Entrepreneurs on Fire How to Be a More Thoughtful Leader with Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Jun 18, 2025
Mindy Gibbins-Klein, an author of 15 books and a seasoned coach, shares her insights on becoming a thoughtful leader. She emphasizes the importance of intentional thinking and the need for scheduled reflection time to improve decision-making. Mindy discusses the shift from being a 'thought leader' to a 'thoughtful leader,' encouraging deeper connections with audiences. She also highlights the value of charitable contributions and personal growth through thoughtful actions, inspiring leaders to cultivate compassion and awareness in their lives.
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Thoughtful Leadership Defined
- Thoughtful leadership means caring deeply about the audience's experience and message quality.
- Most people think a lot but don't select the best thoughts or consider their audience's needs.
Thought Leadership 2.0
- The phrase 'thought leader' is overused and often misused, causing it to lose meaning and impact.
- Thoughtful leadership (Thought Leadership 2.0) demands more quality and genuine care in messaging.
Why Leaders Must Care
- Leaders are always observed and judged by employees, partners, and clients in today's fishbowl world.
- Thoughtful leadership reduces negative responses and builds trust through values-based decisions by stakeholders.