The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland
The Daily Hint is a short daily reflection on leadership, visibility, and how executives are understood as their responsibility and influence increase.
Hosted by Jens Heitland, CEO of Heitland Media Group and former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres, each episode offers a concise observation drawn from real leadership experience inside complex organizations.
These are not tactics or growth advice.
They are quiet insights on reputation, trust, and leadership judgment, shared in under a minute.
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577 - The Power of the Unscripted CEO
Stop hiding behind PR scripts. "The Power of the Unscripted CEO" explores why authenticity beats polished communication for modern leaders. Learn how showing up with your flaws and true values builds more trust and generates more business than any formal interview. Elevate your CEO brand by ditching the role and embracing the human element.
575 - Why Your CEO Brand Dictates Your Culture
Stop building company culture from the top down and start building it from the inside out. In this episode, Jens Heitland reveals why your personal values as a CEO are the secret ingredient to authentic thought leadership and a thriving organization. Learn to align your brand with what you stand for in just 60 seconds.
571 - Tech invests in CEO influence. Why don’t you?
Tech companies are investing heavily in building CEO influence through dedicated content roles. This episode explains why CEO thought leadership delivers fast ROI and how leaders can leverage it to drive growth, visibility, and competitive advantage.
569 - The Hidden Leverage Behind a Compounding Digital Asset
A compounding digital asset, like a blog or podcast, builds long-term authority and visibility. Learn why CEOs need assets that grow over time and elevate their industry influence.
553 - Two Reasons to Build Thought Leadership
Discover the two powerful reasons every CEO should build thought leadership and how it fuels both career advancement and business growth. Learn why your personal brand is the secret to scaling influence and opportunity.
552 - Three Elements of Thought Leadership
Discover the three key elements that shape an effective thought leadership strategy: industry insight, business value, and personal authenticity, and learn how aligning them builds influence and impact.
547 - Why Human Connection Will Always Outshine Artificial Intelligence
AI might be smarter, but it can’t replace human connection. Discover why authenticity, empathy, and leadership will consistently outperform algorithms in business and branding.
546 - Marketing Has Changed, It’s All About You
Discover why the future of marketing is personal. Learn how a CEO's personal branding builds trust, drives influence, and turns authenticity into business growth in today’s episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland.
544 - If No One Sees Your Credibility, It Doesn't Exist
Many CEOs have credibility but lack visibility. In this episode of The Daily Hint, discover why unseen credibility equals no audience, and how visibility amplifies your impact, influence, and leadership presence.
543 - Industry Expertise Isn’t Enough. Without a Personal Brand, No One Listens.
Industry knowledge isn’t enough to stand out. Discover why pairing your expertise with a strong personal brand is the real path to thought leadership and visibility in your market.
538 - Where Should I Start If I’ve Never Invested in Thought Leadership Before?
Starting thought leadership without a strategy is a waste of time. This episode explains how to align your message with business goals, build credibility, and ensure your efforts drive real results. Discover the first step to creating a lasting impact.
515 - Why TikTok Hooks You in Seconds
TikTok’s power is in its first three seconds. Discover how emotional connection, compelling hooks, and smart video flow can transform views into business leads and create an unforgettable brand.
509 - Focusing on Humanity: My Core Mission
Aligning your personal brand with human values builds trust, influence, and long-term legacy. In this episode, learn why focusing on your core mission as a CEO is your strongest branding strategy.
493 - How Is Personal Branding Different from Company Branding?
Company branding sells products. Personal branding builds trust. This episode explains the key differences and why CEOs must treat their brand as a long-term leadership asset, not just a marketing add-on.
464 - Every Post Is a Touchpoint. Miss Enough of Them and Your Brand Disappears.
Every post you share is a brand touchpoint. Missing them consistently means losing relevance. Learn why micro moments matter for CEO branding and strategic visibility.
453 - Personal branding isn’t a gamble. It’s a strategy for business differentiation
Personal branding isn’t a gamble; it’s the clearest path to business differentiation. Discover how to build your personal brand as a strategic asset that separates you from competitors.
451 - Most CEOs build the company’s brand. But they forget to build their own
Most CEOs focus on growing their company’s brand but neglect their personal visibility. This episode reveals why personal branding is the long-term leadership asset most leaders overlook.
446 - Your lead engine isn’t broken. It’s invisible
Your lead engine isn’t broken, it’s invisible. Discover how using your personal brand to consistently share your "why" builds trust and attracts clients without chasing.
416 - Why Most CEOs Fail at Personal Branding
Most CEOs fail at personal branding because they treat it like PR, missing the human connection that builds trust and influence. In this episode, discover how to stand out as a thought leader, connect with your audience, and grow your business through authenticity.