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 […]
Cultivating Charisma: Elevating Your Executive Presence
In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership isn’t just about making decisions or managing teams; it’s about commanding a room with confidence, inspiring trust, and leaving a lasting impression. This intangible quality, often referred to as “executive presence,” plays a pivotal role in the success of leaders across all industries. Whether you’re leading a team, negotiating […]
Webinar Recap | Developing R&D Leaders: Challenges and Opportunities
Co-Founder of Genesis Michael Watkins and Genesis Leadership Consultant Janet Spencer recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar on “Developing R&D Leaders: Challenges and Opportunities.” With their extensive experience in leadership development, they provided valuable insights into the hurdles faced in cultivating leadership skills within the research and development (R&D) field and other technically proficient disciplines. In […]
Project Manager to Project Leader: A Development Journey in Global Healthcare
Genesis’ Leadership Development Journeys are designed to accelerate the development of leadership skills and contribute to an increasingly coherent and consistent way of operating across the organization. Through the Leadership Development Journey experience, leadership professionals build skills and capabilities in their respective roles to strengthen their collective approach to executing their responsibilities. In this blog post, we’ll […]





