Leadership can be defined in different ways. It usually depends on how other sees you as a leader. There is a big difference between an expert leader and a thought leader. The question is, what does it take to become a thought leader?
There is a tendency that expert leadership and thought leadership get mixed up. An expert leader is someone who has a specific expertise in achieving such in certain scope or field. As for a thought leader, it is described as “informed opinion leaders and the go-to people in their field of expertise,” says Denise Brosseau’s blog.
He has also pointed out that thought leaders are “trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas; turn ideas into reality, and know and show how to replicate their success.”
It is not east to become a thought leader. You have to be declared as a thought leader by somebody else in order to gain such reputation. That is why you have to earn the right credentials through education and experience, and most of all, you must prove your worth to the industry.
The Huffington Post shared helpful tips on how you can become a thought leader. First is that you have to make continuous and thoughtful contents present in all social platforms such as LinkedIn Pulse, Facebook, and different blog sites. In doing so, your name will be more recognized in the industries wherein your topics are related.
Aside from that, you must also build strong online and media connections. In doing so, you will be able to reach a wide range of intellectual engagements with other thought leaders who can, in turn, be your mentors through the connection you have established online.
And lastly, you must always have the drive to expand your learning. With the evolution of modern technology, you must also be one with the changes and development in order to keep up and stay connected and relevant in your industry.
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