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24 Carat BOLD - The Standard for REAL Thought Leaders
Learn to be BOLD and get recognised as the REAL though leader in your field. Are you a thought leader? How do you know? In the past, it has been hard to identify the qualities that distinguish true innovators from the rest of the pack. In this incisive and challenging book, leading executive marketing strategist Mindy Gibbins-Klein presents an exciting, systematic approach to becoming a 'REAL Thought Leader' and gaining recognition and credibility. ● Discover the 4 key attributes of REAL Thought Leaders ● Become a master of BOLD thought leadership ● Claim your position as the top expert in your field
136 pages, Paperback
First published August 31, 2009
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July 11, 2021
"I could still see the relevance in identifying and recognizing true thought leaders."
24 Carat Bold: The Standard For Real Thoughts Leaders is another work by Mindy Gibbin-Klein, an author with great enthusiasts in thoughts leadership, this book will provide a standard or some guidelines for real thought leaders. Consisted of 10 chapters with an introduction, Mindy will give some insights and tips on how to be a bold and most importantly, a REAL Thought Leader.
This is the second book by Mindy that I had read and once again, with its unique title, it captures my attention. If The Thoughtful Leader touches more about what actually is and several things that are related to it, this book Is exploring more on the standards for someone to become a real thought leader and what they should do. One thing that I like is the linear way of explanation and understandable terms and words. Mindy also includes a few examples and using a reflectional approach by using her own experience to deliver her messages very well it.
Few things that I find interesting or catch my attention are the celebrity culture that the author had mentioned. Mindy gives her point why it is not suitable or can lead the mass into the pit of negativity like stress and a constant feeling of inadequacy since it celebrates the wrong things especially when they achieved popularity because of their appearance, wealth, or peer group. However, Mindy didn't generalize all of them are bad influences since some of them actually doing some good things. Honestly speaking, I really agreed with her points about it. Second, Mindy gives four keys attributes of a real thought leader by using an acronym for REAL which are Reach, Engagement, Authority, and Longevity. She also using a chair with four legs to explains the acronym clearly. Thirdly, another important thing is BOLD. Bold also can be translated as brave, courageous, and strong. A real thought leader is brave enough to stand by his or her own. To conquer the obstacles and challenges that occur in the path to becoming a real thought leader and most importantly, able to face their greatest enemy, their own fear.
Finally, this book offers another interesting perspective about real thought leaders. Honestly, I never think about this topic before this until I discover it. Using a straightforward and more convincing tone, I can say that Mindy managed to deliver her messages clearly. I really enjoyed reading it and because of that, I am not hesitant to give my 5-star to it.
24 Carat Bold: The Standard For Real Thoughts Leaders is another work by Mindy Gibbin-Klein, an author with great enthusiasts in thoughts leadership, this book will provide a standard or some guidelines for real thought leaders. Consisted of 10 chapters with an introduction, Mindy will give some insights and tips on how to be a bold and most importantly, a REAL Thought Leader.
This is the second book by Mindy that I had read and once again, with its unique title, it captures my attention. If The Thoughtful Leader touches more about what actually is and several things that are related to it, this book Is exploring more on the standards for someone to become a real thought leader and what they should do. One thing that I like is the linear way of explanation and understandable terms and words. Mindy also includes a few examples and using a reflectional approach by using her own experience to deliver her messages very well it.
Few things that I find interesting or catch my attention are the celebrity culture that the author had mentioned. Mindy gives her point why it is not suitable or can lead the mass into the pit of negativity like stress and a constant feeling of inadequacy since it celebrates the wrong things especially when they achieved popularity because of their appearance, wealth, or peer group. However, Mindy didn't generalize all of them are bad influences since some of them actually doing some good things. Honestly speaking, I really agreed with her points about it. Second, Mindy gives four keys attributes of a real thought leader by using an acronym for REAL which are Reach, Engagement, Authority, and Longevity. She also using a chair with four legs to explains the acronym clearly. Thirdly, another important thing is BOLD. Bold also can be translated as brave, courageous, and strong. A real thought leader is brave enough to stand by his or her own. To conquer the obstacles and challenges that occur in the path to becoming a real thought leader and most importantly, able to face their greatest enemy, their own fear.
Finally, this book offers another interesting perspective about real thought leaders. Honestly, I never think about this topic before this until I discover it. Using a straightforward and more convincing tone, I can say that Mindy managed to deliver her messages clearly. I really enjoyed reading it and because of that, I am not hesitant to give my 5-star to it.
September 7, 2012
I wrote it but I still think it's a bl**dy good book! It gives entrepreneurs a set of standards to become REAL thought leaders, sharing their best ideas with confidence.
October 4, 2021
I got an opportunity to read this wonderful book through Booktasters. This is an excellent book for all kind of professionals who can climb the ladder in their career path and become "Thought leaders" by sharing their wisdom and learnings from each other. The author being a very experienced writer and entrepreneur in her own field had shared her vast learning and experiences over the years to develop her mastery on art of influencing others and adding value in their lives as well as others through "Though Leadership ".The model discussed to go in this path of thought leadership is named as acronym "REAL".I find this book very useful and thought provoking and i am going to work on the concept and approach suggested in this book for my career development as healthcare management thought leader. I was also having no idea on how to begin writing a book and thanks to this book now i also know the right approach to start sharing my ideas and thoughts by publishing a book. I definitely look forward to to publish a book in future. I highly recommend this to all entrepreneurs and professionals as i strongly believe that one can be content only my using their full potential and that is the way to real happiness.
February 12, 2021
I loved how the book not only described Real Thought Leadership but also showed the way to be one! Suggesting an easy-to-follow strategy, the writer provided practical tips and examples from the real business world. I also found it very motivational and inspiring; I started applying some ideas immediately!
Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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