“Genius at Scale offers profound insights into the approaches and skills crucial for driving innovation within organizations, revealing how collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning can catalyze transformation.”
Leaders across sectors have strongly connected with the ideas in Genius at Scale. They recognize the Architect, Bridger, and Catalyst roles as a practical way to lead innovation through co-creation.
Their voices highlight a shared belief: meaningful impact happens when leadership is collective, not individual. Innovation grows when many contribute to shaping the future.
“The best book on innovation I’ve read in at least ten years. We know driving change requires a complex combination of cultural shift, digital acumen, structural change and bridge building within and across organizations”
“Genius at Scale is a remarkable exploration of the often overlooked leadership qualities needed to bring about landscape-altering innovation. Linda A. Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild elucidate how the most powerful engines of growth come from building a generative ecosystem for consumers, communities, suppliers and even competitors alike. The book is inspiring—not only for the C-suite, but for all, as it reveals how leadership and innovation can come from unexpected places, regardless of rank, function, or title.”
Clear, practical, and actionable—the ABC framework resonates with leaders driving change in the real world.
“Genius at Scale is a must read for any leader keen to unleash innovation at scale. Linda A. Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild bring to life their idea of leaders as architects, bridgers, and catalysts.”
“Genius at Scale is a smart, timely guide to the kind of leadership our world urgently needs — bold, inclusive, and built for impact at scale.”
“Genius at Scale gives leaders a clear framework to drive innovation and impact through culture, clarity, and co-creation. Not just vision—execution.”
Reflections from leaders whose work and experience reinforce the importance of co-creation and innovation at scale.
“Genius at Scale is a bold blueprint for the leaders our times demand—those who can unite vision and action, ignite collaboration, and unleash innovation at speed. It speaks directly to my own journey, revealing how to catalyze change, co-create across boundaries, and scale impact in a world that never stops moving.”
“Grounded in a decade of research on exceptional leaders, Genius at Scale equips today’s executives with the mindset and skills to navigate an evolving, complex business world. Through a clear framework, it shows how co-creation, collaboration, and experimentation drive innovation with speed and scale — a powerful guide to sustainable success.”
“In Genius at Scale, Linda Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild reveal both the art and science of betting big. By taking readers inside the day-to-day work of large-scale change at leading companies and organizations, Genius at Scale will help leaders in every walk of life think and work bigger.”
“Genius at Scale delivers uniquely inspiring, keen observations on how real innovation happens - by leaders who architect cultures, bridge boundaries, and spark movements. This book stands out for its current, fresh, practical wisdom and vivid stories that show how collective genius (over lone genius) truly transforms organizations and society at large.”
“In an era when AI scales faster than organizations, Genius at Scale reminds us that the real leverage is human—connecting people, purpose, and incentives. It shows how to design relationships that convert purpose into performance and make innovation repeatable, not accidental.”
“Genius At Scale’s framework of leaders as Architects, Bridgers, and Catalysts captures the essence of exceptional innovators worldwide. Whether they are entrepreneurs reshaping traditional sectors or tech pioneers advancing cutting-edge solutions globally, these standout leaders all embody the traits outlined in this amazing...
...amazing book. Its focus on co-creation is particularly impactful. As I have witnessed time and again as a private equity investor, when leaders build collaborative cultures, forge cross-organizational partnerships and activate ecosystem movements, they consistently drive scalable innovation. These principles are universal, as they transcend geographic and market boundaries to deliver results across diverse contexts. This is a vital read for any leader in today’s dynamic and complex world.”
“Genius at Scale is an inspiring and practical guide to leading innovation in today’s complex world. Through vivid stories and the ABCs of leadership—Architect, Bridger, and Catalyst—the authors show how great leaders build cultures of co-creation, forge powerful partnerships, and ignite movements that transform industries and societies. A must-read for anyone serious about driving meaningful change.”
“Genius at Scale gives leaders a license to be ambitious with how far they can drive an organization through powerful forms of collaboration. Managing an organization of highly talented people can be a challenge. The ABCs provide a framework for maximizing that talent in service of ambitious goals.”
This book is a practical guide for leaders who want to innovate at scale—not just within their organizations, but across entire ecosystems. By spotlighting courageous and generous individuals from around the world, it shows how the ABC roles of Architect, Bridger, and Catalyst can unlock collective genius and transform complexity into opportunity.
"In an era of material AI driven disruption, people-centered innovation isn’t optional—it’s essential. It’s how we move forward with speed and humanity. Genius at Scale offers a compelling roadmap for leaders navigating real-world innovation challenges, reminding us that in a world of exponentially accelerating change, our greatest advantage is our ability to learn, adapt, and empower others to do the same.”
"This book demonstrates, through experience, that leading innovation is possible and necessary in today's world. It offers a practical vision of how exceptional leaders drive large-scale innovation through their focus on purpose, generosity and shared vision. In this adventure, there is no place for individual geniuses but rather for genius at scale capable of activating co – creation both within and beyond their organizations. A must read."
The book brilliantly takes "Collective Genius" to a whole new level; truly valuable and insightful observations of leaders driving innovation at scale around the globe!
“ABC of innovation! A must read for leaders at all levels looking to drive meaningful change in business and society”