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An Example Of A Real Thought Leader

Fran Blanche fancies herself a “geek girl who makes stuff.” She had the foresight to combine her engineering background and “goofball” personality in weekly how-to videos (“Fran in the Lab”) that feature her fiddling with electronic components—something she knows like the back of her hand. Fran’s formula works. She’s amassed (to date) 242,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel. Co-founders and founders of organizations and groups often fit the definition of thought leadership because they are changing the area where they have experience.

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The Challenges Of Thought Leadership

Like all approaches to leadership, thought leadership has drawbacks. One potential pitfall may be a limited perspective. For instance, if business leaders are overly rigid or too focused on their areas of expertise, they risk missing out on ideas that could help support t...

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"A thought leader is recognized by peers, customers and industry experts as someone who deeply understands the business they are in, the needs of their customers and the broader marketplace in which they operate. They have distinctively original i...

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Thought Leadership Empowers Both The Leaders And The Led

It’s an honorable goal for someone to aspire to be a thought leader.Online classes and degree programs provide an excellent way for business leaders and marketers, for instance, to expand their knowledge and perhaps specialize in a new...

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Who Should Produce Thought Leadership Content?

Thought leaders are the informed opinion leaders in their field of expertise. But at what point can an individual or business consider themselves a thought leader and start producing thought leadership content? It takes time, skill, and tenacity to be able to be considere...

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Draw Inspiration From Multiple Sources

While it’s true that a thought leader’s success can be attributed to a razor-sharp focus in a particular area, it’s important to draw from multiple sources within this area to increase the chances of a good idea springing up. According to Simon Sinek, best-known for his ...

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Thought Leadership Strategy

To establish yourself as a trusted figure in any field takes a lot of dedication, hard work, and time. Thought leaders are continually building their experience and credibility. Consider the principles of leader...

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Go Deep On A Few Topics vs. Many

It’s perfectly fine to share your opinion on a wide variety of subjects to show you are a present, well-rounded professional. But the beauty about thought leadership is that success can come from streamlining your focus to a single specialty. Practicality and common sense can att...

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Listen To And Listen In

Unafraid to admit what they don’t know, true thought leaders make a conscious effort to understand and listen to what others have to say. This is a tried-and-true way to stay connected with peers in your field and expand your knowledge on a topic. The more people a leader listens...

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Consider The Audience Test

Clients, prospects, the business, and the media are your audiences, so use them as a barometer of how effective your thought leadership content is. If they’re not convinced, it’s time to revisit your approach to idea generation.

  • Clients. Make your content more about th...

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An Example Of Listening In

A CEO for a Fortune 500 company invites rank-and-file employees to join her and listen in on meetings where senior management give her business updates. Her thinking behind this? It encourages employees to share their opinions, increases the chances of a good idea being expressed, and cre...

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An Example Of A Real Thought Leader

Steve Jobs believed that “you always had to be a little different to buy an Apple computer.” This thought inspired Apple’s “Think Different” advertising campaign, featuring real “geniuses” whose “crazy” ideas had a profound impact on the world. Many CEOs like Jobs are kno...

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An Example Of A Real Thought Leader

An entry-level assistant for an online lifestyle publication expresses an interest in writing about fashion. His editor assigns him small pieces at first then much larger ones after the assistant’s writing skills and expertise blossom. He ultimately lands his own weekly fashion c...

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You Better Work, Thought Leader

You'll need to have more than a LinkedIn profile to become a thought leader. You'll need to have proven your experience and understanding in a field in tangible ways to show to others that you are a voice to listen to.

You don't have to be Steve Jobs to become a thought leader. You can star...

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Enunciate Your Area Of Expertise

Clearly defining your niche or specific area of expertise can help you build your brand, establish credibility in your field, and raise your profile. For example, a garden author focuses her work entirely on what she knows best—succulents—and, as a result of the clout she’s built...

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Keep Up With The Latest

The best thought leaders continually stay current on what’s happening in their fields, which is especially crucial in faster-evolving industries like technology. This gives them the opportunity to recognize and analyze patterns and trends in the market, which can inspire ...

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A Career In Thought Leadership

Genuine thought leaders are influencers somewhere, but not necessarily on social media or an online platform. They use social media; they are not born of them.

They can be quite a popular breed of leader because they are driven to stretch people’s minds, encouragin...

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Aren’t Influencers Thought Leaders?

Utilizing content marketing, social media, and other means to increase your authority and influence are key for successful thought leadership. But, the definition of thought leadership is innovative thinking full of insight, information and inspiration, which is why many thought leaders a...

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What Is The Value Of Thought Leadership?

Expertise, insight, and a valuable perspective are elements that lead to thought leadership status. To be an effective thought leader is to possess a depth of knowledge no one else has. There are several key benefits to this. It:

  • Qualifies you as a reliable source of i...

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Aren’t All Business Leaders “Thought Leaders”?

Thought leadership is the expression of ideas that demonstrate you have expertise in a particular field, area, or topic. Many executives and business leaders strive to become a thought leader in their respective fields. It takes dedication, patience, strategy, and education.

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“An idea is something that won’t work unless you do.” - Thomas A. Edison

For those looking to be thought leaders and for those looking to find thought leaders, here is what a thought leader is, before this term too gets usurped and defamed. Spoiler alert: thought leader is something others call you; if you call yourself a thought leader, you almost certainly aren’t one.

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