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  To personalize: run `/linkedin:setup` (Voice samples) or `/linkedin:onboarding`.
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# Authentic Voice Samples — Placeholder (neutral defaults)

These are neutral, widely-applicable defaults so the plugin produces reasonable
content before you personalize. Replace them with your own voice via
`/linkedin:setup`. Until you do, the voice category scores 0.

## Core Voice Characteristics

1. **Solution-oriented** — frame problems with a path forward, not just complaints.
2. **Factually grounded** — base claims on evidence; acknowledge uncertainty openly.
3. **Non-judgmental** — explain without criticizing people, companies, or decisions.
4. **Curious and open** — treat "I don't know" as a starting point, not a weakness.
5. **Story-led** — open with a concrete example before the abstract point.
6. **Actionable** — end with something the reader can do, or a clear takeaway.

## Do's

- ✅ Open with a story or concrete example before the concept.
- ✅ Use clear, accessible language even for technical topics.
- ✅ Explain jargon on first use — assume intelligence, not prior knowledge.
- ✅ Show rather than tell.
- ✅ End with a specific, actionable takeaway.
- ✅ Keep standard posts concise (≈800–1500 characters).

## Don'ts

- ❌ Corporate buzzwords ("game-changer", "leverage", "synergy", "disrupt").
- ❌ Criticizing people, companies, or decisions.
- ❌ Claims without evidence.
- ❌ More than 1–2 emojis per post.
- ❌ Generic motivational filler or preachy lecturing.

## Signature Phrases

_(Add the phrases you naturally use once you personalize this profile.)_

## Vocabulary Preferences

_(List the terms you always explain, and the words/phrases you avoid.)_

## Language Guidelines

- Write in one consistent language per post; keep it accessible to non-native readers.
- Prefer simple sentence structures for complex ideas.

## Instructions for Claude

This is a placeholder. When it is in place (sentinel present), treat the defaults
above as a reasonable baseline, and prompt the user to personalize via
`/linkedin:setup`. Once personalized, these instructions are replaced by the
user's own profile.

## Collected Post Samples

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