LeadUp — The Leading Publication for Aspiring Leaders & Innovators
LeadUp Publication Submission Guidelines
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Welcome to LeadUp, your go-to publication for aspiring leaders eager to refine their leadership skills, become more facilitative leaders, and harness the collective power of ‘we’. If you’re passionate about guiding others, fostering teamwork, and leading with empathy and innovation, we’re looking for contributors like you. Dive into our guidelines below to ensure your submission stands out.
Topics We Welcome:
Technology in Leadership: Explore how advancements like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, VR/AR/MR, IoT, robotics, data science, machine learning, and big data can reshape leadership practices.
Facilitative Leadership Practices: Topics for aspiring leaders who want to understand how to empower teams, foster open communication, and facilitate group decision-making processes.
Team Engagement and Empowerment: Topics for aspiring leaders that support developing collaborative environments that support a culture of inclusion and mutual respect.
Six Tips to Elevate Your Submission:
- Engaging Personal or Professional Stories: Your submission should include an engaging story, a surprising statistic, or a thought-provoking question that draws readers into the conversation about leadership.
- Research and References: Back your insights with research. Include authoritative sources and expert opinions to support your arguments, making your piece both informative and credible.
- Compelling Headlines: Capture attention with strong, meaningful headlines. Your title should intrigue and promise value, inviting readers to delve deeper into your leadership insights.
- Originality is Key: While drawing inspiration from other works is fine, original thoughts and insights are crucial. Ensure your work is free from plagiarism and offers a fresh perspective on leadership.
- The ‘Why’ Factor: Why should your reader invest their time in your article? Aim to add value through enlightening, entertaining, or perspective-changing content focused on leadership.
- Subtle Self-Promotion: While discussing your own experiences or ventures is acceptable, avoid overt self-promotion or aggressive calls to action that might detract from the reader’s experience.
Resources to Support Your Writing:
Formatting and Writing Tips: Review THESE boosted stories for examples of writing and formatting that gain traction on Medium.
Storytelling: Elevate your storytelling with techniques that captivate and engage.
Grammar Guidelines and Medium Rules: Tighten up your grammar to ensure your writing is clear and professional. Follow Medium's professional rules.
What We Prioritize:
Exclusivity: We accept only unpublished drafts to ensure fresh, unique content for our readers.
Supporting Writers Financially: We prioritize stories eligible for Medium’s Partner Program, enabling writers to earn from their work. For more details, visit the Medium Partner Program.
Submission Timings:
We endeavor to return a response as quickly as possible. The expected timeframe is no longer than five business days from the date of submission.
Submission Instructions:
Follow THESE instructions to submit your story for consideration.
