The Long Haul Leader: Redefining Success and Burnout | Chris Ducker

Send us a text When we talk about leadership and entrepreneurship, the conversation often veers toward hustle culture, 80-hour workweeks, and the kind of relentless, sleep-when-you’re-dead mentality that’s glorified on social media. But what’s the real cost? In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I speak with Chris Ducker—entrepreneur, mentor, and author—about the deeply personal experiences that inspire his new book, Long Haul Leader. This isn’t just another business strategy book. It’s a candid, thoughtful guide to lasting success—without sacrificing your health, relationships, or joy. Timestamp: 00:00 Struggling post-sabbatical return 04:28 Adrenal fatigue and burnout 06:25 Leadership chaos guide 12:06 Hustle: season, not lifestyle 13:45 Balancing entrepreneurship and family life 18:24 Importance of relationships and hobbies 19:43 Boost productivity: rediscover nature 23:54 Embracing diverse ideas 28:48 Choices impact recovery journey 31:01 Focus over followers: embrace clarity 33:19 Finding joy in simple living 37:23 Chris’s reflective return to England 39:40 Prioritizing relationships over hustle 45:34 Book cover decision reflections 47:43 Writing journey and future books 49:46 Long Haul Leader launch details Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage