Why are we drawn to thought leaders? When we hear them speak or read their articles or books, what happens in our brains that spurs us to follow them? It all comes down to the psychology of influence, ...

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In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, thought leadership has evolved from a marketing buzzword into a strategic business imperative. It’s no longer enough to merely join the conversation — lasting ...

Leaders across industries are producing more thought leadership than ever. Nearly 90% of decision-makers and C-suite executives say they are more receptive to outreach from companies that consistently ...

Six years ago, I had a resurgence of what psychologists call Pure O, obsessive, intrusive thoughts that don’t lead to visible compulsions but which spin endlessly inside the head. The more I tried not ...