The Authority Advantage Workbook

The Guide to Building Impact-Driven Thought Leadership in an AI World

Published by Advantage Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

STOP BEING THE BEST-KEPT SECRET IN YOUR INDUSTRY.

The Authority Advantage Workbook is the hands-on companion to the landmark thought leadership guide by Advantage Media CEO Adam Witty and bestselling entrepreneur and marketing strategist Rusty Shelton. Where the original book gave you the blueprint, this workbook guides you to building one customized to you—with structured exercises, honest assessments, and a 90-day action plan tailored to your goals and schedule.

You'll work through:
  • The real cost of being invisible in your market
  • An personalized brand audit
  • Your position on the Authority Matrix—and where you need to go
  • A custom Master Authority Plan (MAP) built around your brand and business
  • A content and media strategy that fits your time and resources
  • A 90-day execution roadmap to build momentum now

Designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who want to accelerate trust with prospects, talent and partners by positioning themselves as a thought leader with something to teach rather than an operator with something to sell, this workbook turns the Authority Advantage framework into a plan you can execute—starting today.

About the Authors

ADAM WITTY is the founder and CEO of Forbes Books, the book publishing brand of Forbes Media, publisher of Forbes Magazine. Adam is the author of five books and has appeared in USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, the Wall Street Journal, and on ABC and FOX. Adam is an Eagle Scout, member of EO and YPO, and a commercial pilot with instrument and seaplane ratings.

RUSTY SHELTON is a bestselling author, dynamic keynote speaker, and successful entrepreneur. He has focused his career on helping leaders build thought leadership, writing three acclaimed books and speaking around the world to a variety of audiences, from YPO to Forbes. He is the founder and chairman of Zilker Media, the senior marketing strategist at Forbes Books, and a proud member of EO.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Advantage Books (December 8, 2026)
  • Length: 202 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798891886865

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