When we think about our lives and careers, we consider those who shaped our perspective.
We consider our parents.
Teachers who made an impact.
A coach who pushed us to be our best.
Managers who recognized and nurtured our talent.
One group we might give less credit to are thought leaders.
Those who influenced our own lens in the world.
My personal influence list has shifted during different phases of my life.
And buckets in a lot of categories – marketing, parenting, time management, etc.
I focused my thinking on books and industry leaders who have shaped me and came up with a list.
Decade by Decade
Starting with the 1990s.
1990s – My Early Professional Years.
2000s – My Shift to all Things Brand and Marketing.
2010s – My Expansion to Sustainability and Personal Wellbeing.
2020s – My Emerging Interest in Future Work Models.
Over the next four days, I’ll share my top 5 thought leaders in each decade.
You’ll see how they shaped my POV.
I hope some will end up on your reading list.
Along the way, I would like to encourage you to consider your list.
Your Turn
Who is a thought leader that has impacted your life?
If you weren’t following writers, who were the people who impacted your perspective?
Are there insights you gained from these thought leaders that you could share with others?