L Leadership · L1Thought leadership
Make your leaders the voices of your industry.
People buy from people they trust. We help founders and executives share a clear point of view on LinkedIn, in media and on stage, building authority that grows the whole business.
“Buyers, investors, partners and future employees all look up your leaders before they engage.”
A thoughtful founder presence opens doors that ads cannot, and AI assistants also learn who the experts are from what leaders publish and where they are quoted.
Most leaders know this but lack the time, structure or confidence to do it consistently. Posts are sporadic, generic or ghostwritten in a voice that does not sound like them.
You need this if…
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Tick what's true for you.
How we build it, step by step
- 01
Point of view
We interview your leaders to define the beliefs, stories and expertise they want to be known for.
- 02
Profile and plan
Optimised profiles and a realistic publishing rhythm, usually led by LinkedIn.
- 03
Capture and write
Short monthly interviews turned into posts, articles and talks in each leader's genuine voice.
- 04
Amplify
Media commentary, podcasts, events and engagement with the right people.
- 05
Measure
Reach, engagement quality, inbound opportunities and brand search, reviewed monthly.
Your L1 growth kit
Three things move up
Recognised expertise
Your leaders become go-to voices.
Warm inbound
Prospects arrive already trusting you.
Talent and partners
The best people want to work with you.
Sized to where you are
Tools we often use
Tool-agnostic. We work with your stack wherever possible.
Founder-led brand is your biggest advantage. Use it.
See the plan for startups →Extend visibility from the founder to the leadership team.
See the plan for growing brands →Build executive voices that strengthen corporate reputation.
See the plan for enterprises →Questions, answered
01How much of the founder's time does this take?
Usually one to two hours a month for interviews and approvals. We do the rest.
02Will posts sound like the founder?
Yes. Everything starts from their own words and stories, and nothing is published without approval.
03Is LinkedIn the only channel?
It is usually the best starting point for B2B. We add media, podcasts, events and other platforms where your audience is.
04Can you help with speaking opportunities?
Yes. We identify relevant events, prepare abstracts and help shape talks.
Works well with
Content & PR Engine
We build a content engine that publishes useful, expert content in your brand voice, and a PR programme that earns the mentions search engines and AI models trust.
Explore →Fractional CMO & Growth Advisory
Get an experienced CMO who sets strategy, builds the plan, leads your team and agencies, and is accountable for results, for a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.
Explore →AI Search Visibility
Buyers now ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews before they click anything.
Explore →LL = Leadership · Lead your category · step 6 of 6, grows your authority
Ready to strengthen your Leadership?
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