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Leveraging Thought Leadership

677 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 27 - Harper Tucker

June 19, 2018 03:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

You can't get an MBA in Thought Leadership. When you're looking for credentials for your business, your first big book is a great launchpad for your brand. But how do you know when you're ready to write? Peter is joined by Harper Tucker, VP of Authority Marketing at Advantage Media / Forbes Books to discuss the foundation you need to ensure a successful book launch for your brand. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 26 - Zoe Chance

June 14, 2018 03:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

Make sure you're writing the right book! Peter is joined by Zoe Chance for a discussion on getting the right message, the right content, and building a brand around the book. Zoe talks about starting, and restarting, her book project to ensure that her first book is an approachable and powerful encapsulation of her work.  She tells us about the journey searching for a writer for her book, taking personal ownership for the work, and finally building a relationship with an editing partner wh...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 25 - Dan Gerstein

June 12, 2018 03:00 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MB

Connecting skilled writers with unique voices is a day in the life of our podcast guest this week, Dan Gerstein, President of Gotham Ghostwriters, joins Peter to talk about discovering voice, creating content, and building the relationship to create your next book or speech.  Dan shares insights on how writing a book is like being CEO of a pop-up business and bringing in a writer is like hiring a Chief Product Officer. If you're looking to maximize the impact of your book, this episode is ...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 24 - David Mammano

June 07, 2018 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

If you've ever tried to do product development first and market research second, you may wind up with a great product that no one wants to buy. Content expert, David Mammano, joins Peter for a conversation about the journey of an entrepreneur in the content space. David talks about letting the market determine which ideas are worth investing in and licensing content to drive business growth. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 23 - Erica Dhawan

June 05, 2018 03:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Your model is the skeleton that your content needs to anchor it. This week, Erica Dhawan joins Peter to discuss model building, content development, and business growth. She explains how she shaped her assessment tools with a data driven mindset and translated that data into targeted sales strategy.  If you are looking for strategies to establish a lean and powerful sales funnel, check out the episode. Erica's strategy and tips would have a powerful impact on any thought leadership busines...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 22 - Thomas Koulopoulos

May 31, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Consulting is a problem solving business. Those problems are changing. The modern consulting landscape needs to change too. Futurist, author, and thought leader Thomas Koulopoulos joins Peter to discuss the ways that thought leadership and consulting businesses can adapt to the challenges of today and tomorrow.  From the overall strategy and product design to tactical decisions and deployments, the conversation covers all aspects of thought leadership business and gives a clear idea of how...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 21 - Roger Brooks

May 29, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Don't be afraid to take a risk and create content without worrying about perfection! Roger Brooks from American Real joins Peter to talk about content creation, audience segmentation, and finding your tribe. If you are a thought leader creating content online, this is an episode that can't be missed. Roger shares his experience learning about podcasting, video creation, and then passing his skills on to others on American Real. Roger shares how he got over his perfectionism and committed t...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 20 - Ron Carucci

May 24, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 20.1 MB

The thought leader's journey is never a straight forward A to B. You're going to have to forge your own path, define your strategy, and set your own targets. Leadership expert, speaker, and author Ron Carucci joins Peter to talk about how he got his journey on track by working with a professional coach and the experience of being on the other side of the consultant's desk. Ron talks about the insight he gained in setting his goals and defining his audience to capitalize on his content.  

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 19 - Andy Paul

May 22, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MB

For any thought leader looking to use podcasting as part of their business development and branding, listen in to this week's episode. Peter is joined by author, speaker, and podcaster Andy Paul and their conversation covers the essential skills needed for podcasting as a thought leader.  Andy's deep understanding of the sales process and brand building provide an excellent template for thought leaders who are looking to make a splash with their content and bring it to market using podcas...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 18 - Rob 'Waldo' Waldman

May 17, 2018 03:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Don't ever plan to be average. Know your niche and lay the groundwork for success by doing your research into the client's needs and how your content attacks those issues and provides solutions. Lt. Col. Rob 'Waldo' Waldman joins Peter to share his approach to creating authentic, powerful, and actionable content. Waldo provides insight into his high energy, high impact style of sales and the preparation that is essential to his success and staying power.  Waldo talks candidly about the ste...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 17 - Shannon Huffman Polson

May 15, 2018 03:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Shannon Huffman Polson joins Peter to discuss her journey from serving as one of the first female Apache pilot in the US Armed Service to running a business group at Microsoft to authoring a memoir and business book. She shares the advantages of working with Peter and Thought Leadership Leverage to develop her business model (and gives a glowing review).  Shannon discusses developing her diverse product offering beyond keynote speaking and creating a hub for the content: The Grit Institute...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 16 - Gregg Stebben

May 10, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

If you're looking to position yourself as an authority, grow your audience, and market yourself as a thought leader, do not miss this episode.  From the hosting chair on ForbesBooks Radio, we're joined by Gregg Stebben for this week's episode to share his insights on the world of podcasting, publishing, and interviewing. Gregg's experience as a successful author has led him to join the Forbes publishing group and help other thought leaders achieve success in publishing and marketing their ...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 15 - Andy Molinsky

May 08, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Author and Brandeis Professor of Business, Andy Molinsky, joins Peter for an invigorating conversation about his journey into thought leadership from the academic world. Andy's decision to create thoughtful and engaging content that is focused on practical skills development and getting out of your comfort zone is the core of his brand. He discusses candidly the process of diversifying his content into new formats and marketing those products.  Andy talks about the challenge of balancing l...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 14 - Bill Sherman

May 03, 2018 03:00 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MB

Want to know if your content will get you in the door with enterprise clients? Peter is joined by Thought Leadership Leverage's COO, Bill Sherman, for a conversation about the strategy of scaling your content for major enterprise clients. Bill's expertise on the training industry shines as the conversation covers the importance of digital and accessible training programs in a landscape of reduced training budgets and higher than ever expectations. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 13 - Pete Weissman

May 01, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

This week, we have an in-depth case study of growing a thought leadership business with Pete Weissman. Pete identified his talent for speech-writing and speaking and wanted to amplify his impact by diversifying his offering, focusing his search to a very specific client base, and addressing a very specific need within their organization. Pete shares his expertise on how to chart the path for this evolution in your own business and how to find your niche.  

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 12 - Tanya Hall

April 26, 2018 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Publishing your first book or even your tenth book feels like a massive accomplishment, but, in reality, what you do after publishing determines the success or failure of your book in the modern  publishing landscape. There's a lot of hard work and hustle still ahead! Peter is joined by Tanya Hall from Greenleaf Book Group to discuss the path from author to authority after publishing a book in the thought leadership space. Tanya shares the strategies that thought leaders need to manage a s...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 11 - Phil Gerbyshak

April 24, 2018 03:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

This week sales and technology expert, Phil Gerbyshak, brings a fresh take on the keynote speaking engagement - why you should consider giving it away for free and how your business can benefit from capitalizing on the audience in the room.  Phil shares his expertise on how to manage relationships and generate more meaningful contacts and concrete leads using your network. Phil discusses how to produce engaging and exciting video content for your target market. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 10 - Mark Jacobs

April 19, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

Mark Jacobs from MeBox Media joins Peter to talk about the journey his company has been on in creating a collaborative and community based learning platform. Mark shares insight about the necessity of building a community of practice and how building community is critical to scaling a thought leadership business and positioning yourself as an authority.  Listen in for great takeaways on the importance of clarity of vision, and a specific and clearly articulated point of view for your audie...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 9 - Charles Green

April 17, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Peter is joined by The Trusted Advisor Charles H. Green to discuss the power of trust and how to create it in business and how building trust translates to more sales, improved relationships, and better clients. Charles explains why he shares so much of his content for free and how it pays dividends to his business as a thought leader. He also explores how to successfully license content for long term success and what he has learned licensing his own content. There are tons of great tips...

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 8 - Stever Robbins

April 12, 2018 09:55 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Listen in as Peter is joined by the multi-talented speaker, author, and coach Stever Robbins for an engaging conversation about the essential skill that every thought leader needs - expertise. Stever's wide array of talents and his extensive podcasting experience are showcased as he shares stories, tips, and learning!  

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 7 - Shep Hyken

April 10, 2018 03:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

Check out this electrifying conversation with customer experience expert and veteran thought leader Shep Hyken. Shep and Peter cover everything from customer experience, diversifying and managing a complex product offering, and finding a niche in the industry. Filled with great tips about content marketing, customer experience, and essential skills needed to grow a thought leadership business.

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 6 - Chip Lutz

April 05, 2018 03:00 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MB

In an upbeat and fun conversation, retired Navy commander and speaker Chip Lutz joins Peter to discuss the importance of fun and humor in Chip's leadership strategy. They explore the process of content marketing for thought leaders and re-purposing content in different modalities to find new leads, build authentic relationships, and generate new opportunities for your business. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 5 - Stephen Shapiro

April 03, 2018 03:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MB

Acclaimed author, speaker, and innovator, Stephen Shapiro joins Peter to discuss the rewarding path he has forged for his business as a successful speaker and thought leader. Stephen shares his strategies for growing his business beyond speaking engagements and finding partners to license innovative products and properties. They conclude with a great discussion about the role of speaker's bureaus and tips for new thought leaders looking to make an impact. 

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 4 - Peter Shankman

March 27, 2018 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

This week, Peter Winick and Peter Shankman bring you an entertaining and high energy look at the essential skills a thought leader needs to stand out from the pack. Peter Shankman shares the power of social media for thought leaders, expert tips to grow your audience, and the importance of being relevant, real, and authentic.

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 3 - Dr. Mark Goulston

March 20, 2018 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

What’s the best strategy for keeping your content fresh and impactful while keeping yourself passionate? Veteran speaker, author, and psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston joins Peter to share his experience in leveraging his own thought leadership and the value of presenting to new and different audiences. Dr. Goulston shares stories about how this process helped him discover his own content in fresh new ways.  

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 2 - Nadia Bilchik

March 13, 2018 16:39 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

In Episode 2, Peter and Nadia Bilchik discuss the essential skills thought leaders need to be found online. Nadia shares her expertise in building a strong personal brand based on networking with authentic relationships and how to be a valued connection to your network.

Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick - Episode 1 - Chester Elton

March 06, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

In our inaugural episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick and Chester Elton, acclaimed speaker, co-founder of The Culture Works, and New York Times bestselling author of The Carrot Principle and the The Best Team Wins explore the impact of positivity in business. Listen in as they discuss building responsive and engaging thought leadership content to take the business beyond the book or speaking engagement to real growth and sustainability. Learn new strategies for creating ada...

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