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Episode Three: Leading When the Mission Is Bigger Than You with Dr. Marco Clark
02/05/2026
Episode Three: Leading When the Mission Is Bigger Than You with Dr. Marco Clark
In this episode of The Upside Down Leader, Billy Moyer sits down with Marco Clark, President of Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, for a deeply reflective conversation about purpose, calling, and the unseen weight of mission-driven leadership. Drawing from his journey in higher education, coaching, and faith-based formation, Marco shares what it looks like to lead when the work is bigger than personal ambition and success. Together, they explore how pressure can quietly pull leaders out of alignment, how detachment and control can surface in the shadow, and why neglecting self-care often accelerates the drift into the Upside Down. Marco speaks candidly about losing trust, withdrawing from people, and the discipline required to return to clarity through prayer, quiet reflection, mentorship, and intentional pause. The conversation offers a grounded look at leadership rooted in service, humility, and hope, and closes with a reminder that leading from the light means empowering others, even when the responsibility feels heavy.
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