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You Can Lead for "Me" or For "Us"
Both get results. Only one lasts.
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Most people believe strong leaders lead with pressure. When results slow down or standards slip, the instinct is to tighten control. Raise expectations. Make it clear who is in charge.
And in the short term, that might work.
People respond. They adjust. They b...
by Dave Crane —
Feb 23, 2026
decision-room
hnwi
icon insider
leadership
light-triad
Your Product is Unicorn-Ready. You're What's Holding It Back.
The business is scaling. The signal isn't.
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📌 In This Issue:
The real reason great products don't get chosen
How founders lose momentum without realising it
The leadership signal the market responds to first Â
The False Assumption
Most founders believe that if the product wins, their authorit...
Jan 26, 2026
authority
dave crane
founders
icon insider
industry icon
leadership
Why Complacency is a Dangerous Place to Be
If trust is eroding online, this is where credibility is now decided.
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📌 In This Issue:
Why comfort is now the biggest risk for experienced professionals
What actually makes you credible in an AI-driven world
How to turn years of experience into authority and leverage
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The Danger of Being Co...
by Dave Crane —
Jan 12, 2026
authority
career longevity
credibility
leadership
personal brand
professional relevance
thought leadership
What World-Class Mentors Give You in 12 Months
Here's how the right mentors can collapse your timeline, sharpen your thinking, and change your next 12 months.
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📌 In This Issue:
The insight that shows why mentors change your direction faster
Why every leader needs someone who can see what they can't
How world class thinkers make growth feel ...
by Dave Crane —
Dec 08, 2025
dave crane
icon insider
leadership
personal branding
thought leaders network
tln faculty
How Influence Really Works: 12 Biases That Decide Your Success
These hidden biases shape every decision you make. Once you know howthey work, you can influence any room with clarity and confidence.
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📌 In this issue:
Why rooms judge you before you speak
The hidden levers of influence revealed in your 12 Biases Guide
3 of the most powerful biases you'll unlo...
Nov 24, 2025
communication
human behaviour
leadership
personal branding
psychology of influence
How to Lead Like a Benevolant Alpha Without Ever Raising Your Voice
In a noisy world full of egos, the real leaders are calm, clear and kind.That's exactly why people follow them.
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📌 In This Issue:
Why ego leadership is collapsing and what people actually follow today
The rise of the Benevolent Alpha and how to spot it in yourself
3 habits that will make people...
by Dave Crane —
Nov 17, 2025
benevolent alpha identity
industry icon
inner game
keynote speaker blueprint
leadership
persona work
personal branding
speaker coaching
tln community
How Thought Leaders Can Be Powerful Without Getting Political
There's a smart way to share your thoughts.You don't hve to ignore truth or start a riot.
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🔥 In this issue, you'll learn how to:
Speak your mind without getting cancelled
Stay visible, respected - and drama-free
Win over audiences who don't agree with you
Build a bold message that still feels s...
by Dave Crane —
Jul 25, 2025
cancel culture
dave crane
icon insider
influence
leadership
linkedin strategy
personal branding
public speaking
thought leadership
visibility