t just about adopting a new skill set; it’s about guiding others to recognize you in your new capacity.

It’s about helping people believe in your new path as much as you do.

And that only happens when you address the distance with intentional, strategic steps.