- Indicates [[Authority]] - Sometimes thought leaders aren't even that much of an expert, but rather they thought leaders because they are more open with their thoughts - Implies that [[Building in public]] helps promote thought leadership - Go to places where these ideas can be helpful that your OG place might only take for granted or already know ## Practices - [[Problem solving]] through actionable solutions - Originality through research or collected data - Creating your own [[Intellectual property]] - Sharing opinions - Paid services - Helping people understand things through your personal