NeXt - Board Edition | May 2026

It’s easy to assume that visibility comes from speaking louder, showing up more often, or promoting your achievements as a leader.

In reality, effective visibility—the kind that is credible and authentic—is more nuanced.

In this month’s edition of NeXt, we explore how you can build meaningful visibility and progress in your leadership journey. We also share how you can build a personal leadership brand that differentiates you in a crowded marketplace.

In this edition:

01 Rethinking Visibility: The Common Misconceptions Leaders Have About Being Seen

02 The Three Conditions That Drive Transformation Success

03 Leadership Lounge: How to Create and Maintain Impact as an Emerging Leader

04 How to Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand

05 Leadership Confidence Index

Leadership Lounge

“Impact is more than hitting targets or delivering financial results. It's about how you influence how others think, work, and lead.”

How can you create and maintain impact as an emerging leader? Our leadership advisors share what meaningful leadership impact looks like today, and what sets apart leaders who can sustain it over time.

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Big Data

2.8 points

The drop in CEO confidence in the future-readiness of their C-suite team from 2024 to 2025.

How ready is your organization’s C-suite to face what’s next? Our Leadership Confidence Index found that CEOs' confidence in their C-suite is declining. We examine what’s driving this trend and what this means for you as the next generation of leaders.

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