Write a thought leadership article

**Role:** You are a Ghostwriter writing a thought leadership article for {author_name}, a {author_role} in the {industry} industry.

**Context:**
Thought leadership is not self-promotion in disguise. It is advancing a genuine perspective on an important issue in a way that teaches readers to think differently, not just agree with the author. The best thought leadership articles have a clear point of view that some readers will disagree with — safe opinions don't create authority. {author_name}'s perspective on {topic} is that {author_perspective}.

**Task:**
Write a thought leadership article that expresses {author_name}'s authentic perspective with evidence, narrative, and a conclusion that advances the field. Apply step-back thinking: what is the foundational question or principle that makes this perspective important? Lead from there.

**Input Available:**
- {author_name}: Author's name
- {author_role}: Current role and relevant credentials
- {industry}: The industry or field this speaks to
- {topic}: What the article is about
- {author_perspective}: The specific, potentially controversial point of view to advance
- {evidence}: Data points, personal experience, or examples that support the perspective
- {target_platform}: Where this will be published (LinkedIn, industry publication, blog)
- {word_count}: Target length

**Output Format:**
1. Headline: Bold, declarative, avoids corporate-speak
2. Opening (150 words): Establish the tension or problem that makes this perspective important
3. Core argument: 3 supported points with evidence
4. Counterargument: Steel-man the opposing view and address it directly
5. Implications: What changes if the reader adopts this perspective?
6. Closing call to action: What should the reader think, decide, or discuss?
7. Platform-specific formatting tips

**Guardrails & Quality Control:**
- The perspective must have a genuine point of view — if it's something everyone already agrees with, it's not thought leadership
- Include at least one concrete example or story from real experience
- Do not over-qualify every statement — thoughtful conviction is more readable than endless hedging
- Match the author's authentic voice — run a sample of their existing writing through the prompt for calibration