thought leadership

American

[thawt lee-der-ship] / ˈθɔt ˌli dərˌʃɪp /

noun

innovative influence on ways of thinking, imagining, researching, and designing in a particular field of activity.

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These account holders were mostly Generation X members and baby boomers who had been saving for roughly 25 years, according to Fidelity vice president of thought leadership Mike Shamrell.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

She sat on Lloyd’s executive committee and she oversaw government policy, media relations and thought leadership, according to Lloyd’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

By consistently engaging with others and showcasing your thought leadership, you increase your chances of being sought out for new roles rather than scrambling to find one after disaster strikes.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

The Texas Heart Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that is improving cardiovascular health through trailblazing research, thought leadership, education and patient care.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

“You’ve got a lot of thought leadership that originates in this state,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

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