The best business leaders are more than just smart and confident. They’re truly original thinkers. Here's what they have in common.

Kris Blackmon, Head of Channel Communities

March 14, 2017

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How to Be an Original Thinker

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The best business leaders are more than just smart and confident. They’re truly original thinkers. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk didn’t just have really cool ideas. They approached the business of running a company and building a brand differently than most, unafraid to color outside the lines and shake up traditional ways of thinking.

Click through the slideshow to see 6 of the traits that make an original thinker.

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Kris Blackmon

Kris Blackmon

Head of Channel Communities, Zift Solutions

Kris Blackmon is head of channel communities at Zift Solutions. She previously worked as chief channel officer at JS Group, and as senior content director at Informa Tech and project director of the MSP 501er Community. Blackmon is chair of CompTIA's Channel Development Advisory Council and operates KB Consulting. You may follow her on LinkedIn and @zift on X.

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