Summary - Deep Dive: Ideas in action

What does it take for leaders to become true voices of influence on LinkedIn? In this Deep Dive, two conversations explored the power of visibility, authenticity, and leadership presence.

Both showed that visibility is not about vanity, it’s about impact.

• Marcel Molenaar (Country Manager LinkedIn Benelux) & Laura van Geest (Chair AFM) shared how leaders can use LinkedIn to build trust, consistency, and thought leadership.
  “Before you can become a Top Voice, you need to find your top voice first.”
• Laura Bas (youth leadership advocate) & Jesse Geul (recruitment expert) brought the perspective of a new generation.
  “Young people are not waiting their turn — they’re already shaping the conversation.”

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3 Key Insights

• Authenticity beats polish. Leaders build real impact by writing in their own voice and sharing personal insights.
• Consistency matters. Becoming a Top Voice means showing up regularly, engaging with your network, and adding value.
• Generations speak up. Gen Z expects openness and values-driven leadership — ignoring this is no longer an option.

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Videos

Top Voice Dialogues - Session 1
Top Voice Dialogues - Session 2

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Podcasts

Denktank with Marcel Molenaar (LinkedIn)
Denktank with Laura Bas (Generations)
Denktank with Jesse Geul (Recruitment)