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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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.
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…
Get Started Today as a Champion of Change
One phrase I keep hearing from companies I’ve been (virtually) speaking for in the last few months is “transformation”. Digital transformation, business process transformation, whole company transformation – it’s all another way of saying companies…
How To Get Your Thought Leadership Efforts Unstuck
How do you overcome fears and doubts and get your thought leadership efforts underway? While it is a challenge, here are 8 ideas that work for me.
Entrepreneurial Thought Leader: Lisa Hufford
I recently had the opportunity to interview Lisa Hufford, author of Navigating the Talent Shift, and founder and CEO of Simplicity Consulting — a $40M on-demand marketing and communications consulting business in the Pacific Northwest.
Start Your New Year With a Life Audit
Are you ready to kick off your New Year with a bit of annual planning? Try the Life Audit. I’ll walk you through the short version of how to do it.
Magic of the Mastermind
Every entrepreneur and executive needs a safe place to test their ideas and expand their thinking. Is it time to join a mastermind? Some years ago, I participated in a magical retreat on the shores…