# The New Rules for Becoming an Enterprise Leader

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Podcast: [HBR IdeaCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hbr-ideacast-7830625)
Published: 2026-07-14T11:09:40+00:00
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## Resource

What does it take to succeed in an enterprise-level leadership role today? Michael Watkins, professor at IMD and author of the book The First 90 Days, says that the leap from functional or business line manager to a more senior position is tricker than ever owing to three factors: AI, geopolitical complexity, and compressed leadership pipelines. He explains what that means for executives aspiring to make the transition and outlines all the new skills and capabilities they need to rise to the top now. Watkins is author of the HBR article, "3 Forces Are Redefining the Transition from Manager to Leader."

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