Thought leadership is buzzy these days: 💡”We’re focusing on thought leadership this quarter.” 💡”Thought leadership is a strategic initiative this year.” Well, I’ve got…
Today, I write in praise of fools. Truth telling is a tough, transgressive role. Many of the best thought leaders are, at heart, fools….
“Having an online network will help you survive difficult times.” (Even if you are a cat 🐈). This article is a heart-warming exploration of…
Thought leadership has long been identified with the artifacts it produces — the book, the whitepaper, the TEDx talk, the article, etc. I think…
In thought leadership, it’s important to welcome criticism. In fact, it’s a good idea to seek it out. 👀 Here’s why. I’ve seen individuals…
Why do many people roll their eyes 🙄 when they hear the terms “thought leadership” or “thought leader”? Maybe because it sounds like someone…
How do you define thought leadership? Here’s a framework I created for thought leadership practitioners. It’s the Four Elements of Thought Leadership Now, before…
This morning, I’ve made a cup of tea ☕ and will re-read Sydney Finkelstein’s remarkable book “Superbosses.” And so, I thought I’d share a…
There’s a big difference between personal branding and thought leadership. But they often get confused for each other. Personal branding: “You” are the rock…
Brilliant ideas are simply table stakes. .🃏🎲 Even the best ideas don’t win on their own merits. Spencer Silver, one of the 3M employees…
Perfectionism kills thought leadership. It starts with a small delay. We inflict deep wounds🔪 on our own ideas: 🩸 “I’m not ready to put…
Organizations don’t create thought leadership. But its people surely can. Here’s a few things a leader can do to invest in thought leadership. A…