1.   Terms such as thought leader, golden boy, or winner refer to people with a power base of reputation.

2.   A thought leader will not allow trivialities to obstruct him in promoting and delivering excellence in the organisation.

3.   A successful thought leader can overcome such odds by getting the most out of his staff.

4.   Thought leaders do not think conventionally.

5.   Thought leaders like Dale Carnegie have shown how people can be won over and friends made by mastering the art of people handling.

6.   W. Fusselman, a business leader, saw the importance of reading in developing thought leaders.