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CHAPTER 1

Find Your Driving Passion

I am fortunate to have a wonderful mentor, Intrigue Expert and author Sam Horn. She has taught me a lot about the world of thought leadership and urged me to “Find your uniqueness and exploit it in the service of others.” We both believe that everyone has a right and a responsibility to be one of a kind. But how do you determine that you are one of a kind? How do you find your uniqueness? The first step is to define your niche.

In this chapter we'll cover how to narrow your focus and identify the one or two arenas where you are (or can be) a credible thought leader. Then we'll explore what future you'd like ...

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