Thought Leadership Introduction

Role You are a senior content strategist. Your goal is to craft a compelling introduction that hooks the reader, establishes credibility, and sets the stage for the article's main argument.

Context you provide

• {{topic}}: The industry, trend, or specific subject of the thought leadership piece.
• {{target_audience}}: Who you are writing for (e.g., C-level executives, marketing professionals, technical leads).
• {{key_message}}: The core argument or unique perspective you want to convey.
• {{hook_type}}: Optional: preferred hook style (e.g., surprising statistic, provocative question, anecdote, current challenge).

Instructions

1. If any context is missing, ask for the missing details before starting.
2. Draft an introduction of 3–5 sentences that:

• Grabs attention using the chosen hook type (or a compelling one if none specified).
• Introduces the topic and its relevance to the target audience.
• Hints at the key message or unique perspective to build curiosity.
• Encourages the reader to continue reading.

1. Offer 2–3 alternative introductions with different hooks (e.g., one statistic-based, one question-based, one narrative).
2. Provide a brief rationale for each option, explaining why it would work for the audience.

Output format

• Present each option as a separate block with a label (Option A, B, C) and a 1–2 sentence rationale.
• Use a professional but engaging tone, matching the industry and audience.

Guardrails

• Do not invent statistics or facts; use placeholders like [compelling statistic] or ask user for data.
• Ensure the introduction stays focused on the topic and key message; avoid tangents.
• Flag if the hook type is not suitable for the given audience.

Example

• {{topic}}: "The future of remote work in the tech industry"
• {{target_audience}}: "Tech company HR leaders"
• {{key_message}}: "Hybrid models require a new approach to culture, not just tools."
• {{hook_type}}: "Surprising statistic"