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Article Marketing Expert Reveals 5 Article Templates for Thought Leaders
Become a thought leader just by writing articles... Here Are 5 Article Templates to Help You

Why do companies struggle with thought leadership while individuals flourish?
If you look at the stand out thought leaders of our time most are individuals as opposed to brands or companies. Why? And how can you turn this around?

Thought Leadership interview with Gary Bertwistle
Gary Bertwistle is one of Australia's foremost thought leaders on creativity. In 2001 Gary designed and built The Ideas Vault, Australia's first ever dedicated creative space, designed specifically for the generation of better ideas. In early 2007 Gary self-published his first book entitled 'The Keys to Creativity'. Gary's second book 'Who Stole my Mojo?', was released in June 2008. In June 2009, 'What Made You Think of That?' was published and Gary's latest book, 'The Vibe', has just been published. I interviewed him about his views on thought leadership. It is long but only because he has some great insights to share and has been abundant with his advice in this regard. This is what he had to say:

Ken Blanchard's insights on thought leadership
Ken Blanchard is one of the world’s most influential figures on leadership and management. He is a sought-after author, speaker and business consultant on the topic. His book “The One Minute Manager’ co-authored with Spencer Johnson has sold more than 13 million copies. He has co-authored over 50 books and has been inducted into the Amazon Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. He has received many awards and honours for his contributions in the field of management and received The Thought Leadership award by Association of Learning Providers. In this interview, Ken gives his views on thought leadership and tips for aspiring thought leaders.
Posting relevant comments on blogs is networking
I happen to think that many small business folks would find networking on the web as valuable as networking at, say, the next Chamber event. There are many ways to do networking on the web but I happen to think one of the easiest is to participate in blogs you enjoy by frequently posting relevant content. Blog comment posting is very much like standing around chatting with a group of folks at a networking event (except you don’t have to balance the Swedish meatball plate on your wine glass.)
Can This Networking Group Help Me Build My Business?
So many of my clients tell me they go to a networking meeting or two but give up because nothing happens. My response is usually that you must give the group a fair trial. Building relationships takes time so you will need to attend a few meetings of one organization to see any progress. That said however some organizations may just be wrong for you and the sooner you decide that the less time you will waste and the faster you can move on to a group that will work for you. Here are some questions to ask yourself in order to evaluate the group.

Interactive Intelligence in Real-Time: The ADR Academy's New Adaptive Learning Program
“Companies are scrambling to keep the skills of their buyers and supply managers up to the task of responding to wildly fluctuating costs and availability of key supplies. They need high quality training courses that are easily and instantly available,” said ADR North America CEO Bill Michels, C.P.M. “The ADR Academy fills that need with nine key courses that anyone can take if they have Internet access and a credit card.”
How thought leadership can turbo charge your brand
Thought leadership is an extremely powerful leadership tool for a company or one's own personal branding. But what does it require to become a thought leader?
David Ogilvy's greatest tip for thought leaders
One of advertising greats, David Ogilvy has an excellent tip for aspiring thought leaders or brands wanting to be thought leaders in their field.

Online Business Success: Attracting Ideal Advisory Board Members
Are you consistently getting free customized business advice from industry leaders? Read this article and learn strategies for attracting expert advice for your business.

Three key challenges facing thought leadership
The key challenges facing thought leaders probably boil down to three things - here they are...
The secret questions of successful thought leaders
Thought leadership is incresingly becoming a business discipline in its own right but before companies start on their thought leadership journey they should ask themselves four questions.

Keeping Web Sites Busy, Safe, Profitable
You can't turn a virtual page today without reading, watching something about social media. It sets your heart to twittering (excuse the pun). But from a business' perspective what is its goal? Right! We want you to visit the website, check the products/services, buy something, recommend us to others...lots of others. The problem often is that the website is in total disarray, less than helpful to the visitor because people are having too much fun with their Facebook page, their Twits. People come but they escape as quickly as possible! Here are some hints (easy, honest hints) that can improve, enhance the value of the website for the visitor.

ArticleMarketing: Building Your Brand and Boosting Web Traffic
Examines the advantages of promoting businesses with by-lined print articles and on the web.
Herd Mentality
Booths featuring products and services related to employee engagement, web-based delivery, global performance, and talent management were overflowing with conference attendees as I walked the trade show at a national conference where I was speaking. Just a few years ago the magnets were initiatives like total quality management, six sigma, diversity, work-life-balance, and customer driven.

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How to Identify The Real Leaders Out There Among Us
How can you know a real leader when you see one? What do real leaders do that define them as leaders? Many people may consider themselves leaders, but in reality do not demonstrate principles of leadership and are not leaders at all. In today’s world there are many imposters posing as leaders. In order to assist you in identifying leaders in your company or organization, I have selected seven (7) actions that I believe real leaders take that define them as “real leaders.” Those seven (7) actions are:
Ten More Important “Lessons Learned” For Leaders, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Building upon another article I wrote on important lessons learned for leaders, I thought about additional important “lessons learned” for leaders that could be shared. The potential reward and return on efforts related to the strategic action to identify the “lessons learned” from our experiences merits additional thought. I found another great quote to share to confirm the value and importance of the “lessons learned” approach. The following is a quote from John Keats. “Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid. Here are 10 more important "lessons learned" for leaders.
How To Think Like A Leader
The thought process of a leader is different from that of followers. Sure, leaders are usually very smart and have access to plenty of specialized knowledge and experience to help them make decisions; but these characteristics are not what make leaders “different” thinkers. What makes leaders different is their ability to think critically in leadership situations. Critical thinking is the key. So how does one go about thinking critically to make the right choices in leadership situations?
Do you have the coourage to be a thought leader?
Thought leaders need to be brave - brave with their thoughts, brave with how they put them out there and brave enough to stand up and defend them if necessary. The way we communicate with our various stakeholders has changed significantly and thought leadership can deliver the means for engaging in a more meaningful way for both parties.
David Meerman Scott talks about thought leadership
David Meerman Scott, is one of the pre-eminent thought leaders on PR and marketing. For those who are in the marketing or PR industry I can highly recommend his book "The New Rules of PR and Marketing". I asked him five questions about his views on thought leadership and its role in building a brand
Dumb is Smart and Smart is Dumb
Leaders have a propensity to share their thoughts too early in conversations, especially when there is a decision to be made. Being forthright and decisive are qualities that are generally thought to be advantageous. I think speaking too soon is often a mistake. In many situations, it is better to act a little dumb and let others voice their opinions before weighing in and cutting off creative discussion. Many leaders have a tough time doing this. This article describes the problem and gives an antidote.
Leadership with a Small "L"
There have been only a few great leaders in our lifetime. Leaders like Reagan, Churchill, Disney, and Welch to mention a few. They could never have risen to the hieghts they did without the many small "L" leaders that backed them up. It is from the pool of small "L" leaders that the great leaders emerge. Learn how to grow leaders from seed.

David Ogilvy's greatest tip for thought leaders
One of advertising greats, David Ogilvy has an excellent tip for aspiring thought leaders or brands wanting to be thought leaders in their field.

Interview with Gihan Perera
Gihan is an Internet coach for speakers, trainers, thought leaders and other business professionals. Business owners often ask him what to do about the Internet. They know it's important, they know it's affecting their business, but they don't know how - and they don't know what to do about it. He is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant. Since 1997, he's worked with leading thought leaders, change agents and entrepreneurs, helping them reach more people and leverage their expertise, on and off the Internet.

Interview with Gihan Perera #2
Gihan is an Internet coach for speakers, trainers, thought leaders and other business professionals. Business owners often ask him what to do about the Internet. They know it's important, they know it's affecting their business, but they don't know how - and they don't know what to do about it. He is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant. Since 1997, he's worked with leading thought leaders, change agents and entrepreneurs, helping them reach more people and leverage their expertise, on and off the Internet.

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