Perhaps the most important quality for an attorney, business leader or marketer is strong communications skills. The ability to communicate your ideas to your colleagues and clients speaks directly your potential level of impact in the workplace. But it’s not enough to be a good communicator in your day to day 9-to-5. In order to truly stand apart, one must become a thought leader.

I view thought leadership as an open opportunity for an accomplished executive or attorney to become a credible, established source on a topic or issue that people are passionate about, and seeking out more about. Their opinions influence the minds and attitudes of others, and they emanate powerful, singular, personal brand voice that is visible beyond their organization. Through their innovative ideas and perspective, they inspire change and action around them and create large waves throughout their circles.