Most people measure their lives using the wrong metrics, titles, achievements, money, or recognition.

In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good sits down with Karen Dillon, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book How Will You Measure Your Life?, to explore one of the most important questions any of us can ask.

But those measures rarely capture what truly matters. Drawing on the work of the late Clayton Christensen, Karen explains how our daily decisions about where we invest our time, energy, and attention quietly shape the kind of life we end up living.

This episode challenges listeners to rethink how they define success and to start aligning their daily choices with the person they ultimately want to become.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re investing your time and energy in the right things, this conversation will give you a powerful framework for thinking about your career, relationships, integrity, and legacy.

Connect with Karen Dillon (https://www.karendillon.net/)

Get Karen's book (https://a.co/d/09shDLCG)

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Importance of Allowing Children to Face Challenges

01:50 Rethinking Leadership Development: McCall's Theory

04:47 Creating Valuable Experiences for Growth

07:16 Deliberate Family Culture: Building Values Together

11:07 Reinforcing Values in Organizations and Families

14:40 The Trap of Marginal Thinking

21:29 Measuring a Meaningful Life

24:10 Balancing Life's Investments

24:50 Practical Actions for a Fulfilling Life

27:23 Key Insights and Takeaways

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