Books on Thought Leadership

Strategies to promote yourself and your company through expertise

Rick Hubbard has a bachelors in Communication and Organizational Leadership from Trinity International University and a Masters in eLearning and Instructional Design from the University of Central Florida. He designs curriculum for Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he is a media specialist and adjunct professor.

BRAND STAND: SEVEN STEPS TO THOUGHT LEADERSHIP is the modern-day bible on thought leadership. It is the first book on the topic which outlines a method.

Shelly Palmer is Fox 5 New York's On-air Tech Expert (WNYW-TV) and the host of Fox Television's monthly show Shelly Palmer Digital Living. He also hosts United Stations Radio Network's, Shelly Palmer Digital Living Daily, a daily syndicated radio report that features insightful commentary and a unique insiders take on the biggest stories in technology, media, and entertainment.

Bruce H. Rogers is the Chief Insights Officer for Forbes Media responsible for managing the Forbes Insights though leadership content and research division, as well as the Forbes CMO Practice. His previous book, "In the Line of Money: Branding Yourself Strategically to the Financial Elite" is available on Amazon.

The how-to guide to becoming a go-to expert

Within their fields, thought leaders are sources of inspiration and innovation. They have the gift of harnessing their expertise and their networks to make their innovative thoughts real and replicable, sparking sustainable change and even creating movements around their ideas. In Ready to Be a Thought Leader?, renowned executive talent agent Denise Brosseau shows readers how to develop and use that gift as she maps the path from successful executive, professional, or civic leader to respected thought leader.

With the author's proven seven-step process—and starting from wherever they are in their careers—readers can set a course for maximum impact in their field. These guidelines, along with stories, tips, and success secrets from those who have successfully made the transition to high-profile thought leader, allow readers to create a long-term plan and start putting it into action today, even if they only have 15 minutes to spare.

Robert Buday is president of The Bloom Group LLC, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Bernie Thiel and Susan Buddenbaum are founding partners of Alterra Group, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sari Aapola has twenty years of experience in international business. She has held leadership positions in business-to-business marketing in growing technology companies and has led several international marketing teams in Europe. She now works as a thought leadership and strategic marketing guide for growth companies.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP tweet Book01: 140 Prompts for Designing and Executing an Effective Thought Leadership Campaign [Liz Alexander, Craig Badings] on Amazon.com. FREE super saver shipping on qualifying offers. Thought leaders advance the marketplace of ideas by proposing actionable, commercially relevant, research-backed

Jan Phillips is a visionary thought leader, award-winning author and dynamic speaker. She teaches individuals and organizations to ignite their original thinking and capitalize on their diverse strengths to achieve success while being a force for good in the world. Jan is known worldwide for her keynote speaking, workshops and multimedia video presentations.

This is a powerful book if used to its full potential, and is something that should be on the Kindle or iPad of all entrepreneurs. Use these techniques and there is a good chance that you will benefit from them.

'The relationship between effective leaders and highly performing organisations is clear. As Head of the National School of Government's Centre for Strategic Leadership, Robin Ryde has overseen the development of many leaders from all sectors. We can learn from the varied experiences of these leaders and I commend Robin for bringing together and translating this vast body of knowledge into practical leadership wisdom.'