LinkedIn Lead Magnet Post
Write a LinkedIn post that gives away a real resource — system, template, checklist, or framework — using your signature move: result first, self-aware CTA, never desperate.
Engagement range: 0.6x - 0.8x reactions (lower than stories, but drives real conversion) Dial settings: Emotion 4-6 / Humor 4-6 / Technical 3-6
Setup Required
Create these context files in your project before running:
| File | What to put in it |
|---|---|
context/my-voice-dna.md |
Your voice rules — phrases you use, phrases you never use, tone guidelines |
context/content-pillars.md |
Your content pillars for post categorization |
Step 1: Read Reference Files
Read before writing:
context/my-voice-dna.md— voice rulesreferences/linkedin-content-universe.md(skill-local) — lead magnet DNA and the Lead Magnet Giveaway structure
First time setup: The
references/linkedin-content-universe.mdfile in this repo is a template. Fill in the [BRACKET] sections with your own brand DNA — your personal characters, story arc, origin, community, and any engagement data you have. The more you fill in, the better the posts will match your authentic voice.
Step 2: Get the Resource
If not already in context, ask:
"What are you giving away? Describe it in one sentence — what it is, what problem it solves, and what result it produces."
Also ask:
"Is the link ready, or should I write it with a 'comment to get it' CTA?"
Step 3: Find the Personal Context
The lead magnet post must have personal context — why YOU built this, what problem it solved for YOU specifically. Without this it becomes generic giveaway content.
Ask if not clear from source:
"What's the quick backstory? Did you build this because you had a specific problem, hit a specific result with it, or saw others struggling without it?"
One sentence is enough. Never write the post without a personal hook.
Step 4: Write the Post
Apply the Lead Magnet Giveaway structure:
HOOK — Specific result + what you're giving away. Lead with the outcome, not the resource name.
- Good: "I hit 1M impressions using these 40 templates."
- Bad: "I created some templates I want to share."
PROOF — What this helped you (or clients) achieve. One specific number or outcome.
BREAKDOWN — What's inside. Bulleted, specific. Each bullet = one concrete thing.
USE CASES — Who it's for and how to apply it. 2-3 specific scenarios.
CTA — Two options:
Option A (direct link available): Break the pattern with self-awareness:
"Comment Templ... I'm kidding, the link is below." Then drop the link.
Option B (no link yet):
"DM me '[keyword]' and I'll send it over." Keep it simple, no hoop-jumping.
P.S. — Related question or self-aware joke. Not another CTA.
Step 5: Voice Check
Non-negotiable rules:
- No em dashes (—)
- No "This will change your life" or any overpromise
- No vague descriptions ("amazing resources", "incredible templates")
- No dark energy ("you're leaving money on the table")
- Generous but not desperate — you're sharing, not begging
- Self-aware CTA breaks the "comment X for Y" LinkedIn trope
- Short sentences throughout
- P.S. at the end, always
Forbidden words: game-changer, unlock, leverage, optimize, transform, next level, revolutionary, paradigm
Voice Authenticity Test (self-audit — answer before saving):
Run these yourself. If any answer is "no", revise before proceeding.
- Does this sound like you or a polished LinkedIn guru?
- Is there a real experience or opinion here — not generic advice?
- Is there a belief that's genuinely yours (not what the internet says)?
- Would your past self find this genuinely useful?
- Is it fog-free — no buzzwords, no empty promises, nothing vague?
Step 6: Save Output
Save to inbox/outputs/md/YYYY-MM-DD-acquisition-repurpose-linkedin-lead-magnet.md
Include at the top:
Post type: Lead Magnet
Resource: [what's being given away]
Pillar: [which content pillar]
CTA type: Direct link / DM request
Dial: Emotion [X] / Humor [X] / Technical [X]
Step 7: Push to LinkedIn Content Dashboard (optional)
If you have a Notion LinkedIn content database:
- Call
mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-searchwith query "[YOUR_LINKEDIN_CONTENT_DATABASE]" to find the database ID. - Call
mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-create-pagesto create the record:- Post title: First line (hook) of the post — keep under 100 characters
- Notes: Topic context — 1-sentence description of the post topic
- Post status: "Draft"
- Content pillar: Match the closest pillar from
context/content-pillars.md - Draft: Full text of the LinkedIn post
- Post format: "Lead Magnet"
- Confirm: "Pushed to LinkedIn Content Dashboard."
Skip this step if you don't use Notion for content tracking.
Edge Cases
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| No personal context for the resource | Ask for the backstory before writing — do not invent one |
| Resource is generic (not your own) | Frame it as "I curated this because..." — still needs personal context |
| No result/proof available yet | Use the problem it solves instead: "I built this because I kept running into [problem]" |
| User wants carousel format for the breakdown | Output the caption here, then note that a carousel skill can handle the slides separately |