About this episode
This episode discusses the High-Altitude Framework, a leadership approach for entrepreneurs to build successful businesses while navigating challenges and fostering team ownership.
Today, we're exploring a challenge many entrepreneurs face: building a successful business that still feels overwhelming behind the scenes. Even when things look great on paper, founders often feel stuck making every decision and constantly putting out fires. In this conversation, we'll explore the High-Altitude Framework™ , a leadership approach that helps entrepreneurs move beyond reactive problem-solving, navigate key tensions, and build businesses where teams take real ownership. If you've ever felt like your business depends on you for everything, this discussion offers a fresh perspective on leadership and growth. About the Guest Chris Clearfield is the co-author of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, which won the National Business Book Award and the Thinkers50 Strategy Award for its insights into complexity, failure, and resilience. His latest book, The High-Altitude Entrepreneur, offers a roadmap for sustainable growth, helping leaders stay focused on what matters most while building organizations that thrive under pressure. Learn more at highaltitudebook.com. Chris Clearfield is a leadership strategist, author, and Harvard-trained scientist who…
People in this episode
Host: Kimberli J. Lewis
Guest: Chris Clearfield
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- business growth
- decision-making
- team ownership
Keywords
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- business framework
- decision-making
- team dynamics
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, The High-Altitude Entrepreneur
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