Philip Seymour Hoffman never abandoned the small stage. Even after winning an Academy Award and becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation, he kept showing up in Off Broadway and …
The 3 dimensions of consistency every expert or thought leader needs to master
Everyone talks about consistency when building a professional presence. "Post regularly," they say. "Stick to a schedule." "Show up every day." But here's the problem: most people think consistency …
MICRO-CASE STUDY: Real-time example of the earned media ‘ripple effect’ in action
I recently published an article unpacking earned media, explaining why isn’t just PR buzz anymore, and how it has become one of the most powerful trust signals you can have. But what does earned …
What credible authority builders can learn from cult-hit authors. Here are 7 lessons to guide you!
Somewhere along the way, building authority got confused with popularity. Be loud. Be everywhere. Be famous. Be the “top voice” on LinkedIn. That’s what it takes to win, right? That’s what …
Why I’m returning to Substack (and what it says about the future of authority building)
After a year and a half of publishingmy newsletter Reputation OnRamp on the Beehiiv platform, I’ve made the decision to return to Substack - and rebrand the newsletter as Earn the Right. This isn’t …
The Zone of Influence: Where modern authority brands are built and leveraged
In a recent article, I explored the increasing crossover between the Creator Economy and the Reputation Economy - two powerful forces reshaping how we show up, share what we know, and …