Can we agree that "thought leadership" has lost a bit of its cache? It's also rather confusing. What IS thought leadership? I don't know, but I know all true thought leaders do three things: Make assertions, make judgments, and make predictions.

Imagine you tell me you're tired of sitting in traffic every day on the way to work and I immediately try to sell you on signing up for my new proprietary mindfulness app.

What would you do? Probably ignore me.

Why? Because in your mind, the problem is traffic—not your attitude.

It's not until I help you shift your perspective from thinking the problem is purely about time spent in traffic to understanding that it's really about how you manage stress and find peace in unavoidable situations, that my solution starts to make sense.

Professional speaking engagements are not just about the time you spend on stage. Here are 19 things to consider doing before, during, and after the event to ensure success.

Discover curated top business books from the inundated market. Brian Miller handpicks transformative reads for professionals and entrepreneurs, blending classics with recent gems. Dive into insightful reviews and make the most of your reading time with these standout publications.

When faced with a problem, the obvious solution may be the best one. In this article we'll explore how simple solutions can be more effective than complex ones, what Occam's Razor actually states, and why clarity is crucial factors in problem-solving.