Running the Long Game: Small Steps, Big Impact.

About this episode

Jake Rawson discusses the importance of patience and consistency in business and leadership.

Jake Rawson, CEO of Craft Sportswear North America, thinks of business like an endurance race. “It’s not one moment… it’s the stacking of goals… incremental gains,” he says. In this episode, Jake shares how patience, consistency, and a long-term mindset have shaped both his leadership and his life. From mentoring teams to coaching his kids, he emphasizes positive reinforcement, embracing opportunities, and applying lessons from Dale Carnegie to create lasting impact. Tune in for practical insights on building confidence, fostering growth, and running the long game—on and off the track.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dale Carnegie Flagship Podcast, Joe Hart

Guest: Jake Rawson

Topics covered

• leadership
• business strategy
• personal development
• mentoring
• long-term mindset

Keywords

• endurance race
• incremental gains
• positive reinforcement
• confidence building
• fostering growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Craft Sportswear North America

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