Voici comment vous pouvez naviguer dans le paysage concurrentiel du leadership éclairé dans votre secteur.

One thing I have found that works for thought leadership is agility. This can manifest in several ways: For instance, I host a thought leadership podcast on Trustworthy AI, which centers around dynamic conversations with industry thought leaders and practitioners on the risks and value of AI. No matter how much you prepare for the conversation, there are new areas or points that can crop up which are really important to highlight and elaborate so that the audience can gain value from. In addition to being agile, it helps to have the mission as a frame of reference to relate the concepts and frame the discussion around.

As Aristotle says, 'Knowing youself is the beginning of all wisdom'. 1. Awareness - recognition of one's experiences, and filtering the lessons gained can innovatively help in contributing to thoughts that resonate with the larger audience. 2. Self-Introspection- becomes a key in grasping ones position within the industry context. 3. Identifying Value- to recognise one's unique, core values that one bring to the forefront for positive deliverance. 4. Identifying skills -one's personal and professional skills, to leverage while contacting with the community. 5. Reinventing self- constantly through skill, experience upgradation or reading, writing, etc to better one's output as a thought leader.

Well, ‘#Authenticity is the key’. As a #Retail professional, navigating the competitive landscape in the retail industry requires a Strategic approach focused on #Differentiation, Deep Industry #insight, and consistent #value creation. Disruption creates several opportunities and banking ongoing digital transformation and disruptive innovations, we should establish a Unique perspective, which could involve pioneering new concepts, predicting future trends, or offering innovative solutions that address current industry pain points. “The Human-Machine Collaboration” - It's our responsibility to create awareness and engage with emerging #technology for digital operational #efficiency, to provide #Experience instead of Product only.

Regardless of how many people are in your niche—such as "thought leadership"—what matters most is how you present yourself and how others perceive you. Your primary goal should be visibility. Once you're seen, your uniqueness and true value will naturally shine through. So, are you making sure you're visible? People often ask me: why are you very active on LinkedIn? what is it that you will get from it? I Always answer: I Want to be seen, I want my true value to be seen and my thoughts to be heard! if I succeed in this, i will not need to compete, cause i will be shinning through.

In my experience as an executive leadership coach, I know that 'narrative identity theory'—which explores how individuals craft their identity through storytelling—can be key to standing out as a thought leader. Instead of merely identifying your expertise, focus on shaping a compelling narrative that intertwines your personal journey with industry insights. This approach not only differentiates you but also creates a powerful connection with your audience, making your contributions more memorable and impactful in your field.

The reason people succeed at mastering their industry? They don't stop learning about it. Understanding the thought leaders in your industry is the ultimate hack to speed up your growth. It's like exploring a cave with a flashlight. Sure, you can find your own way, but it'll take longer and you might get lost. When you follow the brightest minds in your field, you get a flashlight that shoots lasers. But it’s not about imitation. It’s about identifying: - Gaps in their content - New perspectives to share - Ways you can contribute Your goal should be to add to the conversation, not recreate it. So, stay curious, keep learning, and turn yourself into the next influential voice in your field.

I totally agree you should study other thought leaders in your industry for the reasons listed, but it can actually be a bad thing if you aren't careful. You might have a competitor who posts 5 times a week, has beautiful carousels, and is actively building relationships through commenting. You mistakenly assume they're doing it themselves and think you can as well. The problem is they probably aren't doing it themselves, so when you try to do it on your own, you quickly burn out and feel like you're broken. Trust me, way more thought leaders than you think have a team of creators behind the scenes.

Thought leadership should spark conversations, encourage collaboration and connection. On your journey to stepping into your thought leadership (because we all have a voice) building a community that shares and explores ideas together can lead to the positive change you want to create.