March 31, 2026

High-Altitude Framework

High-Altitude Framework
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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 helps high-performing entrepreneurs scale their companies without becoming the bottleneck in their own success.

As an author and expert in complex systems and risk management, he partners with founders and senior executives to navigate uncertainty, redesign decision-making processes, and build teams that operate with clarity, ownership, and ease.

His work blends rigorous research with practical tools leaders can apply immediately to improve performance and resilience.

Chris has advised and coached leaders at fast-growing startups, SMEs, and global organizations, including Netflix, Microsoft, Etsy, and ExxonMobil.

He 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.

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