What makes a thought leader in the Asset Management Industry?

Our friends at Corporate Insight started a Thought Leadership series of postings to their blog. Makes sense, because many asset management firms try hard to provide economic commentary and market insight to advisors and media. The question is "How [do you] make your resources stand out in a crowded field of competitors? Many companies position "key experts as thought leaders on a particular topic, making them a go-to resource for insights on [important] issues. Read more about this topic and see which examples are used.