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LinkedIn Thought Leadership System

1. Purpose

To help content creators consistently publish high-value thought leadership content on LinkedIn by transforming insights, experiences, and opinions into engaging, credibility-boosting posts — using AI to speed up ideation, writing, and formatting.

2. Responsibilities

WhoWhat
Content CreatorIdentifies ideas, drafts posts, edits for clarity and tone
Editor/Peer (Optional)Reviews for alignment, tone, and engagement potential

3. Procedure

Step 1: Recall Your Previously Shared Brand Info

Start by making sure the AI program has some context about your personal brand. If you haven’t already, please complete this Brand Setup Workflow before proceeding. 

💡 ChatGPT Prompt:

I’ve previously shared my brand setup with you. Please recall the following information and apply it to this request:

  • Brand Name  
  • What I Do  
  • Target Audience  
  • Content Goals  
  • Tone of Voice  
  • Content Pillars  
  • Common Phrases  
  • Do Not Dos  
  • Style Examples (if available)

Step 2: Extract the Insight

Reflect on recent experiences, challenges, or client conversations. Identify 1 key lesson, opinion, or shift in thinking and match it to one of these proven content types:

  • Personal story
  • Bold opinion
  • How-to / Framework
  • Myth-busting
  • Industry trend take
  • Client insight or behind-the-scenes moment

💡 ChatGPT Prompt: Insight Extraction

Ask me 3 questions to help me uncover a valuable insight for a LinkedIn thought leadership post. Then help me phrase the insight clearly in one sentence.

Format the final insight as: “One thing I’ve learned is…”

Step 3: Choose Your Post Type

Choose your post format:

GoalRecommended Format
Story, experienceNarrative post
Hot take or lessonBold opinion format
Framework or teachingHow-to or carousel-style
Behind-the-scenes“What most don’t see” post
Myth-busting“Everyone says X, but…”

💡 ChatGPT Prompt: Create Post

Based on this insight, rewrite it as a [your chosen format]. Keep it under 2200 characters and break it into short paragraphs or bullet points for readability.

Step 4: Add Strategic Hashtags and CTA

Choose 3–5 niche-relevant hashtags (avoid overly generic ones like #success)
End with a call to engagement:

  • “Agree or disagree?”
  • “What would you add?”
  • “Let’s hear your take below.”

💡 ChatGPT Prompt: Hashtag + CTA Add-On

Based on this LinkedIn post [insert full post], suggest:

1. 5 relevant, niche-specific hashtags (not too generic)

2. A strong engagement-focused CTA to use at the end

Step 5: Edit and Publish

  • Review for clarity, tone, and structure
  • Double-check readability on mobile (line breaks!)
  • Publish at a time when your audience is online (typically weekday mornings) 

4. Documentation and Records

PlacePurpose
Thought Leadership LibraryStores final posts and ideas bank
Content CalendarTracks post dates and performance
Hashtag VaultBank of tested, niche-specific hashtags

5. Revision History

DateAuthorDescription
10/04/2025RachaelOriginal version

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