3 Simple Steps To Be An Effective Thought Leader

We are a long way from Henry Ford’s  infamous quote of “ I am interested in employing only their arms and legs not their minds”.   In today’s business world of global capital, logistics, and universal quality measures the competitive advantage has been redefined.  The only true advantage a business leader has in todays business landscape is the innovative capacity of their talent teams.  We have entered a new realm where Henry Ford’s quote is as absolute as the Model T.  We have entered the realm of the thought worker.  It is an era which will be determined by the collective mind power of your team.  Their ability to innovate, to create new products or business models which are non existence will determine your competitive edge. They are one synapsis away from the innovation which will put your company or keep your company on the cutting edge of your industry.  Your only true advantage is the creative brain power your team can harness.   Have you created the professional environment which will allow innovation to blossom?  Creativity/Innovation lives in the low positive energy environment.  This is a professional environment were your team feels safe, appreciated, and rewarded.   Here three simple steps we can do as thought leaders to develop a innovative/creative professional environment:

1.  Share Information

2.  Share Compliments

3.  Share Credit

Juan-Manuel Sanchez