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LinkedIn Profile Traits of Futuristic Leaders: What You're Missing?

Story • 6th Jul 2024 • 4 Min Read

LinkedIn Profile Traits of Futuristic Leaders: What You're Missing?

LeadershipLeadership Development#DigitalTransformation#Future of Work#HRCommunity

Author: Anjum Khan Anjum Khan
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Your LinkedIn profile offers a glimpse into your innovative mindset, thought leadership, and human-centric approach, but is it updated?

Being a visionary leader today requires visibility on the world's largest professional network, LinkedIn. Many leaders, despite being futuristic and inspirational within their organisations and communities, remain 80 per cent invisible to the world. This invisibility prevents the broader audience from witnessing their thought leadership. The rapidly evolving landscape of business leadership demands that futuristic leaders increase their visibility through LinkedIn profiles, offering a glimpse into their innovative mindset and human-centric approach.

When we encounter an inspirational leader's LinkedIn profile that lacks key elements such as their latest organisation, associations, and community engagements, it can be quite disheartening. These omissions can diminish the leader’s impact on admirers and followers who seek to learn from their journey.

Leaders Profile on LinkedIn - Essential Elements 

Here are some crucial elements of LinkedIn profiles for futuristic leaders to help you cross-check and enhance your profile today! If you are not yet on LinkedIn, the first step is to create a profile now and become part of your professional community.

#1 Trending Headlines

For all futuristic leaders, crafting a businesslike headline that reflects their current role, organisation, thoughts or interests, and core values is crucial. Instead of traditional titles, you can use impactful phrases like "AI Enthusiast," "Catalyst for Sustainable Innovation," "Transformative Leader," "Strategic Advisor," or "Champion of Human-Centric Leadership."

Something like this: 

LinkedIN Headlines for top leaders

Top leaders linkedin profile

Another important aspect to consider is verification.

LinkedIn verification

LinkedIn now offers a verification process that requires only your national identification, and within minutes, you receive a verification badge next to your name.

LinkedIn verifications

This badge builds trust within your professional network and makes it easier to identify if someone else is pretending to be you.

#2 Authentic ‘About you’ summary

The summary section on your LinkedIn profile should start with the latest information and include your current role, vision, community interests, and core areas of focus. This authentic narrative should weave your professional journey with personal anecdotes, highlighting your vision, mission, achievements, and the values that drive you.

For example:

“As a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience, I am committed to fostering sustainable innovation and human-centric transformation. My journey from a young entrepreneur to a global HR strategist has been fueled by a passion for creating inclusive workplaces where people thrive. I have been featured on the LinkedIn Top Voices list, recognised as one of the Flexible Work Thought Leaders of 2022, and included in the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership. Additionally, I was named among the Top 20 Influential Leaders in AI Tech in 2023.”

#3 Your expertise 

As a futuristic leader, it’s essential to showcase a diverse range of experiences, emphasising adaptability and continuous learning. In addition to detailing your roles and past experiences, you should highlight how you have demonstrated leadership skills amidst dynamic challenges, reflecting a resilient, never-give-up approach.

In addition to your academic excellence, your profile should also emphasise essential soft skills such as empathy, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and resilience, alongside your industry-specific skills.

Additionally, listing skills and certifications that are essential for the future, such as digital transformation, sustainable development, innovative thinking, continuous learning and AI upskilling, makes you a relevant voice on the platform.

LinkedIn Profile tips

Furthermore, featuring inspirational stories, publications, interviews, or case studies can further demonstrate how these skills have contributed to your successful leadership journey.

Becoming top voice on LinkedIn

#4 Sharing thought leadership with your network 

All futuristic leaders regularly publish thought-provoking articles, insights, and newsletter updates on LinkedIn. As a visionary leader, you should engage with your network through posts that address current trends, challenges, and innovations in your field.

LinkedIn profile tricks

Additionally, sharing news and achievements that focus not just on numbers and metrics, but also on human-centric aspects, reflects your impact on people and communities. Sharing your success stories demonstrates your ongoing commitment to social responsibility and ethical leadership, inspiring your network.

LinkedIn tips

Another important aspect is prioritising diversity and inclusion. Advocate for creating equitable work environments and get involved in initiatives that promote diversity. Include these values in your appreciations and shout-outs to recognise and celebrate diverse contributions.

Furthermore, engage with your network by showing interest in trending topics. React or comment on others' posts about educational or professional achievements, and share trending content, videos, or articles.

Becoming a top voice on LinkedIn

Additionally, participate in discussions through events and webcasts, and provide mentorship. This demonstrates that you are thoughtful, insightful, and committed to building meaningful connections.

#5 Endorsements and Recommendations

Your LinkedIn profile should not miss genuine endorsements and recommendations from colleagues, mentors, and industry peers. These testimonials highlight your leadership qualities, collaborative spirit, and ability to inspire and motivate teams. Tip: Endorse or give recommendations to others before requesting recommendations for yourself.

Something like this:

LinkedIn tricks

LinkedIn tricks

In addition, be sure to mention your latest articles, books, or contributions to highlight your interest in a subject or crucial topic.

LinkedIn tricks

Becoming a top voice on LinkedIn can be achieved with just one hour of daily engagement and by following the essential guidelines mentioned above. By being visible, you can position yourself as a futuristic and inspirational leader.

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