<p>Leadership isn’t a straight ascent, it’s a long, uneven climb.</p><p><br></p><p>Some days lift you. Others test you. And most leaders, at some point, wonder whether the weight, the pace, and the responsibility are worth it.</p><p><br></p><p>This final episode of the season is the message I needed 20 years ago: a reminder that the climb is worth it, especially when you stop trying to climb alone.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to:- Stay in the climb when leadership feels heavy or unclear.</p><p>- Recognize the moments where most leaders quit (and how to push through them).</p><p>- Build your community of “fellow climbers” who make the journey worth it.</p><p>- Reframe the leadership journey as something you don’t have to carry solo.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust the process, the preparation, and the person you’re becoming along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest look at the real journey of leadership: the grind, the gratitude, the doubt, and the deep sense of purpose that makes the mountain worth climbing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown:</strong>00:00 Intro</p><p>05:15 Normalizing the Climb</p><p>14:14 What’s in Your Control vs. What Isn’t</p><p>19:43 The Myth of Doing It Alone: Why Isolation Is Dangerous</p><p>25:11 How Great Leaders Build Community, Accountability &amp; Support</p><p>37:34 Where Leaders Should Turn When They Went to Give Up</p><p>41:33 Staying in the Climb: Rhythm, Reflection &amp; Resilience</p><p>52:21 The Gift of Perspective: Humility, Resilience &amp; Gratitude</p><p>56:30 What Kirk Wishes He Knew 20 Years Ago</p><p>01:06:00 Thank You to the Team &amp; Community</p><p>01:10:06 A Surprise Message for Kirk</p><p>01:12:27 Final Reflections &amp; Closing the Season</p><p>01:13:52 Outro — Keep Climbing</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes and visit https://www.dandoadvisors.com/ for coaching inquiries.<strong>Resources &amp; Mentions:</strong></p><ul><li>Download Kirk&#39;s Business Growth Lifecycle PDF: https://www.dandoadvisors.com/resources/business-growth-lifecycle-normalizing-the-scale-journey</li><li>Get Coaching from Kirk: https://www.dandoadvisors.com/services/executive-coaching</li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on LinkedIn:</strong></p><ul><li>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkdando/</li><li>https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencertraver/</li></ul>

For You Leaders

Kirk Dando

#12: Keep Climbing (A Leadership Message I Needed Years Ago)

NOV 19, 202576 MIN
For You Leaders

#12: Keep Climbing (A Leadership Message I Needed Years Ago)

NOV 19, 202576 MIN

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<p>Leadership isn’t a straight ascent, it’s a long, uneven climb.</p><p><br></p><p>Some days lift you. Others test you. And most leaders, at some point, wonder whether the weight, the pace, and the responsibility are worth it.</p><p><br></p><p>This final episode of the season is the message I needed 20 years ago: a reminder that the climb is worth it, especially when you stop trying to climb alone.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to:- Stay in the climb when leadership feels heavy or unclear.</p><p>- Recognize the moments where most leaders quit (and how to push through them).</p><p>- Build your community of “fellow climbers” who make the journey worth it.</p><p>- Reframe the leadership journey as something you don’t have to carry solo.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust the process, the preparation, and the person you’re becoming along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest look at the real journey of leadership: the grind, the gratitude, the doubt, and the deep sense of purpose that makes the mountain worth climbing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown:</strong>00:00 Intro</p><p>05:15 Normalizing the Climb</p><p>14:14 What’s in Your Control vs. What Isn’t</p><p>19:43 The Myth of Doing It Alone: Why Isolation Is Dangerous</p><p>25:11 How Great Leaders Build Community, Accountability &amp; Support</p><p>37:34 Where Leaders Should Turn When They Went to Give Up</p><p>41:33 Staying in the Climb: Rhythm, Reflection &amp; Resilience</p><p>52:21 The Gift of Perspective: Humility, Resilience &amp; Gratitude</p><p>56:30 What Kirk Wishes He Knew 20 Years Ago</p><p>01:06:00 Thank You to the Team &amp; Community</p><p>01:10:06 A Surprise Message for Kirk</p><p>01:12:27 Final Reflections &amp; Closing the Season</p><p>01:13:52 Outro — Keep Climbing</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes and visit https://www.dandoadvisors.com/ for coaching inquiries.<strong>Resources &amp; Mentions:</strong></p><ul><li>Download Kirk&#39;s Business Growth Lifecycle PDF: https://www.dandoadvisors.com/resources/business-growth-lifecycle-normalizing-the-scale-journey</li><li>Get Coaching from Kirk: https://www.dandoadvisors.com/services/executive-coaching</li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on LinkedIn:</strong></p><ul><li>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkdando/</li><li>https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencertraver/</li></ul>