"Keynote Author" is a designation given by SlideShare to select users who are recognized as "top content creators." What does this program entail and how can you achieve this status? Some samples of my work: http://paulgordonbrown.com/presentations/

1. RockstarSlideShare
Keynote Author
How to become a…RockstarSlideShare

2. TOP creators.
“Keynote Author”
Slideshare’s
designationis a
given to
content

3. a badge
on their
profile.
are denoted by
Keynote Authors

4. special
page.
is featured
Their content
http://www.slideshare.net/keynote_authors
on a

5. PERKS
and there are some other
• Unlimited video uploads
• No ads on your profile or presentation page
• Discounts to presentation design firms
• Profile customization and analytics
• Potential to be featured by SlideShare
• Clickable description field links

6. ?Keynote Author
How do you become a
So…
SlideShare

7. exact
There’s no
FORMULA

8. BUT

9. niche
Find a
B R O A D
NARROW
that’s not too
or too

10. interesting
Have something
and
different
to say.

11. Add
to make your
discoverable.
content
tags l

12. HEADLINE!
Have a compelling

13. Contribute to monthly
upload
campaigns
and…

14. 2015 Upload Campaigns
Join our discussions, and share your expertise! Each month we’ll focus on two topics
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be sure to tag your SlideShare to join the campaign.
More info: blog.slideshare.net
FEB
SEP
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTIVITY HACKS
A new host of wearables will take stage at the annual
Consumer Electronics Show. Share your insights on
wearable technology. Tag: WEARABLES
What are your best productivity hacks to take forth into
the new year? Tag: HACKS
JAN MAR APR
SOCIAL MEDIA SECRETS
STEVE JOBS
Your best tips for standing out on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
Tag: SMSECRETS
Steve Jobs would have turned 60 this year. What are
your favorite lessons from the leader? Tag: STEVEJOBS
MAY
SXSW
Headed to South by Southwest this year? Upload your
speaker decks and share your favorite takeaways.
Tag: SXSW
TED
Let’s talk all things TED: from TEDx decks to your favorite
talks and tips on becoming a TED speaker. Tag: TEDtalks
LEADERSHIP ADVICE
How do you lead in times of turmoil? What are the keys to
being a great leader? Share your best advice.
Tag: LEADERSHIPADVICE
HAPPINESS
CULTURE CODE
Your tips on achieving and sustaining this elusive state.
Tag: HAPPINESS
A successful organization starts with great culture. What
are the values, vision and guidelines that define your
company? Tag: CULTURECODE
GRADUATION ADVICE
What’s your advice to recent graduates for success in
work and life? Tag: GRADUATES
BITCOIN
Share everything we need to know about the virtual
currency and the future of payments. Tag: BITCOIN
JUN
HIGHER EDUCATION
School’s out! What’s next for universities? Share your
thoughts on the future of higher education.
Tag: HIGHEREDUCATION
CANNES LIONS
Your insights, trend reports and news from the annual
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Tag: CANNES
JUL
BEST BOOKS
What are you reading this summer? What are your all-time
favorite books? Tag: BESTBOOKS
AUG
UX DESIGN
In conjunction with UX Week, share the latest trends and
insights on user experience design. Tag: UX
CREATIVITY
How do you spark and promote creativity within yourself
and others? Tag: CREATIVE
HIRING
Your best practices for recruiting and hiring top talent.
Tag: HIRING
DREAMFORCE
Attending Dreamforce? Share your tips and takeaways
from Salesforce’s annual software extravaganza.
Tag: DREAMFORCE
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
Share advice on navigating leadership roles, negotiations,
work/life balance and more as a professional woman.
Tag: WOMENINLEADERSHIP
MARKETING MISTAKES
What are the top things NOT to do as a marketer? Share
your biggest marketing mistakes.
Tag: MARKETINGMISTAKES
SEP OCT NOV DEC
RECIPES
What are your favorite recipes and food dishes?
Tag: RECIPE
STARTUPS
What do entrepreneurs and startups need to know to
succeed? Share your stories and advice.
Tag: STARTUPS
BLOGGING
Your best tips and advice for creating a standout blog.
Tag: BLOGGING
FUTURE OF
What’s in store for the year to come? Where is your
industry headed, and what trends can we expect?
Tag: FUTUREOF
2015

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pages
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16. content
timely
create

17. Learnfrom others

18. ENGAGEthe community

19. use
GOOD
DESIGN

20. all else…
above

21. GOOD
create
CONTENT

22. @paulgordonbrown
www.paulgordonbrown.com
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