How do you build trust as an industry leader?

"Thought leader" what does it mean and how can you become one in your own industry?

A thought leader, or influencer, is someone who, based on their expertise and perspective in an industry, offers unique guidance, inspires innovation and influences others. [Source: Business news daily]

When it comes to being trusted as an industry thought leader the most important thing to remember is people need to know, like and trust you. You can be an expert in your field, read all the books and make a daily effort to be up to date on as much as humanly possible but if you don't have a relatipnship with your audience you'll struggle to win their respect.

So how do you do this? Well it requires thoughtful consideration, time and passion.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

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📣 First thing's first, how do they get to know you?

• Be clear on your values and share these on your website
• Share your story, be open about your mission and share your vision for the future
• Share your why and don't be afraid to share this often

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📣 Then, your audience need to like you

• Create content that inspires your audience
• Ask your community questions and be prepared to listen
• Provide real value in your content don't just sell but educate and inspire
• Show your personality - give your audience an idea of who you are

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📣 Finally, it's about building trust

• Show up consistently
• Be accessible and clearly state how people can connect or work with you
• Provide social proof (the impact your work has on people youve worked with)
• Share stories of how you successfully helped others achieve results
• Be transparent

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