thought leadership

[thawt lee-der-ship]

noun

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

Example Sentences

While the erosion of the print-media business has squeezed the magazine into more of a boutique operation than it was during its earlier decades of thought leadership, it nonetheless remains one of the barometers of the conservative movement.

From Slate

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

“But overall, it’s Schultz who comes off the worst here, publicly backseat driving under the guise of thought leadership. If he wants to communicate with Starbucks leadership, he certainly has the means to do so. But public criticism of a former employer rarely reflects well.”

From Salon

“With an impressive career in the policy and academic sectors, Duncan brings with him a wealth of experience, recognized thought leadership and a proven track record in fundraising,” said Arthur J. Ochoa, chief advancement officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and leader of the council’s search committee.

From Los Angeles Times

On the TED stage last April, when he gave a talk at a five-day thought leadership event, McIndoe performed as the conspiracy theorist alter ego for a full five minutes before letting audience members—many laughing uncomfortably or visibly alarmed—in on the shtick.

From Slate