RESEARCH REPORT
Leadership Evolution Report 2025
Leadership in an era of constant change.
Our research with 568 leaders across industries reveals both the challenges they’re facing and what’s helping the best ones succeed.
What we discovered:
- What most successful leaders have in common, beyond traditional skills
- An undeniable disconnect between senior leaders and frontline teams
- The five shifts leaders need to make now
- Top growth priorities leaders identified for 2025
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Who should read this report?

- Senior leaders looking to close the disconnect between leadership vision and operational reality
- People leaders seeking to develop capabilities that evolve with changing demands
- Directors and managers navigating the pressure of constant change while keeping teams engaged
Key questions this report answers
Leadership is evolving rapidly. Here are some of the critical questions this report addresses.
Discover why directors and middle managers feel caught in the middle, and what organizations can do to help.
Learn the specific approaches that distinguish leaders who harness AI as a strategic advantage from those who struggle with implementation.
Uncover the surprising patterns revealed by our research that set exceptional leaders apart – beyond traditional leadership skills.
Explore the preparation gap identified in our research and what it means for organizational readiness in an era of constant change.
Find out what 568 leaders across industries say they need to evolve their leadership – and why traditional development programs often miss the mark.