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Thought Leadership Type Assessment

Take this assessment to discover your thought leadership type.

1 / 10

What is your primary approach to sharing knowledge?

Through academic papers and conferences.

Through one or two social media channels and public speaking.

Through engaging multimedia content (e.g., videos, podcasts) across all social media channels.

Through specialized forums, niche publications, and books.

Through all social media platforms and mainstream media.

Through mainstream media and entertainment platforms.

2 / 10

How would you describe the complexity of your ideas?

Highly complex, requiring a deep understanding of the subject.

Practical and easily applicable.

Engaging and relatable to a wide audience.

Tailored to a specific niche audience.

Advanced and transformative, challenging conventional thinking.

Accessible and varied in sophistication, depending on the audience.

3 / 10

What motivates you the most in your thought leadership journey?

Intellectual freedom and advancement of knowledge.

Having a tangible impact on people’s lives.

Building a personal brand and engaging with a large following.

Exploring a niche deeply and becoming a leading expert.

Challenging and transforming societal norms.

Maintaining and expanding visibility through endorsements and partnerships.

4 / 10

How inclusive is your platform for sharing ideas?

Exclusive, mostly academic settings.

Inclusive, using social media and public events.

Highly inclusive, reaching a vast audience through various channels.

Selectively inclusive, targeting specific forums and groups.

A mix of exclusive intellectual depth and broad audience reach.

Highly inclusive, with mainstream media presence.

5 / 10

What is the scope of topics you cover?

Focused on a specific domain with groundbreaking theories.

Practical applications within a particular area of expertise.

Wide range of topics beyond the initial area of expertise.

Deeply focused on a specific niche.

Pushing boundaries across various disciplines.

Broad, influencing fashion, lifestyle, and beyond.

6 / 10

How do you perceive your impact on your field?

Contributing new knowledge and perspectives.

Applying existing knowledge in innovative ways.

Significant reach with engaging educational and inspirational content.

Pushing boundaries of specialized knowledge.

Redefining paradigms and creating societal shifts.

Shaping cultural trends and consumer behaviors.

7 / 10

What is your preferred method of communication?

Written academic work.

Practical guides and tutorials.

Engaging stories and personal experiences.

Detailed niche-specific content and books.

Transformative and radical messages.

Media appearances and lifestyle branding.

8 / 10

What audience do you aim to reach?

Academics and intellectuals.

Practitioners and professionals.

General public and broad demographics.

Highly educated and specialized niche communities.

Intellectually curious and change-makers.

Mainstream audiences across various platforms.

9 / 10

How do you measure success in your thought leadership?

Recognition in academic circles.

Practical impact and real-world applications.

Followers and engagement metrics.

Deep respect within a specific niche.

Societal and cultural transformations.

Brand endorsements and media presence.

10 / 10

How do you network and collaborate?

Academic conferences and research collaborations.

Professional events and industry partnerships.

Social media and online communities.

Specialized forums and private niche groups.

Cross-disciplinary and revolutionary groups.

Media appearances and celebrity endorsements.

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Read our guide on Thought Leadership Types to get a better idea of how to leverage this assessment and build a thought leadership strategy that aligns with your type and goals.

In the guide, we explain the variables that are considered for the assessment and we also share real-life examples of each type.

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