Over the last few weeks, I have had conversations with several senior executives who have a lot in common – they are all smart, capable, hard-working, and have a commitment to make the world a…
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6 Ways Leaders and Thought Leaders Prepare for Industry Meetings
I was recently consulting with a woman entrepreneur, I’ll call her Rose, prior to her participation in an industry association meeting. Her goal for the meeting was to move forward some change initiatives in her…
Which Thought Leadership Archetype Are You?
There are 7 different (and sometimes overlapping) archetypes that summarize the motivations of most thought leaders. Which type are you?
7 Things We Can Learn About Thought Leadership from Volodymyr Zelensky
Zelensky is using many techniques of the best thought leaders and he’s doing so while also in the fight for his life and on behalf of millions of his fellow Ukrainians. There is much to learn from in his efforts – this article distills a few of the techniques.
How Do Change Agents Keep Fighting for Change?
Do you keep going when you are fighting for change in an arena like racial justice, where every day you see evidence that the fight is unwinnable? This article discusses ways to keep fighting for change in areas you believe in.
What Makes Great Thought Leadership Content?
If you’re like me, you subscribe to and read a lot of newsletters. This article features a great example of what true thought leadership looks like and I had to share my analysis of what made it stand out to me.
Is Thought Leadership Outside Your Lane or Expanding Your Lane?
I was on a call with a client last week and she asked me something that fired me up…
Don’t Just Introduce…Credentialize!
Ever been with someone at a networking event or a business meeting where they failed to introduce you? It can be both painful and awkward…and it doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s a technique…
What If More Leaders Were Like Simone Biles?
Simone Biles is a global phenomenon and her decision this week to step away from competing was heard around the world. What can we learn from her willingness to acknowledge and respect the signals her…
What Thought Distortions Are Keeping You From Becoming a Thought Leader?
Are you struggling with moving forward on your thought leadership journey? Most of us get stuck in some very disempowering thought distortions that take us out of the game. Here are a few that may…