Scaling the 21st-Century Leadership Factory

Leading is more difficult now than ever, requiring a new set of critical traits: positive energy, servant leadership, continuous learning, and a humble mindset. CEOs are taking ownership of the leadership development process, moving it beyond HR to the top team. This involves asking the fundamental question: "What kind of leaders do we want to build?" The solution lies in identifying high-potential employees early, steering them toward high-impact opportunities, and championing new approaches to risk-taking and learning. The modern "factory" uses technology, including generative AI, to accelerate learning cycles and provide far-flung teams with access to customized development modules, ensuring the organization can build a deep bench of adaptive leaders faster and more effectively.