Establishing yourself as a thought leader? Seven simple ideas to improve the quality of your thinking. Issue 2 (6th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gibbins-Klein, Mindy
• Is Part Of: Development and learning in organizations. Volume 31:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2017-03-06
• Subjects: Development strategies -- Learning -- Thought leadership; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Training -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/DLO-09-2016-0086
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To establish ourselves as true thought leaders, we need to develop our skills so that we hone and shape our thinking before communicating with others. This paper aims toexplore the importance of pushing your own thinking further and offers seven simple practices that will help take it to the next level. Design/methodology/approach: The author draws on 18 years of experience as a thought leader strategist. Findings: Seven tactics are presented which if followed can sharpen thinking and help establish someone as a thought leader in their field. Originality/value: The organizational world is now connected on a minute-by-minute basis through technology, and particularly social media. All leaders need to focus on the quality of their thinking, how they share their thinking and how this sharing shapes their global reputation.