Stop Calling Yourself a Thought Leader (Do THIS First) - With Brian Miller | Ep 358

We want to hear from you.If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb6AltIruAF2Ut0I3b-6XmdAeO0TNNJP_SlRGOo11syj4Uhw/formResponse In this episode, Chris sits down with Brian Miller—former professional magician turned speaker, TEDx coach, and founder of a message design firm for experts—for a rigorous and thought-provoking conversation about real thought leadership. No fluff, no vague buzzwords—just a clear framework for how to lead with ideas that matter. They dive into how to turn expertise into impact, the difference between being visible and being valuable, and why the best communicators don’t just speak—they persuade, challenge, and invite others to think differently. Timestamps: (00:06) – Becoming a Thought Leader Through Storytelling (04:09) – Understanding Thought Leadership: Assertions, Judgments, and Predictions (08:54) – The Role of Assertiveness in Leadership (15:53) – The Art of Making Predictions (24:00) – The Challenge of Flawed Characters in Storytelling (27:43) – The Art of Messaging in Communication (37:25) – The Art of Persuasion: Building a Compelling Argument (38:49) – Understanding Paradigm Shifts (46:04) – The Art of Misdirection in Storytelling (52:58) – The Secrets Behind the Magic Trick (01:00:01) – The Role of Luck and Preparation in Success (01:07:39) – Navigating Low Trust in a Noisy World Check out today's guest, Brian Miller: Brian's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianmillerspeaks Brian's Website: https://www.brianmillerspeaks.com/ Brian's Consulting Firm: https://clarityupconsulting.com/ Check out The Futur: Website: https://www.thefutur.com/ Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/ Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere Check out Chris Do: Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdo TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo Zaap: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/@thechrisdo Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices