Unity Through Difference: What American Identity Can Teach Leaders About Belonging

The vision may need constant refining and improvement, but America's founding promise has proven that unity across differences can create thriving communities — and organizations.

Graceann Barrett 6/23/25 Graceann Barrett 6/23/25

How to Show Up Online Even When You’re Overwhelmed Offline

When building a portfolio of thought leadership, consistency isn’t always easy. Here’s our approach to showing up, even when it’s hard.

Graceann Barrett 5/26/25 Graceann Barrett 5/26/25

How To Build a Strong Portfolio of Thought Leadership (And What Is It Anyway?)

More than half of organizations are already pursuing a strategy of thought leadership to stay competitive. Here’s what it is and approaches that work.

Graceann Barrett 4/28/25 Graceann Barrett 4/28/25

Edelman says “We no longer trust traditional institutions to address our health.” But Health Leaders Can Still Win that Influence Back.

Edelman's 2025 Trust & Health report reveals declining trust in institutions, but offers an optimistic approach for leaders to reclaim their influence.

Graceann Barrett 4/14/25 Graceann Barrett 4/14/25

4 Ways to Use ChatGPT In Thought Leadership (& Only One Is About Saving Time)

I’ve written over 1000 articles on thought leadership. Here’s how I’m integrating ChatGPT to my advantage.

Graceann Barrett 3/31/25 Graceann Barrett 3/31/25

5 Lessons From the 2025 World Happiness Report That Impact Leadership

There’s still so much to cover, but we can get you started with our take on the executive summary.

Graceann Barrett 1/6/25 Graceann Barrett 1/6/25

The Power of the Written Word for New Year’s Resolutions and Thought Leadership

Writing and publishing thought leadership can build brand awareness, shape public opinion, and inspire change but, just like New Year’s resolutions, those goals take more than a pen and paper (or, these days, a computer and screen) to achieve. Here’s how writing thought leadership can make a real impact.

Graceann Barrett 12/9/24 Graceann Barrett 12/9/24

From Bedford Falls to Whoville: What Holiday Classics Teach Us About Evergreen Thought Leadership

What is it about our favorite holiday movies that entertain, inspire, strike emotional chords, and continue to resonate year after year, and how can their great storytelling teach us to craft more impactful thought leadership?