How to Boldly Untangle Your Ideas
The most interesting thought leadership isn’t about getting it right. It’s about showing your work, practice, and thought process. Unjumbling your ideas in public.
What Does a “Thought Leadership Consultant” Do?
How I became a thought leadership consultant, and what I actually do (hint: dig up the best ideas).
What I’ve Learned Working for Myself: Year 1
I’m celebrating ONE YEAR of working solo. Even though it’s been an unexpected year, I have been truly grateful to take on 2020 as my own boss. Here’s what I’ve learned in my first year.
Do You Have an Idea Lab?
If your product is your ideas, you need time and space to develop those ideas. What new habits could you create to get your brain buzzing more often? How could you create an idea lab?
Staying Curious and Saying “Yes”
When you’re uninspired or have a case of the blahs, try putting yourself in the way of new ideas. Say yes.
Following the Leader
If you want to make an impact, copying other people’s big ideas just doesn’t work.
Experts — Without Their Armor
2020 has thrown off our armor. What will this new age of radical authenticity mean for the business of expertise (and just work in general)?
Bombarded by Nuance
All of the nuance we’re facing can be exhausting. We look for black-and-white answers, but there aren’t any. How can we build our nuance muscle?
I Wonder…
Why does so much thought leadership feel flat right now? Because we’re tired of “pathological certainty.” Instead of trying to serve up answers, maybe it’s time to think more publicly about the questions.
Practice Is More Important Than Polish
People don’t want perfect “content.” They want help making decisions. They want to know what you’re thinking. Don’t get hung up on perfection — that’s not what your audience wants anyway.
