Stand Out As A Thought Leader

How many times have you read something and thought ‘I should be doing that!’

A goal without a plan is only a dream – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Many times, we create a big idea, then we get stuck on the runway because we are not clear on which direction to take off.

In 15 minutes you might drink a cup of coffee, drive to work, walk a mile, read a chapter in a book, check your email, take power nap…

One of the fundamentals of standing out is Mindset – defined as having a focused mindset to achieve desired results. You wouldn’t be reading this post if you didn’t have the mindset to grow as a leader. Here’s the thing…

Dear Thought Leader, more than ever, the world needs you to stand out as a thought leader and live your purpose.

Listen.
So simple.
When you think about listening are you thinking about hearing?

Do you ever think about your blind spots? We all have them. We know what we know, but do we know what we don’t? This is a lesson I learned early in my life – a lesson that has inspired me stay open and curious.

Every thought leader will experience times when it is more important to listen than to speak.

In the past, a thought leader was an extension of a corporate brand. That’s not the case today. Today, a corporate brand is often the extension of a thought leaders brand.

When you’re not authentic, an audience can tell – and if you don’t tell your truth, someone else surely will.