dimanche 20 juillet 2014

Five Essential Thought Leadership Skills For Content Marketing Success

By Hajj Isa


There are many people and companies touting that they are thought leaders. However, I must beg to differ because real thought leaders have a set of traits that make them stand apart from other writers, business owners or bloggers in their industry. What are five skills that help you do just that?



Writing Concisely - There are too many individuals who end up writing too much and it does not look good to the target audience. You have to create this atmosphere around the writing that makes it sharp and clear. Flawless Writing - You have to get the basics right. If you the punctuation and grammar is not spot on, how will the target audience respect the content that is created? They will simply overlook what is being said.

Versatile Writing - You have to be able to tackle the same target audience in a multitude of ways to get the right response. This means you have to use different mediums and platforms to get results. Don't stick to the same old game plan as it will eventually stop working. Maximize Strengths - If you have a specific strength such as a particular platform where you have excelled make sure you are using it. These strengths are a key part of moving forward towards success.

Be Bold - There is nothing wrong with being different, it can often do the trick. Use this boldness to change perceptions of the target audience. Boldness can often win over people because it is different. Consistency - The final skill that is required would come in the form of consistency. The target audience has to understand the content that is used for marketing purposes is consistent and does not jump from place to place with changing promises.

Story Telling - This is a part of the appeal for the target audience. You have to weave a story with your words. Show them why the marketed content is important and what role it will play in their life.

This picture has to be painted to get them on the right track. Determination -There is almost nothing more important than determination when it comes to leadership skills. If you are not willing to push through the hurdles that are bound to come with content marketing, you will never succeed.




About the Author: