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Why Founder-Led Brands Fail at Thought Leadership
Season 8 · Episode 176

Why Founder-Led Brands Fail at Thought Leadership

Social Media for B2B Growth: LinkedIn Strategy for B2B Marketers · Michelle J Raymond - LinkedIn B2B Expert

May 20, 202529m 42s

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Show Notes

Founder-led thought leadership isn’t always the best strategy for B2B brands — often because founders are simply too stretched. In this episode, Michelle J Raymond speaks with Ashley Faus about why companies need to broaden their approach to thought leadership beyond the CEO. You’ll hear how to identify and support new thought leaders across your organisation.

Key moments in this episode -

00:00 Guest - Ashley Faus

00:55 Defining Thought Leadership

01:51 Challenges with Founder-Led Brands

02:46 Misconceptions in B2B Thought Leadership

04:28 The Role of Executives in Thought Leadership

12:00 Identifying New Thought Leaders Within the Company

21:01 Practical Tips for Supporting Thought Leaders

25:16 Ashley's Book Promotion

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