Thought Leadership Training
The Science Behind Elon Musk’s Thought Leadership: Charisma, Controversy, and the Cult of Innovation
Summary:Exploring Elon Musk’s thought leadership by examining the interplay of his charisma, innovative achievements, and controversies. How Musk’s visionary appeal and mastery of social media have cultivated a devoted following, despite ethical concerns and criticisms surrounding his actions. The double-edged nature of Musk’s fame, where his contributions to technology are significant, but his unchecked power…
Read MoreAmplify Your Executive Presence with Neuroscience
Amplify Your Executive Presence with Neuroscience – Interview by Natalie Benamou – HerCsuite Radio Podcast In this inspiring and insightful interview, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Susan Harrow, media trainer, marketing strategist, martial artist + author of the best-selling book: Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul® (Harper Collins). She specializes in working with women,…
Read More7 Steps To Becoming A Thought Leader
SUMMARY:Thought leaders excel in several key areas: Presence, where initial impressions matter; Sound Bites, crafting signature stories and key points; Opinions, shaping unique perspectives backed by facts; Originality, setting oneself apart with innovative packaging; and Controversy, fearlessly challenging the status quo for newsworthiness. Proficiency in delivering statistics and delving into research further strengthens expertise, opening…
Read MoreMusk, Walton, Reich! What Kind of Thought Leader Do You Want to Be?
Summary: Here are 3 ways to define your CEO brand as a thought leader: 1. The Innovator – like Elon Musk, who creates new things and thinks about the future. 2. The Decision Maker – like Sam Walton, who makes informed decisions based on years of experience. 3. The Explainer – like Robert Reich, who…
Read MoreFailure, Faith and Perseverance
I’m in a tizzy right now. I have an unknown, itchy red rash under my arm. My stomach is upset and bloated. And my office has a giant pile of clothes on a chair I’ve been meaning to take to the consignment store, but haven’t. When I want to shift something, I clean out. But…
Read MoreI Was Hit in Aikido—and it was an honor
I was hit repeatedly at an Aikido training over the weekend. And it was an honor. When I told a friend about this she said, “At the first hit, I’d be out of there. Off to get a latte and shopping for shoes.” Of course a part of me wanted out of there. The other part welcomed the opportunity to polish my spirit. As Rumi says, “Criticism polishes my mirror.” My work will be done when nothing can annoy, irritate, anger, or ruffle me. That is a long way off.
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