LinkedIn Thought Leadership Post Prompt
Write a professional LinkedIn post with a story, insight, and engagement CTA.
Write a LinkedIn post for [audience] about "[topic]". Tone: [professional / inspiring / contrarian]. Structure: 1. Hook (1-2 short sentences that stop the scroll) 2. Personal story or observation (3-4 sentences) 3. Key insight or lesson learned 4. Actionable takeaway in 1-2 bullets 5. Question or CTA to drive comments Keep it under 150 words, use line breaks for readability, and include 3-5 relevant hashtags.
How to use this prompt
Adjust the tone to match your platform and audience. Test hooks in the first line, since that is what drives scroll-stopping.
- Copy the full prompt above.
- Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
- Paste it into chatgpt, claude, gemini (or your preferred AI tool).
- Iterate on the output: add constraints, ask follow-ups, or combine multiple results.
Why this prompt works
It gives the AI a clear role, specific inputs, and an output format. That structure reduces vague responses and gives you a draft you can refine in minutes instead of hours.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a LinkedIn post be?
Posts around 100-150 words often perform well, but value matters more than length.
How many hashtags should I use?
3-5 relevant hashtags is the sweet spot for LinkedIn reach.