Genius at Scale (2026)

Innovation does not simply happen; it must be led. In this powerful book, leadership scholar Linda A. Hill, Harvard researcher Emily Tedards, and former Microsoft innovation executive Jason Wild explore how leaders can drive and scale innovation in a world shaped by constant technological disruption, economic volatility, and radically changing demographics and work practices. Building on Hill’s award-winning book Collective Genius, the authors show that moving from generating new ideas to scaling them requires cocreation: collaborating, experimenting, and learning with others both within and beyond the organization. They identify three essential leadership roles: the Leader as Architect, who shapes the culture and capabilities needed for cocreation; the Leader as Bridger, who builds partnerships across teams and organizations; and the Leader as Catalyst, who activates and cultivates movements across ecosystems. Profiles of leaders from Mastercard, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sampark Foundation, and the ANA spinoff avatarin illustrate the mindset, skills, and digital understanding required to lead in an increasingly uncertain and challenging world. Genius at Scale offers current and aspiring leaders a guide to mastering the art and practice of innovation.