In 2020, three respected organizations – Orbit Media, a content marketing and web design company, Mantis Research, specialists at conducting online surveys, and SurveyMonkey – asked 481 marketers a variety of questions on Thought Leadership. Among them were the following: Can a brand or organization be a Thought Leader? Which qualities are most essential to […]
7 Steps to Becoming a Thought Leader
People, associations, businesses, manufacturers, and other organizations need to take the following 7 steps to become a Thought Leader. At first, these may appear bewildering. However, by taking these steps, all interconnected and usually in this order, the momentum builds. But before going further, let’s once again define what Thought Leadership is. Here’s a solid […]
So You Want to be a Thought Leader – Here’s Are 4 Ways to Do It
When you explore the life and times of many Thought Leaders, you realize that most of them never intended to become a Thought Leader. Yes, they were typically leaders in their fields, and many of them had already made a name for themselves, but not necessarily as Thought Leaders. What happens is they get behind […]
Is it a Vison or a Goal?
Many of us, myself included, do not realize that a vision and a goal—personal or professional—are not necessarily the same thing. For instance, for more than two decades, at the first of the year, I would write down how much money I wanted my business to bring in that year. I’ve always viewed it as […]
Time Management: Show Me a Way to Get More Things Done
Time management and executive productivity have always been an issue. Back in 1918, the head of Bethlehem Steel, Charles M. Schwab, was looking for ways to improve the efficiency of his top executives. To help him, he called in a man by the name of Ivy Lee. This was a very unusual selection. You see, […]
The Making of a Thought Leader
You may think the term “Thought Leader” is new, developed in the past decade or so. Well, you are partially correct. The Oxford English Dictionary dates the term “thought leader” to 1887. That is when Henry Ward Beecher, an author and abolitionist, was referred to as “one of the great thought leaders in America.” But then, it’s kind of […]
Why It Pays to Keep Your Writing Simple – It Pays Off Big
It’s important for Thought Leaders to keep their writing style simple. The following should explain why. If you are an investor and read Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, you might not know that when he sits down to write this letter, it always starts with this: Dear Doris and Bertie Doris and […]
How to Make Your LinkedIn Articles Get Noticed
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Key Characteristics of Thought Leaders
Thought Leaders are influencers. For most, it takes years in the same or related industries to gain the level of expertise, prestige, and recognition necessary to become known as a leader in their field. However, that is just one of many traits Thought Leaders share. Having worked closely with several Thought Leaders over the years, […]
So, You want to Become a Thought Leader?
It appears that many business leaders and executives have in the back of their minds that one day they would like to become a Thought Leader in their field. After they have put in many years in their industry, they find they know it as well as – if not better than – just about […]
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