Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader

‘Thought leader’ is a tough to earn name. You may see many leaders around you, but you will notify few as great leaders by acknowledging their pioneering ideas. Build your presence in your network. Try to bring up your name not only among your peers but also in general. If you are a subject expert, you can mentor others. Also, there are many professional organizations or NGOs where you can build yourself in a key role.  Build up your image as a creative and reliable person, so that you can be recommended to the post where you wanted to be.

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