Lead by connecting others to your thoughts
The title was Why NOT to be a thought leader and yet ironically, it got me thinking. Did that make Liz a leader? you betcha!
It got me thinking...
Take me to place I haven't been, inspire me with a word, ask me a question no-one has asked, share with me the things that make you wonder, then you would be my thought leader.
Liz started the question and it led to a new thought...
Perhaps we should not be searching for new thoughts but for new thinkers
It got me thinking...
Being a thought leader doesn't mean every idea has to be new. It means we led a person to a idea that was new to them.
Being a thought leader is about listening and watching. Collective thought is infinitely more powerful than the thought of one.
Being a thought leader means making choices. We have to pick the ones that make sense and evolve others so that they make sense to us.
Being a thought leader requires risk. To not be afraid to create or endorse a radical thought because it resonates within us.
Being a thought leader needs a voice. How will they follow if we are not heard.
Being a thought leader has a heart. For many, there is no doubt it is spurred by a genuine desire to change the world not matter how small the contribution may be.
Being a thought leader is seldom a choice, perhaps it is more a calling. The very best never think of themselves as such. For them, it is just a natural thing to share their intellectual wonderment.
Take me to place I haven't been, inspire me with a word, ask me a question no-one has asked, share with me the things that make you wonder, then you would be my thought leader.
Liz started the question and it led to a new thought...
Perhaps we should not be searching for new thoughts but for new thinkers
6 Comments:
you thought leader, you.
smile
Hmm, we shouldn't forget who led me down this path.
Smiling back
Vern, I have been following this train of thoughts with interest, and loved the way Liz tried to deny her thought leadership role - and promptly got us all thinking some more!!
Is it something to do with being porous...
The ability to transmit, and receive...
Open enough that things can flow through us - acting as the conduit for thought?
Joanna
Joanna,
She got us all thinking, didn't she?
"conduit" is a great word. The other one that comes to mind is "catalyst".
Vern
Vern:
What a cool way of breaking down into parts what a thought leader is. I loved it.
My favorites were having a heart and taking risks. A good thought leaders needs these two, in my opinion.
Great article dude! I just stumbled you cuz you're AWESOME my friend! :)
Hi Stephen,
Thanks a lot for the complement.
Anyone reading your blog will know why you chose those two favorites. They're what you're all about!
Vern
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