Ever wondered how many thoughts we have each day ? Well, I asked ChatGPT (the authority on things like this), and apparently, the average human has around 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. That’s a lot of thoughts, most of which are habitual, automatic, or downright repetitive.
Having thoughts isn’t the issue—deciding which are worthy of leadership is where the challenge lies.
So, how do you filter those 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts down to just one or two that are truly worth sharing?
Here are 5 suggestions :
1. Originality:
Does your thought offer a fresh perspective or a new insight? Thought leadership is about challenging conventional wisdom and presenting ideas that make people stop and think, “Wow, I’ve never considered that before !”
2. Relevance:
Is your thought timely and in tune with current trends or challenges in your field ? A great thought leadership piece speaks directly to the issues people are currently grappling with.
3. Impact:
Could your thought inspire others or drive change ? Whether it influences someone’s thinking, behaviour, or sparks a shift in the industry, your idea should have the potential to make a real difference.
4. Actionability:
Can your thought be translated into practical strategies or solutions ? It’s not enough to just inspire; thought leadership should also provide actionable steps that people can implement in their own lives or businesses.
5. Clarity and Simplicity:
Is your idea easy to understand and communicate ? The best ideas are clear, concise, and easily shareable. If it takes you 10 minutes to explain your idea, it might be time to simplify.
The Second Plank: Leading
So, you’ve filtered out the noise, captured your brilliant idea, and checked that it’s worth sharing. Now comes the moment of truth: It’s time to lead.
Here’s the thing—how many great ideas have died as jottings in a notebook, abandoned to the mundane, tedious, or urgent tasks of everyday life? Too many, I’d bet.
This is where courage comes in. Like any creative endeavour, putting your idea out there is risky. You risk humiliation, embarrassment, and the very real possibility that your idea might flop. Maybe it turns out to be irrelevant, half-baked, or just plain dumb.
But here’s the kicker: if you care too much about what others think, your idea will never see the light of day.
Detach yourself from the fear of judgment. If you’ve done your homework, your idea is good. You have wisdom, knowledge, expertise, and experience backing it up. You care about your audience, right?
Then let your idea fly. Listen to feedback, learn, and grow.
Don’t let your thought leadership wither on the vine of fear. You’re a thought leader. So, lead!
Love Bobbi ❤️
Inspirational speaker | Transformation Coach | Trans Woman | Model
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