Leveraging Thought Leadership
Peter Winick and Bill Sherman
Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight.
Where will thought leadership take you?
In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it's professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the niche expertise of specialized consultants, or crossing mental swords with distinguished academics, our guests collectively paint a vivid mosaic of thought leadership's multifaceted potential.
Through nuanced perspectives and rich experience, our talented co-hosts aim to offer you views of the ways independent thought leaders navigate success, elevate talent, and change company culture – while simultaneously examining how organizations harness the power of thought leadership to catalyze innovation and nurture sustainable growth.
Peter Winick is your guide through the realm of independent thought leadership. For the past two decades, he has helped individuals and organizations build and grow revenue streams through designing and growing their thought leadership platforms as well as acting as a guide and advisor for increasing business to business sales of thought leadership products. Peter is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. His clients come from a diverse set of backgrounds and specialties. They include New York Times bestselling business book authors, members of the Speakers' Hall of Fame, recipients of the Thinkers50 award, CEOs of public and privately held companies, and academics at prestigious institutions such as Yale, Wharton, Dartmouth, and London School of Business.
With a keen eye for detail, he delves into the intricacies of crafting personal brands, fostering genuine engagement with audiences, and expertly monetizing one's expertise. From the artistry of crafting keynote speeches that resonate with audiences to the strategic deployment of bestselling books as conduits for inspiration and insight, Peter's guests offer a treasure trove of strategies for creating value and impact and driving revenue through thought leadership.
Bill Sherman specializes in the exploration of organizational thought leadership. He examines how companies conceive, curate, and deploy thought leadership initiatives, and how those initiatives benefit the orgs and the people who work within them. Bill listens to the stories and advice of industry leaders and their triumphs within the competitive business landscape. Whether through the dissemination of white papers that shape industry discourse, webinars that educate and engage, or insightful executive blogs that offer thought leadership at the highest echelons of corporate governance, Bill's guests provide illuminating perspectives on the evolution of organizational thought leadership and its pivotal role in shaping industry paradigms and perceptions.
Bill concentrates on organizational consulting and business expertise, investigating organizational thought leadership and its effects, from instructional design and learning product development to marketing strategy and execution, to organizational development and transformational consulting. He enjoys working with business leaders, speakers, authors, academics, and other consultants, connecting their ideas organizational platforms and enterprise-ready product development.
As the series unfolds, Peter and Bill will lead us through a nuanced exploration of the latest trends and advancements in thought leadership. From the transformative impact of technology on communication and collaboration to the evolving preferences of consumers in an increasingly digital marketplace, they will dissect the shifting landscape with precision and insight. Moreover, they will shine a spotlight on emerging modalities that are reshaping the contours of thought leadership, from the ascendance of virtual events as a cornerstone of engagement to the growing influence of social media platforms as conduits for thought dissemination and audience interaction. Through their discerning analysis, they will reveal how thought leaders can adeptly harness these trends to amplify their reach, captivate new audiences, and maximize their influence in an ever-evolving business environment.
Whether you find yourself at the height of your career as a seasoned thought leader, or whether you stand at the threshold of possibility as an aspiring entrepreneur, the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast offers an enriching voyage of discovery.
Join us as we unravel the enigmatic secrets to success in the vibrant realm of thought leadership, where ideas have the power to shape perceptions, drive change, and inspire action. Together, let us explore how you, too, can engineer value, evoke impact, and cultivate revenue through the sheer power of your ideas and expertise.
Welcome aboard.
Where will thought leadership take you?
In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it's professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the niche expertise of specialized consultants, or crossing mental swords with distinguished academics, our guests collectively paint a vivid mosaic of thought leadership's multifaceted potential.
Through nuanced perspectives and rich experience, our talented co-hosts aim to offer you views of the ways independent thought leaders navigate success, elevate talent, and change company culture – while simultaneously examining how organizations harness the power of thought leadership to catalyze innovation and nurture sustainable growth.
Peter Winick is your guide through the realm of independent thought leadership. For the past two decades, he has helped individuals and organizations build and grow revenue streams through designing and growing their thought leadership platforms as well as acting as a guide and advisor for increasing business to business sales of thought leadership products. Peter is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. His clients come from a diverse set of backgrounds and specialties. They include New York Times bestselling business book authors, members of the Speakers' Hall of Fame, recipients of the Thinkers50 award, CEOs of public and privately held companies, and academics at prestigious institutions such as Yale, Wharton, Dartmouth, and London School of Business.
With a keen eye for detail, he delves into the intricacies of crafting personal brands, fostering genuine engagement with audiences, and expertly monetizing one's expertise. From the artistry of crafting keynote speeches that resonate with audiences to the strategic deployment of bestselling books as conduits for inspiration and insight, Peter's guests offer a treasure trove of strategies for creating value and impact and driving revenue through thought leadership.
Bill Sherman specializes in the exploration of organizational thought leadership. He examines how companies conceive, curate, and deploy thought leadership initiatives, and how those initiatives benefit the orgs and the people who work within them. Bill listens to the stories and advice of industry leaders and their triumphs within the competitive business landscape. Whether through the dissemination of white papers that shape industry discourse, webinars that educate and engage, or insightful executive blogs that offer thought leadership at the highest echelons of corporate governance, Bill's guests provide illuminating perspectives on the evolution of organizational thought leadership and its pivotal role in shaping industry paradigms and perceptions.
Bill concentrates on organizational consulting and business expertise, investigating organizational thought leadership and its effects, from instructional design and learning product development to marketing strategy and execution, to organizational development and transformational consulting. He enjoys working with business leaders, speakers, authors, academics, and other consultants, connecting their ideas organizational platforms and enterprise-ready product development.
As the series unfolds, Peter and Bill will lead us through a nuanced exploration of the latest trends and advancements in thought leadership. From the transformative impact of technology on communication and collaboration to the evolving preferences of consumers in an increasingly digital marketplace, they will dissect the shifting landscape with precision and insight. Moreover, they will shine a spotlight on emerging modalities that are reshaping the contours of thought leadership, from the ascendance of virtual events as a cornerstone of engagement to the growing influence of social media platforms as conduits for thought dissemination and audience interaction. Through their discerning analysis, they will reveal how thought leaders can adeptly harness these trends to amplify their reach, captivate new audiences, and maximize their influence in an ever-evolving business environment.
Whether you find yourself at the height of your career as a seasoned thought leader, or whether you stand at the threshold of possibility as an aspiring entrepreneur, the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast offers an enriching voyage of discovery.
Join us as we unravel the enigmatic secrets to success in the vibrant realm of thought leadership, where ideas have the power to shape perceptions, drive change, and inspire action. Together, let us explore how you, too, can engineer value, evoke impact, and cultivate revenue through the sheer power of your ideas and expertise.
Welcome aboard.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 11, 2018 • 20min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 60 - Holly G Green
As you progress through your journey as a Thought Leader you always have to be willing to learn and unlearn. As times change what once worked may no longer work and being able to grow and change is key. Holly G. Green, CEO of The Human Factor and author of "Using Your Brain to Win" shares her advice on how she has kept up with the changes in the content space, how writing, speaking and consulting can feed each other, and why making the highest billable hour isn't always best for the long term.
Oct 9, 2018 • 20min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 59 - Jim Jubelirer
When starting out if you don't have a large network, affiliate with others who are further along to leverage their contacts. Jim Jubelirer, of Jubelirer Results Group and co-author of "Mastering the Art of Success" joins Peter to talk about his time as a Thought Leader and how he affiliated to move further along. Together they share advice on networking, finding your audience, and why you need to invest in learning about yourself. Jim also shares why the future is brighter than you think! http://www.jubelirerresultsgroup.com/leveragingthought/
Oct 4, 2018 • 19min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 58 - Thomas Barta
One simple philosophy for success as a consultant is Be Helpful. Don't make it about selling more tomorrow. You have to genuinely help and be clear about what help you can give. Thomas Barta primer marketing leadership expert and author of "The 12 Powers of a Marketing Leader" sits down with Peter to help our listeners with advise on marketing, being distinctive, and how keynote speaking can be an opportunity to test new concepts that might one day work themselves into a book.
Oct 2, 2018 • 17min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 57 – Mark Kenney
How do you go from being really good as an investor to developing processes and methodologies that are teachable? This week Mark Kenney, founder of Think Multifamily and seasoned real estate investor joins us to shares his journey from investor to content producer running webinars and multi-day events helping others find their way in the multifamily investor scene. If you are curious about what it takes to get into investing in multifamily buildings, understand the risks of moving from expert to content provider, and getting tips on how to make the move yourself be sure to listen to this episode.
Sep 27, 2018 • 25min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 56 - Dan Hawkins
In your first year of consulting you might find yourself doing anything to pay the bills all the while figuring out what niche you want to specialise in and what areas you do not want to work in. Dan Hawkins President of Summit Leadership Partners shares his journey from corporate America to the other side of the fence. Peter and Dan discuss the importance of a consistent and ongoing online presence, how to not go broke pitching against bigger firms, and why having original tools for you clients is key!
Sep 25, 2018 • 21min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 55 - Erika Andersen
Publishing books sometimes isn't about making money. It can be about building credibility, making your brand, and having resources to give to clients Erika Andersen, Founding partner of Proteus International and author of "Be Bad First" shares her insight on how the publishing landscape has changed, the benefits of getting a book published beyond sales, and how to make sure you have a successful book. For information on why you need to be the CEO of your book stay tuned!
Sep 20, 2018 • 20min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 54 - Dayne Shuda
Do you have a blog? Or are you thinking about starting one? If so you have to have consistency in your posting schedule and write in a manner that reaches a wider audience than you might be used to writing for. This week Dayne Shuda, owner of Ghost Blog Writers, joins us to give some great advise about how to have a successful blog and what you can expect if you go with hiring a ghost writer to maintain your blog presence. A blog can gain you traffic to your website, connections on social media, and so much more. Listen in to learn how.
Sep 18, 2018 • 20min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 53 - Jan Rutherford
Of all the challenges and problems we see in the work world how can we address those through being more effective leading self, leading others, and leading the organization. Jan Rutherford, founder of Self Reliant Leadership and author of "The Littlest Green Beret" guides us through his experience of teaching in the military at age 19 to running his own company taking top level executives and veterans though expeditions to foster the exchange of new ideas!
Sep 13, 2018 • 20min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 52 - Lee Caraher
The most important thing as a Thought Leaders is to be generous with your thoughts and to be generous with your help. Lee Caraher, President of Double Forte and author of "Millennials & Management" is generous with her help today sharing her experience dealing with Millennials in the work place, having a book deal dropped into her lap, and why you need to own your own content space. If you have a solution to a problem, tune in to find out why you should share it and how to best do that.
Sep 11, 2018 • 24min
Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick – Episode 51 - Matt Johnson
If you are looking to be a guest on a podcast what are the things you should be aware of and look for. If you are going to host your own podcast it should not only tell the audience what you do, but what you are an expert at. This week we get meta with out guest Matt Johnson, host of the "YouX" podcast and Founder / CEO of Pursuing Results. Matt shares a bit of his expertise in using podcasting to break into new markets and build strategic relationships. If you are thinking of starting a podcast don't miss this episode!
