#231 – Anthony Leung: AI vs. Authenticity & Keeping LinkedIn Human

Anthony Leung is a social media strategist and founder who's built his reputation on authentic storytelling in the digital age. In this episode, recorded live from London, Anthony breaks down why human connection is beating AI-generated content on LinkedIn and how to build trust in an automation-obsessed world. Anthony has worked with Fortune 500 companies and speaks internationally on social media strategy. He's the founder of his own social media consultancy and is widely recognized for his approach to humanizing brand communication in the AI era. Topics Covered:Why authentic storytelling is the new LinkedIn strategy that cuts through AI noiseThe Conan O'Brien approach to personal content on professional platformsHow AI makes mediocrity easy, but authenticity creates a competitive advantageSmart content repurposing strategies that maintain emotional contextThe risks of fully automated AI content and ghostwritten postsWhy founder-led brands build deeper trust than corporate accountsIntent over volume: posting less but engaging more meaningfully Connect with Anthony:LinkedIn: Anthony Leung The Big Question: Are you leaning too hard on automation, or are you showing up as you? 📩 Subscribe and leave a review to stay updated with new episodes every week! Key Timestamps: 00:05 – Live from London near O2 Arena01:08 – Toronto to London: Founder story03:41 – LinkedIn disruption with personal content05:39 – From automation to authenticity08:13 – Realness & imperfection in video content12:05 – Trust is the new currency19:06 – Posting less, engaging more28:13 – AI-assisted personal LinkedIn strategy33:45 – Founder-led brands build deeper trust Connect with Jason Hunt: Website: https://jayhunt.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmediaspeaker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhuntofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayhuntofficial Sponsor: https://chatello.ai