This article was originally published in Dr. Michael Watkins’s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Leading Edge, on May 9, 2025. Tomorrow’s leaders will navigate a world of unrelenting change. Digital/AI-driven transformation, global turmoil, shifting workforce expectations, and stakeholder activism are enduring features of the business environment. Organizations must proactively cultivate leaders who anticipate, shape, and sustain the future. […]
Outmoded and Best Practices in High-Potential Leadership Development
This article was originally published in Dr. Michael Watkins’s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Leading Edge, on May 12, 2025. The need to develop the next generation of high-potential leaders has never been more critical than in today’s turbulent, rapidly evolving business landscape. Organizations face unprecedented complexities driven by digital transformation, rapid technological advancements such as artificial intelligence […]
A Collaborative Approach to Leadership Development
In the world of coaching and leadership development, traditional consulting models often feel like a one-way street. Consultants prescribe solutions based on their expertise, while clients passively receive them. At Genesis, we believe in a more collaborative and empowering approach of co-creation. Breaking Free from the Doctor-Patient Model Tired of the “doctor-patient” model that dominates […]
Mid-Year Reflection from Genesis CEO
Leadership development is a continuous journey. It requires constant learning, adaptation, and growth. At Genesis Advisers, we believe in partnering with organizations to build leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and drive results. As we reach the halfway point of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and […]
Moving Up to Enterprise Leadership: The Seven Seismic Shifts™
Based on my extensive interview research with newly appointed business unit leaders, senior executives charged with developing next-generation talent, and senior HR managers, I identified the seven seismic shifts that managers must make to become effective enterprise leaders: I’ve explored these shifts over the years, including in my popular HBR article “How Managers Become Leaders”. In […]
Being Authentic and Adaptable in Leadership – Resolving the Seeming Paradox
Sarah was a seasoned executive leading a tech startup through a period of rapid growth. Known for her commitment to transparency and fairness, she embodied authentic leadership principles. Her team admired her integrity and trusted her implicitly. However, Sarah found her commitment to authenticity challenged by the pressure of sustaining growth in the face of […]





