Seasoned science communicator Kat Arney discusses the concept of thought leadership in science, how any organization can get started, the importance of content consistency, how to make scientific content engaging, and the role of AI in thought leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn:

01:16 Understanding thought leadership in science communication
05:22 The process for getting started with thought leadership
09:50 How to overcome the challenges of thought leadership
14:31 Defining your niche and audience
20:52 Measuring success in thought leadership
26:21 How Kat helped ERS Genomics become a thought leader in the CRISPR space
30:16 The use of AI in thought leadership
33:56 Recommended reads for science communication

Books recommended by Kat:
- Daughter of Family G: A Memoir of Cancer Genes, Love and Fate Hardcover by Ami McKay
- Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Hardcover by John Carreyrou
- Houston, We Have a Narrative: Why Science Needs Story Paperback by Randy Olson
- The Narrative Gym: Introducing the ABT Framework For Messaging and Communication by Randy Olson
- Storynomics: Story-Driven Marketing in the Post-Advertising World Hardcover by Robert Mckee and Tom Gerace
- Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee

To connect with Kat Arney:
- LinkedIn
- First Create The Media

To connect with Joachim Eeckhout, host of the podcast:
- LinkedIn
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