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5 Things You Should do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry – Peter Winick of TLL

 

Source: Peter Winick of Thought Leadership Leverage: 5 Things You Should do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry

Read Peter Winick’s latest blog post on Authority Magazine with interviewer Dina Aletras

Summary:

Peter Winick, the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage, has spent over two decades in the thought leadership space. His consulting firm collaborates with authors, speakers, academics, and executives to enhance their impact and income. Peter also hosts the podcast Leveraging Thought Leadership. With extensive experience in developing strategies for thought leaders globally, Peter has become an authority in his field. He shared a humorous anecdote about accidentally entering Richard Branson’s green room at an event, which led to an unexpected and memorable encounter.

Peter sees AI as a significant disruptor in the thought leadership industry over the next five years, bringing both challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards of becoming a thought leader, noting that it can be both fulfilling and lucrative. Peter recounted how his firm adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by shifting their client interactions to Zoom, ultimately improving their strategy development process. He advises aspiring thought leaders to develop a focused platform, understand their target audience, communicate the value of their work, democratize their content, and build a brand that extends beyond themselves. Peter fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation and celebrating failures, staying informed through continuous learning and reading. He believes the term “thought leader” should be a mark of respect, not self-proclaimed, and underscores the importance of aligning short-term goals with long-term vision.

Peter Winick has deep expertise in helping those with deep expertise. He is the CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. Visit Peter on Twitter!

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