“Denise Brosseau is a champion of entrepreneurs and corporate executives alike, and she lays out a step-by-step process for all who want to achieve status as a thought leader. I highly recommend her book for every motivated individual.”
―Kay Koplovitz, founder, USA Networks; chairman, Springboard Enterprises; and author, Bold Women, Big Ideas
“Denise Brosseau has done a great service by making thought leadership accessible to all of us. Her case studies and practical resources make this book approachable and a must-read. I'm going to recommend this book to my start-up CEO friends, as it will help them to get their ideas heard in an increasingly noisy market.”
―Aneel Bhusri, cofounder and co-CEO, Workday
“Are you tired of the status quo? Ready to Be a Thought Leader? will give you practical guidance and inspire you with real-life examples. I've known Denise for 11 years, and she's passionate about helping people make a difference. Put her expertise to work for you.”
―Susan Doherty, CMO, Hipmunk
“Thought leadership can be a significant competitive advantage for independent consultants. People want to hire the best, and thought leadership validates your reputation, credibility, and expert knowledge. If you want to know what it takes to become a respected thought leader in your arena, buy Ready to Be a Thought Leader? today.”
―Gene Zaino, CEO and president, MBO Partners
“Denise Brosseau will give you the GPS to find and achieve the designation of thought leader. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or nonprofit leader, you won't want to go to work without it.”
―Peggy Klaus, executive coach, and author, BRAG! and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
“If you want to build community, advance ideas, and effect lasting change, read Denise Brosseau's Ready to Be a Thought Leader?. You'll find all the inspiration and know-how you need to enhance your impact and improve lives, starting today.”
―Jane Wales, president and CEO, The World Affairs Council, and vice president, Aspen Institute
“Denise Brosseau’s ground-breaking book teaches us how to make our careers matter, changing ourselves and others for the better. If you are ready to live your life to its full potential, I highly recommend Ready to Be a Thought Leader?.”
―Sheryle Bolton, CEO, Sally Ride Science, Inc.
“At 85 Broads, we help smart women develop the leadership skills they need to dramatically increase the lifetime return on the investment they make in their careers. To do that, they need to know how to build a network of dedicated followers around their game-changing ideas. Ready to Be a Thought Leader? Is just the kind of savvy, inspirational, and engaging guide to help anyone break out of the pack and stand out for all the right reasons.”
―Janet Hanson, founder, 85 Broads
“As a long-time technology executive who has experienced several career transitions, I have learned the importance of thought leadership to raise my own profile within the industry and open the door to new opportunities for myself and others. Ready to Be a Thought Leader? offers just the sort of practical advice that I could have used along the way. I highly recommend this book for every executive.”
―Beth Devin, chief information officer, Silicon Valley Bank
“To climb the corporate ladder, you not only have to know where you are going, but you have to bring people along with you. Denise Brosseau teaches you how to enhance your credibility and find encouragement from a broad constituency supporting you.”
―Lydia I. Beebe, corporate secretary and chief governance officer, Chevron Corporation
“Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an executive, or running a nonprofit, Ready to Be a Thought Leader? will help you establish your credibility within and outside your organization and create a tribe of dedicated followers.”
―Sheryl O’Loughlin, executive director, Center of Entrepreneurial Studies, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University; cofounder and former CEO, Plum, Inc.; and former CEO, Clif Bar and Company
“As the CEO of a large nonprofit, I know the importance of finding and engaging with a passionate set of people who believe in and will engage with our work, and one way for me to do that is by establishing myself as a thought leader. Ready to Be a Thought Leader? provides the strategies and resources entrepreneurs need to have their ideas not only heard, but acted on. I recommend it as a must-read.”
―Telle Whitney, president and CEO, Anita Borg Institute
“Ready to Be a Thought Leader? provides tips, tools, and resources that will help you articulate your passion, demonstrate your leadership, and engage others in accelerating new and creative initiatives. Denise provides a step-by-step process to gain strategic visibility for your ideas and your work and in turn the vital contribution you make to improving the world. A must-read for anyone who wants to be more strategic and systematic in their work as a change agent.”
―Ellen Snee, EdD, vice president, leadership programs, VMware
“Is it time to stand out from the crowd and gainmore recognition for your achievements? Ready to Be a Thought Leader? will open your eyes to new possibilities for increasing your visibility and credibility within any organization―just what every savvy executive needs to get ahead.”
―Miranda Lin, senior vice president, Bank of America
“To rise above the noise, you need to stand out as a trusted and reliable resource for your customers. Denise Brosseau’s timely and engaging new book, Ready to Be a Thought Leader?, shows just what it takes for executives and CEOs to become that go-to guru. Her strategies will ensure that customers flock to your door.”
―Mike Gill, vice president, US Sales and Customer Care, Medtronic Diabetes
“As a Silicon Valley executive talent agent, Denise Brosseau has a front-row seat on what it really takes to stand out from the crowd. In Ready to Be a Thought Leader?, she shares that know-how in an easy-to-read, down-to-earth, and approachable style.”
―Kit Yarrow, consumer psychologist; coauthor, Gen BuY; and professor, Golden Gate University
“Whether you’re an up-and-coming entrepreneur or an established executive, Denise Brosseau will provide you specific guidance and invaluable insights to help you take control of your business and career. Denise’s stories, examples, templates, and tools have―to quote one of her case studies―the ‘strong smell of reality.’ She’s been there, done that, and helped hundreds of clients get to where you want to go.”
―David Newman, author, Do It! Marketing
“If you’re ready to break out as the ‘go-to’ person in your niche, Ready to Be a Thought Leader? will cut ten years off your learning curve. With actionable advice, a step-by-step execution plan, and inspirational stories of leaders, this book will help you put your career on overdrive!”
―Dan Schawbel, author, Me 2.0 and Promote Yourself
"Achieving the status of thought leader--while it will not happen overnight--is absolutely worth the effort. You'll gain a seat at the table and the credibility you need to build a more successful company or catapult your career to the next level. If you want to know how to become this kind of go-to guy or gal in your industry, community, or profession, I suggest that you read this book."
--From the Foreword by Guy Kawasaki
Ready to Be a Thought Leader? is about how to build a following for your ideas and maximize your impact in the world. Denise Brosseau maps out a specific, time-tested action plan that will help you galvanize others to rally around your ideas. She shows you, step by step, how to hone your insights, win supporters, amplify your influence, and even create a real movement based around whatever is most important to you. Her integrated process encompasses seven principles, including:
- Find your driving passion: Identify the one arena where your interests, expertise, credibility, and commitment align
- Build your ripples of influence: Engage your first followers by leveraging your message to tell a bigger story
- Activate your advocates: Find the supporters who will champion your product, program, or initiative
Brosseau illustrates this proven framework with lessons from the personal stories of successful thought leaders, including Robin Chase, founder of Zipcar, and Chip Conley, founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality.
If you're ready to increase your professional success, make an impact far beyond your current organization and industry, and ultimately leave a legacy that matters, Ready to Be a Thought Leader? is for you.
Praise for Ready to Be a Thought Leader?
"Denise Brosseau is a champion of entrepreneurs and corporate executives alike, and she lays out a step-by-step process for all who want to achieve status as a thought leader. I highly recommend her book for every motivated individual."
―Kay Koplovitz, founder, USA Networks; chairman, Springboard Enterprises; and author, Bold Women, Big Ideas
"Denise Brosseau has done a great service by making thought leadership accessible to all of us. Her case studies and practical resources make this book approachable and a must-read. I'm going to recommend this book to my start-up CEO friends, as it will help them to get their ideas heard in an increasingly noisy market."
―Aneel Bhusri, cofounder and co-CEO, Workday
"Are you tired of the status quo? Ready to Be a Thought Leader? will give you practical guidance and inspire you with real-life examples. I've known Denise for 11 years, and she's passionate about helping people make a difference. Put her expertise to work for you."
―Susan Doherty, CMO, Hipmunk
"Thought leadership can be a significant competitive advantage for independent consultants. People want to hire the best, and thought leadership validates your reputation, credibility, and expert knowledge. If you want to know what it takes to become a respected thought leader in your arena, buy Ready to Be a Thought Leader? today."
―Gene Zaino, CEO and president, MBO Partners
"Denise Brosseau will give you the GPS to find and achieve the designation of thought leader. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or nonprofit leader, you won't want to go to work without it."
―Peggy Klaus, executive coach, and author, BRAG! and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
"If you want to build community, advance ideas, and effect lasting change, read Denise Brosseau's Ready to Be a Thought Leader?. You'll find all the inspiration and know-how you need to enhance your impact and improve lives, starting today."
―Jane Wales, president and CEO, The World Affairs Council, and vice president, Aspen Institute
