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Chris McAdams
@innovateoutloud.bsky.social
Innovate OutLoud
Want to lead in a world that doesn’t hand out titles?

Be Self-Led.

You don’t need permission to think differently.

You don’t need a title to lead.

You just need your own perspective.
May 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The future belongs to those who:

* Own their creative voice (authentic & irreplaceable)

* Disrupt patterns
(break norms & inspire change)

….and if you add adaptability & resilience, you don’t just survive- you thrive.

Ready to lead the future of creativity?
January 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thinking deeply isn’t enough.

To be a true Leader Of Thought, you must lead OutLoud.

Your insights can spark innovation, but only if you share them with intention.
January 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Being a Leader of Thought means sharing your expertise to meet people where they’re at - not expecting them to me you where you’re at.
It’s about influence thru connection, not status.
Inspire Thought in others!!
January 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Sharing perspectives allows readers/viewers to then experiment with things for themselves…..and yes, make it their own.
January 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
People don’t follow you because you have information
They follow you because you have perspective.
Let ‘em know why it matters!
January 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The reality is - nobody really wants to hear about your ideas.

Nobody really cares how you developed your ideas.

What they care about are the problems you can solve for them.

*Know who you’re talking to.
*Understand their challenges.
*Focus on solutions.
December 21, 2024 at 10:12 PM
There is no doubt that we are now living in a data-driven world. Gone are the days of the traditional Thought Leader.
Leaders Of Thought are the ones who turn data into compelling stories & actionable insights.
AI makes data retrieval easy, but effectively explaining why it matters…not so much!
December 20, 2024 at 7:11 PM
“Your perspective matters. As a Leader of Thought (not Thought Leader), you have the power to interpret data and ideas in unique ways. Now it the time to embrace your potential and drive innovation in today’s world. #Leadership #AI #CollectiveIntelligence
December 19, 2024 at 12:48 AM
4 - time Olympian, cancer survivor & gifted keynote speaker Chaunte Lowe mingles with attendees after her “Make Your Mark” keynote in Miami.
A standing-O followed
#innovateoutloud
December 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM
I book a lot of speakers for corporate events and find myself explaining the effectiveness of an impactful keynoter as a Leader of Thought - not a Thought Leader.
Stakeholders that don’t want just another 45 minute session of regurgitated noise get this nuisance deeply.
December 13, 2024 at 11:07 AM