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Contrarian Provocative Thinking

Chad Barr

Rather than stating the obvious and sounding like most others, why not reverse ordinary logic to think differently while provoking your clients to push the envelope. So for example: Thinking strategically rather than tactically. Rather than focus on social media, start thinking about building your own communities.

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10 Ways to Use the Fool Archetype to Increase Your Consulting Success

Consulting Matters

The strengths of the Fool include: Being more concerned for truth than what other people think of them. Tap into Your Inner Snark: One of the best ways to write really good copy and content is to write it the way you think it and feel it without editing. Be provocative and challenge the existing paradigms. First, be consistent.

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How Provocative Are You?

Chad Barr

.” Over the years, I suggested that in order to increase your audience interest and engagement you must increase the level of your provocative content and the provocative questions you ask. I realize that being provocative can have a negative association. May I suggest a complete different way of thinking?

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Thought Leadership Traits

Chad Barr

Are Contrarian and provocative. Demonstrate critical thinking skills. Surrounded by 28 global thought leaders from 7 countries, one of the many topics we discussed today was identifying the traits of thought leaders. Here is what we quickly came up with. They: Are prolific publishers of great content. Engage emotionally.

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How to Create Provocative Content That Gets Noticed

Chad Barr

During a conversation with one of my clients today, here is the quick list of tips I develop to create provocative content that gets noticed: Negative titles are a great way to grab attention. You now have the tools to start creating your provocative content. And when you do, please share your provocative soundbites here.

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Components of Remarkable Content

Chad Barr

Incorporate provocative and contrarian thinking to challenge basic premises. ” When you create provocative content you will easily distinguish yourself from others. Get audience to say: “I never thought about it this way.”

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