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    Publishing a Book Elevates Thought Leadership

    en-gbApril 29, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Inspite of the hyper digitalised world that we live in, a physical book still lends a mark of authority and subject matter expertise to the author.  Building one's thought leadership demands consistency and systematically sharing the knowledge and expertise one has attained over the years.

    Many of us may dream of becoming an author one day, yet it seems a daunting project to embark on. Thanks to all the tools and resources at our disposal these days, writing a book has become easier than before. 

    In this episode, Surbhi Dedhia is joined by Alinka Rutkowska for a very candid look at why writing a book makes sense even today? What are the types of books one can think of writing? What are the timelines involved? What kind of help and support is available? How knowing your audience can provide you a clear path to writing the book and so much more.

    Alinka is the Founder & CEO of Leader's Press Publishing company along with an author herself. She is on a mission to help 10,000 entrepreneurs share their wisdom by writing a book by 2030.

    If you are looking at a long-term window to build your thought leadership, this episode will help you think about all that it takes to write a book. Don't miss this one!

    Reference Links:
    Leader's Press
    Which type of book should you write?
    Connect with Alinka Rutkowska on LinkedIn

    Thank you for listening!

    You can connect with the host - Surbhi Dedhia - on LinkedIn to share ideas and thoughts on building your #thoughtleadership

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