Executive Social Resource Center
Leaders have a unique opportunity to harness the power of social media to share ideas, establish a reputation, earn trust, build relationships, and to contribute to the business, the industry, and the world. We put together a collection of our best resources to support you in getting your leadership team and executives to step into social media.
- 10 Ways Social Media Makes You a Better Leader
Used strategically, social media is about so much more than a daily update. Here are 10 ways that social media enhances your ability to lead. - What’s the ROI of Investing in Social Media?
Yes, you can calculate the payoff of social media. These blog posts cover four sources of ROI from executive social. - Social CEOs on LinkedIn & Twitter
There are many CEOs who are active in social media. Take a look at CEOs who are doing it best. - Fortune 500 CEOs and Unicorn CEOs on Twitter
Links to see the most recent tweets from Fortune 500 CEOs & Unicorn CEOs. - eBook: How to Craft a CEO Brand on LinkedIn
Download a free copy of our step-by-step instructions for crafting your LinkedIn profile, expanding your network, sharing content, and much more.
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...
ROI of Executive Social
5 Practical Tips to Consistent Branding Across Your Executive Team
There’s plenty of information out there about the importance of a strong LinkedIn profile for job seekers and sales teams. But what about CXOs and VPs? Do you really need to bother? The answer is, without a doubt, yes. And the reason is simple: 78% of C-level...
Social Media as a Leadership Tool
In business, we're always thinking about what's next: What are our targets for the next quarter? What's the next move in my career? And what decisions and actions need to be made to get us where we want to go? No matter the answer, building a strong online presence...
A LinkedIn Guide to Image Sizes & Character Limits
If you’re putting in the effort to optimize your LinkedIn profile, the last thing you want is to waste time guessing at proper image sizes and character limits. Knowing exact specifications for different LinkedIn fields ahead of time will help. Here’s a comprehensive...
How to Use LinkedIn to Build Your Reputation as a Thought Leader
thought leader [thawt lee-der] n. 1. a go-to voice in an industry or profession; someone who shares forward-thinking viewpoints; a person whose perspective on a subject is taken as authoritative and influential. Thought leadership helps you to establish a...
Social CEOs
5 Steps to Be Seen as a Thought Leader on LinkedIn
You probably are a thought leader – most CEOs of successful companies are. But are you visible online as a thought leader? Many people assume that their real-world power and presence are automatically carried over into their web presence. But that’s not the case.
You have to put effort into making yourself visible as a thought leader online.
Why – and How – It Pays to Be a Social Leader
Chances are your corporate communications group is doing a great job building a presence for the organization on social media. But today, savvy CEOs and leaders know they need a personal, professional presence, too.
How to Engage with Employees on LinkedIn
As if a global pandemic was not challenging enough, now executive leaders are navigating the issues involved in transitioning employees back to the office — or extending work-at-home schedules and managing...
Fortune 500 Twitter List
See the latest tweets from Fortune 500 CEOs.
Unicorn CEOs Twitter List
See the latest tweets from Unicorn CEOs
How to Craft a CEO Brand on LinkedIn – 2023 Edition
The ultimate LinkedIn branding guide to build a strong personal brand, position yourself as a thought leader, and raise your visibility on LinkedIn.
