Becoming a Thought Leader: LinkedIn Learning

Do you hope to build lasting change and a legacy that matters? Then maybe it’s time for you to become a thought leader. Thought leaders are recognized for their ideas and their contributions to the world. They share their expertise and engage a community of followers—while enhancing their own reputations in their fields. In this course, thought leadership consultant and author Denise Brosseau defines exactly what a thought leader is and explains the risks and rewards that come with this unique position. She describes how to plan your strategy, develop a compelling message, build influence, maximize your visibility, and track your impact. She also shares tips to scale your ideas to reach the widest possible audience—online and off.

Instructor: Denise Brosseau, Lecturer and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab

Learning objectives

  • Recognize three qualities that define thought leaders.
  • List three elements of intersection used to choose a thought leadership niche.
  • Recall what a community is made up of.
  • Explain the disadvantages of explaining your early ideas to friends and family.
  • Summarize three places where you can find people to serve as champions and allies.
  • Identify the key difference between a leader and a thought leader.

Course details

  • 1h 16m
  • Intermediate
  • Released: 5/8/2018
  • 4.7 stars (1,534)

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