Dr. Karen Koepp explores the intricacies of thought leadership. Dr. Koepp highlights the role of thought leadership in shaping narratives, building trust, and influencing decision-makers. They discuss the challenges of measuring its impact, especially in advocacy, and emphasize the importance of qualitative indicators like engagement and resonance. They also touch on the use of AI and storytelling in thought leadership. Dr. Koepp advises leaders to embrace their unique perspectives. The episode underscores thought leadership as a long-term strategy with significant influence.
Dr. Karen Koepp explores the intricacies of thought leadership. Dr. Koepp highlights the role of thought leadership in shaping narratives, building trust, and influencing decision-makers. They discuss the challenges of measuring its impact, especially in advocacy, and emphasize the importance of qualitative indicators like engagement and resonance. They also touch on the use of AI and storytelling in thought leadership. Dr. Koepp advises leaders to embrace their unique perspectives. The episode underscores thought leadership as a long-term strategy with significant influence.
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Unique Perspective (00:00:44)
Dr. Koepp discusses the importance of integrating personal and professional perspectives to create unique thought leadership.
Standing Out (00:01:31)
The discussion focuses on helping CEOs and executives stand apart from others in their industry by developing a unique voice and building trust.
Challenges of Influence (00:02:59)
Barry Moline, as a CEO, shares the challenges his organization faces in gaining trust and influencing decision-makers and the public.
Identifying Impacts (00:09:24)
Dr. Koepp delves into understanding the impacts desired and the pain points related to making connections with stakeholders.
Building Trust (00:11:14)
The conversation explores the need to elevate the importance of impacts and balance advocacy efforts while increasing trust with legislators and regulators.
Strategy for Influence (00:13:18)
Dr. Koepp outlines a strategy for building relationships, creating key messages, and aligning with influencers to influence decision-makers effectively.
Role of AI in Thought Leadership (00:17:16)
Barry discusses the use of AI in initiating thought leadership and its limitations in capturing the personal touch necessary for effective thought leadership.
Measuring Thought Leadership (00:21:36)
The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges of measuring the impact of thought leadership in advocacy and influence efforts.
Measuring thought leadership impact (00:22:11)
Ways to measure thought leadership impact, including website traffic, social media impressions, comments, and business growth.
Long-term strategy (00:24:27)
Discussion on the long-term nature of thought leadership, its impact on sales, and the multiplying effect over time.
Immediate sales impact (00:25:33)
The sales impact of thought leadership, the timeline for seeing its effect, and the importance of building trust with audiences.
Santa as a thought leader (00:28:14)
The example of Santa in "Miracle on 34th Street" as a thought leader and the importance of being prominent in engaging with stakeholders.
Building personal brand (00:29:31)
The significance of engaging with stakeholders, caring about them, and using personal stories to connect with the work and organization's mission.
Storytelling for thought leadership (00:30:11)
The importance of knowing personal stories to connect with the work and organization and the impact of better storytelling in conveying a strong desire for progress.
Unique legacy and impact (00:33:18)
Emphasizing the uniqueness of individuals, the importance of knowing oneself, and communicating personal passions to leave a lasting legacy.