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How to Become a Thought Leader and Advance Your Career

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Learn about building thought leadership, a potentially powerful tool for job search or career growth.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • What does thought leadership mean?
1. What Is Thought Leadership?
  • Characteristics of a thought leader
  • The importance of thought leadership for job seekers
2. Where Should I Start?
  • Establish your personal brand
  • Identify your style
3. How and What Should I Share?
  • Write your own thought content
  • Create audio or video content
  • Become a content curator
  • Pitching content to media outlets and influencers
  • Seek out speaking opportunities
4. Best Practices for Thought Leaders
  • Engage people vs. talking at them
  • Help people
  • Stay on brand as a thought leader
  • Walk your talk
Conclusion
  • Maximize your impact in minimal time

Taught by

Jenny Foss

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