How to Make Your Team Look Aligned on LinkedIn
Your company page is not the only place people judge your company on LinkedIn. They look at the personal profiles of your CEO and your leadership team. They want to understand the individuals they might buy from, partner with, invest in, interview with, or work for....
In the CEO Gig Economy, Brand Is the Only Thing You Own
Fortune just sounded the alarm: in the first half of 2025, a full 33% of new CEOs were interim appointments. Let that sink in. A third of new CEO roles are occupied by people who aren’t expected to stay. Boards are embracing flexibility, cycling in operators for...
What to Do on LinkedIn When You’re Preparing to Sell Your Company
If you’re planning to sell your company in the next few years, LinkedIn can help you make that transition more successfully. Whether you're aiming for a clean exit or staying on through the transition, a strategic LinkedIn presence can improve your positioning,...
McKinsey Says You’re the Chief Storyteller. Are You Acting Like It?
McKinsey just gave CEOs a new title: storyteller-in-chief. Because when employees, investors, and the outside world ask, "Where is this company going?" the answer shouldn’t be buried in a press release or quarterly report. It should come from you. McKinsey puts it...
LinkedIn Recruiting Strategy: Build a Talent Pool
At any given moment, thousands of companies are online in search of new employees. They post job openings on LinkedIn and websites like Glassdoor and Monster. Others contact recruiters or reach out to friends, acquaintances, and former colleagues for leads. If they...
When Things Go Wrong, What Should a CEO Say on LinkedIn?
Most of the time, your LinkedIn presence can follow a well-planned strategy. But not always. If you’ve led a company through difficult situations like layoffs, product issues, internal departures, negative press, or market instability, you know how quickly things can...
Best Practices for Working with Your LinkedIn Ghostwriter
Hiring a ghostwriter is a smart move if you want to show up more consistently and more strategically on LinkedIn. But hiring the right person is only half the equation. The other half is how you work with them. Even the best ghostwriter can’t do their job in a vacuum....
How to Find and Hire a LinkedIn Ghostwriter
Hiring a ghostwriter for LinkedIn should make your life easier. You want to show up online with more intention. You want to share ideas that reflect your thinking without having to carve out hours to draft and edit every post yourself. And you want it to sound like...
How to Be Funny on LinkedIn, Even If You Can’t Tell a Joke
Most CEOs don’t think of LinkedIn as the place to show their sense of humor. They think of it as a platform to show leadership and build credibility. They’re right, of course. LinkedIn is absolutely where you demonstrate those things. But it’s also where people go to...
What Should a CEO Include in their Experience Section on LinkedIn?
Your current role as CEO is the centerpiece of your LinkedIn profile. When someone looks you up, they’re not just looking at your job title. They want to understand what kind of business you’re leading, how you approach the role, and what you’re building. A...
How to Create a Powerful CEO Presence on LinkedIn
For today’s CEOs, LinkedIn is no longer optional. It’s one of the most effective tools you have to communicate directly with employees, customers, partners, investors, and other stakeholders. But to use it well, you need a plan. Here’s a step-by-step approach to...
Why Your CEO LinkedIn Headline Matters & How to Craft Yours
Most CEOs don’t put much thought into their LinkedIn headline. Some keep it simple and default to their title and company name. Others throw in a laundry list of keywords. Neither of those approaches is ideal. Here’s why… Your headline is one of the most important...