Build LinkedIn thought leadership with algorithmic understanding, strategic consistency, and AI-assisted content creation. Updated for the January 2026 360Brew algorithm change. 16 agents, 25 commands, 6 skills, 9 hooks, 24 reference docs. Personal data sanitized: voice samples generalized to template, high-engagement posts cleared, region-specific references replaced with placeholders. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Weekly Content Calendar (2-3 Posts/Week)
Templates for planning low-frequency, high-quality LinkedIn content.
Weekly Schedule Templates
Option A: 2 Posts/Week
Minimal viable presence for busy professionals
| Day | Slot | Content Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM CET | Core Expertise | Peak engagement day |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM CET | Story/Commentary | Personality building |
Time investment: 3-4 hours/week
| Activity | Time | When |
|---|---|---|
| Content creation | 90 min | Weekend or Monday |
| Pre-post engagement (5x5x5) | 30 min | Before each post (2x) |
| Post engagement | 60 min | After each post (2x) |
| Daily maintenance | 25 min | 5 min/day other days |
Option B: 3 Posts/Week (Recommended)
Balanced presence for sustainable growth
| Day | Slot | Content Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM CET | Core Expertise | Authority building |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM CET | Quick Post/News | Maintain presence |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM CET | In-depth/Story | Engagement driver |
Time investment: 4-5 hours/week
| Activity | Time | When |
|---|---|---|
| Content creation | 120 min | Weekend or Monday |
| Pre-post engagement | 45 min | Before each post (3x) |
| Post engagement | 90 min | After each post (3x) |
| Daily maintenance | 25 min | 5 min/day non-post days |
Option C: 2 Posts + 1 Article/Month
For established professionals building depth
Week 1:
| Day | Content |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Regular post |
| Wednesday | Article publication |
| Thursday | Article promotion post |
Weeks 2-4:
| Day | Content |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Regular post |
| Thursday | Regular post (or article derivative) |
Monthly Planning Grid
8-Post Month (2x/week)
| Week | Tuesday | Thursday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expertise deep-dive | Personal story | Foundation |
| 2 | Framework/how-to | Industry commentary | Education |
| 3 | Case study | Trend analysis | Credibility |
| 4 | Tool/resource share | Reflection/lesson | Value |
12-Post Month (3x/week)
| Week | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expertise deep-dive | Quick news take | Personal story |
| 2 | Framework post | Commentary | Case study |
| 3 | How-to guide | News reaction | Trend analysis |
| 4 | Resource share | Quick insight | Monthly reflection |
Content Type Rotation
For AI-Focused Creators
Monthly mix (8-12 posts):
| Type | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| AI News/Commentary | 2-3 | New releases, announcements, trends |
| Implementation How-to | 2-3 | Patterns, tutorials, lessons |
| Strategy/Leadership | 1-2 | ROI, governance, decisions |
| Tools/Resources | 1-2 | Comparisons, shares, templates |
| Personal/Story | 1-2 | Experiences, reflections |
Content Pillars Grid
Map your posts across pillars:
| Pillar | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI News | X | X | ||
| Implementation | X | X | ||
| Strategy | X | |||
| Tools | X | |||
| Personal | X |
Weekly Workflow
Sunday (30 min)
Planning session:
- Review next week's calendar slots
- Assign topics to each slot
- Note any timely content opportunities
- Check for relevant news to comment on
Monday (90-120 min)
Batch creation:
- Write/finalize all posts for the week
- Prepare visuals if needed
- Draft first comments (links, etc.)
- Schedule or save drafts
Posting Days (45-60 min each)
Pre-post (15 min before):
- 5x5x5 engagement on target creators
Post (2 min):
- Publish post
- Add first comment with link (if applicable)
Post-engagement (30-45 min after):
- Stay online for first hour
- Respond to every comment
- Engage with commenters' profiles
Non-Posting Days (5-10 min)
Maintenance:
- Check for comments to respond to
- 3-5 quick engagements on feed
- Note content ideas
Friday (15 min)
Week review:
- Check post performance
- Note what worked/didn't
- Capture ideas for next week
- Update monthly tracking
Monthly Planning Template
Month: _______________
Goals this month:
- Growth target: _____ new followers
- Engagement target: _____ average comments
- Content focus: _____
Week 1: ___ to ___
| Date | Day | Topic | Type | Status |
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Notes: _____
Week 2: ___ to ___
| Date | Day | Topic | Type | Status |
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Notes: _____
Week 3: ___ to ___
| Date | Day | Topic | Type | Status |
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Notes: _____
Week 4: ___ to ___
| Date | Day | Topic | Type | Status |
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Notes: _____
Month-End Review
- Total posts: _____ / planned: _____
- Average engagement rate: _____%
- Best performing post: _____
- Follower growth: _____
- Lessons learned: _____
Engagement Schedule
Posting Days
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | 5x5x5 pre-engagement |
| 8:00 AM | Publish post |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Active engagement with comments |
| 12:00 PM | Check for new comments, respond |
| 5:00 PM | Final comment check |
Non-Posting Days
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5-minute feed scan |
| 12:00 PM | Check for comments on recent posts |
| Any time | Note content ideas when they occur |
Quality Standards Checklist
For low-frequency posting, each post must:
- Contain genuine insight (not just observation)
- Have a compelling hook (first 140 chars)
- Be well-structured and formatted
- Demonstrate clear expertise
- Include engaging CTA
- Connect to core topic areas
- Be worth saving (the save test)
If a post doesn't meet these standards, don't publish it. Skip a slot rather than post mediocre content.
Tracking Template
Weekly Metrics
| Week | Posts | Avg Views | Avg Likes | Avg Comments | New Followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 |
Monthly Summary
| Metric | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Posts published | ||
| Average engagement rate | ||
| Total new followers | ||
| Best post (topic) | n/a | |
| Opportunities generated |
Adaptation Guidelines
When to increase frequency
- Consistently exceeding engagement targets
- Have more time available
- Building toward specific goal (launch, event)
- Growing faster than expected
When to maintain 2-3x
- Meeting targets consistently
- Time-constrained
- Quality > quantity preference
- Sustainable long-term pace
When to decrease
- Quality suffering
- Burnout signs
- Major life/work demands
- Better to pause than post poorly
Notes
- Low frequency requires HIGHER quality per post
- Engagement time matters more than posting time
- Consistency matters more than frequency
- Skip a post rather than post poorly
- Review and adjust monthly