What My 7-Year-Old Grandson Taught Me About Leading Your Brand

There’s something about the clarity of children that always amazes me.

They don’t overthink. They don’t second-guess. They just know what matters to them—and they take action.

Most recently, my daughter told me a story that stopped me in my tracks.

My 7-year-old grandson, Braden, was so excited to get home and see his older cousin. These cousins are incredibly close. They laugh, they play, they bicker—and then they love each other again just as fast.

On this particular day, my daughter was running a little behind schedule to go to the airport, and Braden didn’t like that one bit.

He looked at her and said, “Mom, we have to be on time.”

And then he did something remarkable—he helped.

He encouraged her to move faster, get ready, and stay on schedule.

A 7-year-old. Taking the lead.

Why?

Because what he wanted mattered to him.

And it made me pause and ask myself (and now I’m asking you):

Are you taking the lead in your brand with that kind of clarity and conviction?

Do You Really Want to Be Seen as the Thought Leader You Are?

Because here’s the thing:

If you truly want to be known, seen, and trusted in your industry—

You must take ownership of your brand’s clarity, visibility, and message.

You can’t leave it up to chance or trend.

You can’t hope that your next post, reel, or email will magically land.

You have to lead it.

That’s what thought leadership is.

It’s not about being everywhere—

It’s about being intentional, aligned, and relevant in the places that matter.

So Let Me Ask You:

• Is your brand message still aligned with your mission today?
• Does your visibility reflect your value?
• Are you still relevant to the clients you most want to attract?
• Are you clear on what your brand actually stands for in this ever-evolving market?

If you hesitated on any of those, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why I created something simple and powerful for you.

The 7 Brand Puzzle Pieces Audit 🧩

A free clarity tool to help you assess where your personal brand is strong, where it’s misaligned, and what one visibility driver could create the biggest impact right now.

This audit walks you through the 7 core pieces of an aligned brand:

• Messaging
• Positioning
• Visibility
• Authenticity
• Relevance
• Voice
• Market Fit

These are the pieces that matter most to your clients—and to your brand’s long-term growth and recognition.

Take the Lead on Your Brand Clarity

You don’t need to overhaul everything.

You just need a clear pulse on where you are now and where to put your focus next.

If your brand matters to you—and I know it does—then this is your invitation to step up like Braden did.

👉 Click here to access my 7-Piece Brand Survey + a free call with me, to review your results and unlock one big brand breakthrough.

You’ve worked hard to build your expertise.

Now it’s time to position your brand with purpose, power, and visibility.

Let’s lead your brand—intentionally.

With heart and clarity,
Ruth Klein
Brand Visibility Strategist | Thought Leadership Architect | TV Host Author of 7 Bestselling Books