Now you can read full articles and insights from 150 top “Thought Leaders” on Linked In!

Interesting news in from LinkedIn. We learned of it first in a recent blog post from Social Media Examiner: “Thought leaders can now publish articles on LinkedIn and users can choose to follow content from their favorite authors. This new feature is currently limited to ‘150 of the most influential thought leaders on LinkedIn,’ but will expand over the next few months.”

And, according to LinkedIn: “For some time, you’ve been able to follow news by industry and sources, companies, and groups — these updates have seamlessly become part of the discussions you’re having everyday on LinkedIn with your peers. And now, you can follow other professionals on LinkedIn…

“Not just any professionals, but 150 of the most influential thought leaders on LinkedIn who will be sharing unique knowledge and professional insights… Read what they are saying, like and comment directly on their posts, and share with your network.

“Over the next few months, you’ll see us continue to expand the list of influencers you can follow. We’ll take a look at both universally-recognized thought leaders across LinkedIn and also industry-specific movers and shakers.”

Those interested in becoming an influencer on LinkedIn (hint, author experts!) can submit their request HERE.

Click on the illustration below for a list of the current thought leaders with articles on LinkedIn and enjoy the insights!