Wondering the difference between a well-known expert vs. a well-respected thought leader? I believe that while expertise is a prerequisite for thought leadership, being an expert is not in itself sufficient for someone to be a thought leader. Here’s what else is needed.
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How I Learned to Create An Abundance Mindset
In December, my friends Sam and Mary and I were on vacation in Hawaii awaiting our spa appointments (yes it was a good day) when Mary suggested that over the next 365 days we all…
Thought Leadership Tools: How Do You Prepare a Great Talk?
As a longtime speaker, I still frequently struggle to develop a great talk – one that is both memorable and provides some lasting change for those in the audience. When someone offers a book, class,…
7 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Last Thursday, I gave myself the afternoon off to celebrate the achievement of a goal that I’d set myself almost two years ago – to speak about my book, Ready to Be a Thought Leader? as part…
How I Learned (Again) That Less is Really More
The secret to a great talk? Follow the grandma rule, remember to ‘stick and click’, and don’t hesitate to repeat your top messages. I made a mistake last month, (ok, probably more than one), but…
Why Become a Thought Leader?
CAREER INSURANCE…FROM POST IN THE UK BUSINESS REPORTER In earlier posts, we explored what a thought leader is and how thought leadership is different from PR and marketing. Now you might be asking why you should make the…
Where Are All the Women Entrepreneurs?
Sure, women start lots of companies. But where are the big, world-changing businesses run by women? I get asked this question all the time: Where are all the women entrepreneurs? I guess the people who…
Are You a Boundary Setter?
How do you become a thought leader? Become a boundary setter. That is the advice from four thought leaders who joined my panel at the Grace Hopper Celebration in Fall 2012. The panelists included Janet Murray of Georgia Tech, Candice…
How Do I Find My Presumptive Bravado?
When is it okay to declare yourself an expert? How do you gain the needed confidence to own your role as a key influencer in your niche? “Good to hear from you, Roberta, how’s the…
Is It Time To Lighten Up?
The world of business just might be better off if we encouraged a bit more fun at work. I do a lot of coaching of senior executives and recently…