Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight. Where will thought leadership take you? In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it’s professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the n ...
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The space where communication, education, and technology intersect is not only my passion, but it's where this podcast brings conversations with ideas and solutions directly to you. Whether it's AI, synthetic media, or whatever comes next, I believe technology when used well has the power to make us more human.
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Leaders Talk is a podcast presented by Leaders Press, a publishing company with a track record of helping authors achieve bestseller status. Each episode features in-depth interviews with successful leaders and entrepreneurs, delving into their stories and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring leader or just looking for inspiration and advice, Leaders Talk has something for everyone. Tune in to hear from some of the most accomplished and influential people in their fields, and d ...
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The Published Author Podcast will teach you how to write a book so that you can grow your business. Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Josh Steimle reveals how entrepreneurs can create exciting opportunities by writing a book and creating a thought leadership system. Enjoy interviews with authors and book publishing professionals, including literary agents, editors, ghostwriters, cover designers, publishers, PR experts, and marketers. Josh Steimle is founder and CEO of the 7 Systems of Influe ...
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A history of folk, roots, and americana music--one record at a time. Written, produced, & hosted by Matt Watroba.
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Using Technology to Leverage Thought Leadership with Peter Winick | #6
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41:34Peter Winick is the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage, a company that helps thought leaders, authors, consultants, and speakers monetize and scale their content and products. Peter's mission is to empower his clients to transform their great ideas into platforms and practices that serve the needs of business leaders and executives. In …
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Technology is Not a Silver Bullet with Jeff Wright | #9
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44:01Jeff Wright is the CEO and President of Agent Sales Group, growing his business from a one-man operation to a network of 20,000+ agents with life insurance sales of over $25 million of new annual premium every year. His experience extends far beyond the insurance world, as he consults salespeople of all backgrounds, as well as professionals in the …
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The Science of Success: How High Achievers Think and Win | Dr. Ruth Gotian | 632
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34:45How do you turn an idea into lasting thought leadership? Dr. Ruth Gotian has done just that—translating academic research on high achievers into actionable insights that help individuals and organizations thrive. In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship, the resilience of high achievers, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Ruth sha…
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Podcasting for Influence: How to Build Authority Without Ads | Mischa Zvegintzov | 631
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21:34Are you really a thought leader—or just claiming the title? Today's guest Mischa Zvegintzov, Chief Influence Officer at Influence Army, thought he was a Thought Leader. As a sales expert with decades of experience, he knew how to pitch. But when a podcast host bluntly told him, “You don’t look like a thought leader,” everything changed. In this epi…
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The Gap Between Knowledge and Behavior with Dr. Agnis Stibe | #8
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56:05Dr. Agnis Stibe, a visionary in sustainable living and community wellbeing, has dedicated his career to advancing the human experience. Renowned globally for his expertise in neuroscience, sustainable design, and artificial intelligence, he leads the charge in research and theory advancement. This week, I am so excited to sit down with Dr. Stibe an…
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Predicting the Market with the Wisdom of Crowds | Vuk Vuković | 630
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17:06Can social media predict the stock market? Vuk Vukovic, CIO and co-founder of Oraclum Capital, believes it can. His hedge fund leverages the wisdom of the crowd and a proprietary network analysis of social media bubbles to forecast weekly equity market movements. With a PhD in political economics and a track record of accurately predicting election…
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How to Take Yourself from the WAR Room to the WIN Room with Jaime Diglio | #7
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38:19If you are a leader, whether it’s for an entire organization or a team of one, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. No matter how good of a leader you are, we can all be better, especially when it comes to how we think about and have conversations around things that maybe aren’t super comfortable to us, like technology. Today’s guest is going…
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AI, Leadership, and the Future: What We Know (and What We Don’t) | Nada Sanders | 629
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42:42How do you lead in a world where the future keeps shifting? Dr. Nada Sanders, a distinguished professor at Northeastern University, an expert in supply chain management and AI-driven decision-making, believes the key is humility. In this episode, we dive into why thought leaders must stay agile, question assumptions, and embrace uncertainty. AI is …
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Scaling Sales, Not Sacrificing Quality – The AI-Driven Secret to Billion-Dollar Growth | Mike Latch & Gregg Murphy | 628
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33:53Can you scale sales without sacrificing quality? Gregg Murphy and Mike Latch have done it—taking a company from $50 million to a billion-dollar run rate. The secret? A fusion of technology, strategic sales processes, and thought leadership that turns even mid-level sales reps into top performers. Now, they’re sharing their insights in their book "S…
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Why Leaders Struggle with Emotional Depth (And How to Fix It) | Adam Dorsay | 627
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23:05Are you truly connected—to yourself, to others, to your purpose? Dr. Adam Dorsay, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and author, joins me for a deep conversation on how connection shapes our lives. From working with Silicon Valley execs to writing his new book Super Psyched, Adam explores the ways we build (or neglect) meaningful connections. We dive into…
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Minisode 01: The Anatomy of a Prompt | #5
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10:18Welcome to the first mini episode of Humanize Automation. These minisodes are meant to be training tutorials to give you different tips, tricks, ideas, and use cases for AI, generative AI, synthetic media, different automations, and things that you can do to humanize automation. What most people are finding out when they experiment with AI tools is…
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Building Resilience: A Thought Leader’s Guide to Thriving After Tragedy | Nina Sossamon-Pogue | 626
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45:21Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of severe accidents, injuries involving young individuals, and mentions of suicide and self-harm related to these events. While these topics are integral to the conversation, some listeners may find them distressing. If you wish to avoid these sections, please skip from 17:46 to 25:06. What happens…
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The Secret to Landing More Speaking Gigs | Cam Beaudoin | 625
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16:31How do you get booked as a speaker when no one knows you? And how do you stand out in a crowded market? Cam Beaudoin has cracked the code. A former speaker on disability inclusion and accessibility, Cam now helps speakers create powerful demo reels that get them noticed—and hired. He joins me on Leveraging Thought Leadership to share why most speak…
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AI and a Global Workforce with Valerie Bowden | #4
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34:31Valerie Bowden is the Founder and CEO of CRDLE, a company that helps businesses find top-tier remote talent and optimize their sales operations by tapping into the talent market across African countries. Before launching CRDLE, Valerie backpacked across Africa solo and lived in Ethiopia for 8 years. In her Podcast “Choose Africa”, she shows busines…
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Beyond Influence: Why Expertise Beats Popularity | Eric Sheinkop | 624
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19:50Is the influencer model broken? Consumers are drowning in five-star reviews and paid endorsements. But what if credibility, not clout, was the real driver of influence? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Eric Shienkop, entrepreneur, author, and tech innovator. Eric built the world’s largest community of un…
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This week, I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by my brilliant friend and business partner, Jon Tota. Jon is CEO of Render and an expert in synthetic media and avatars. In this digital age, adding a human element to the online experience can make a huge difference in your business. But what about humanizing automation with your own likenes…
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The Courage to Lead: Saying Yes to Hard Things | Rajeev Kapur | 623
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37:48What does it take to chase greatness in a world of rapid change? Rajeev Kapur, CEO of 1105 Media and bestselling author, shares his journey of saying "yes" to hard things—from navigating international markets in the early days of Gateway and Dell to leading businesses during a global pandemic. His stories reveal the resilience and courage required …
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Aligning Leadership and Empathy | Hortense le Gentil | 622
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20:55What do horses and leadership have in common? According to executive leadership coach and author of The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World Hortense le Gentil, a lot more than you might think. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Hortense shares how lessons learned from sho…
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Guidelines for AI and Customer Experience | #2
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26:43This week, we’re going to be exploring the lens through which I see this era of generative AI, especially as it pertains to how we can use these tools and techniques to create better experiences for those we serve. Now bare with me, because I’m going to geek out with you all about the 5 key axioms, or fundamental truths, around generative AI, as we…
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Thought Leadership in Action: Making Big Ideas Accessible | Lisa DeFrank-Cole | 621
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33:48Where do big ideas come from, and how do we make them accessible to the next generation? Thought leadership isn't just about creating new ideas—it’s about synthesizing insights and making them available to those who need them most. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, we explore the fascinating journey of Dr. Lisa DeFrank-Cole, profess…
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Welcome to the first episode of Humanize Automation! In this show, I want to bring light to what is possible when you combine human and computer capabilities. Within that space, there is magic! In this first episode, I tell you a little bit about me, where this show came from, and three tips to get better at humanizing automation. Let’s get started…
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The Power of a Good Question | Laurence Minsky | 620
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35:42What if curiosity could change the course of your career? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, Laurence Minsky shares how a simple question about advertising portfolios led to a book deal for his first book: How to Succeed in Advertising When All You Have is Talent, that transformed his professional path. From launching an advertising career to …
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Blueprint for Unleashing Innovation in Thought Leadership | Maxine Mackie | 619
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18:54How do you bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and real-world impact? In this episode, Peter Winick sits down with Maxine Mackie, Managing Director of Label Sessions, to explore the art of translating thought leadership into actionable innovation. Maxine shares her journey from working with IBM’s research labs to founding a global expert network…
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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Professional World | Stephen J. Dietrich | 618
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17:26What happens when a high-powered attorney decides to tackle fear and anxiety head-on? On this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick speaks with Stephen J. Dietrich, corporate M&A attorney and author of Fear Dynamics: Harnessing fear and anxiety to create lasting happiness and meaningful achievement. Stephen shares how introspection…
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Mastering Innovation and Clarity: Best Practices from 2024’s Thought Leaders | Best of 2024 with Bill Sherman | 617
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34:44In this year-end highlight episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership with Bill Sherman, we revisit the journeys of six incredible thought leaders from diverse fields. They share insights into their evolving work, the hurdles they’ve faced, and the laser focus needed to connect deeply with their audiences. From startup leadership and immigrant entrep…
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The Best of 2024: Insights from Top Thought Leaders | Best of 2024 with Peter Winick | 616
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33:392024 was an incredible year for Leveraging Thought Leadership, bringing insights from some of the brightest minds in business and thought leadership. This "Best of 2024" episode features five remarkable conversations, each offering unique strategies and perspectives on building influence and scaling ideas. If you're looking to lead with impact, thi…
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The Rock of Trust: A Framework for Impactful Leadership | Karen & Aneil Mishra | 615
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32:44How do you take an academic idea and turn it into a global movement? On this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Bill Sherman dives deep with Karen and Aneil Mishra, exploring their journey of transforming the "ROCC of Trust" framework into an impactful leadership tool. From the humble beginnings of self-publishing to securing high-profile co…
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The Transformative Power of Failure | Paul Glover | 614
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23:46What does it take to truly transform and lead authentically? Paul Glover knows. Once a successful trial attorney, his life unraveled due to choices that led to federal prison. But from the depths of failure, Paul emerged not only as a survivor but as a powerhouse coach for C-suite executives. His journey is raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring, bl…
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From Academia to Action: Turning Research into Executive Impact | Stephanie Woerner | 613
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43:18How can an academic bridge the gap between rigorous research and actionable insights for executives? Stephanie Woerner, of MIT's Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), offers a masterclass on this topic in our latest podcast episode. She reveals how her team tackles the tension between academia’s slower pace and business’s urgent demands b…
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Think Big, Act Bigger: The Power of Mindset and Systems | Dre Baldwin | 612
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20:41How do you turn ideas into impact and expertise into action? On this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick speaks with Dre Baldwin, Founder and CEO of Work on Your Game. Dre is a four-time TEDx speaker and author of 35 books, including "The Third Day: The Decision that Separates The Pros from the Amateurs" and the creator of the Wo…
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