--- title: Blog | Michael Watkins description: "Michael Watkins has spent the past two decades working with leaders, both corporate and public, as they transition to new roles, negotiate the future of their organizations, and craft their legacy as leaders. A recognized expert in his field, he ranked among Thinkers50’s top fifty management influencers globally in 2019. He is the best-selling author of The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, the globally acknowledged handbook for leadership and career transitions, which recently earned the accolade of Amazon’s Top 100 Leadership Books. He is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD Business School in Switzerland and previously served on the faculty at INSEAD and Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in Decision Sciences." --- ## Genesis Blog Explore our Genesis blog, where we share valuable insights, strategies, and practical tips on transition acceleration and leadership development. Gain access to expert knowledge and proven frameworks that can propel your organization and empower your team to excel. Stay updated with the latest trends and industry best practices. ## [Why Most Leadership Transitions Fail—and How to Succeed](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/why-most-leadership-transitions-fail-and-how-to-succeed) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [The First 90 Days](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/the-first-90-days) Jan 29, 2026 1:13:14 PM Leadership transitions are deceptively hard. [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/why-most-leadership-transitions-fail-and-how-to-succeed) ## [Moving Up to Enterprise Leadership: The Seven Seismic Shifts™](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/the-seven-seismic-shifts) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [Leadership Development](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/leadership-development) Jun 11, 2024 10:14:18 AM Based on my extensive interview research with newly appointed business unit leaders, senior... [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/the-seven-seismic-shifts) ## [Being Authentic and Adaptable in Leadership – Resolving the Seeming Paradox](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/being-authentic-and-adaptable-in-leadership-resolving-the-seeming-paradox) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [The First 90 Days](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/the-first-90-days) [Leadership Development](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/leadership-development) [Executive Coaching](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/executive-coaching) May 10, 2024 9:43:45 AM Sarah was a seasoned executive leading a tech startup through a period of rapid growth. Known for... [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/being-authentic-and-adaptable-in-leadership-resolving-the-seeming-paradox) ## [Mastering the 'Biggest Weakness' Interview Question](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/mastering-the-biggest-weakness-interview-question) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [The First 90 Days](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/the-first-90-days) [Executive Coaching](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/executive-coaching) [Development Coaching](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/development-coaching) May 6, 2024 10:09:20 PM The job interview is progressing well. You've explained your skills and highlighted your... [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/mastering-the-biggest-weakness-interview-question) ## [The New CEO’s Guide to Crisis Management](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/the-new-ceos-guide-to-crisis-management) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [Crisis Management](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/crisis-management) Nov 30, 2023 4:34:03 AM In this article, first published by IMD.org, Genesis Co-Founder Michael Watkins and Genesis... [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/the-new-ceos-guide-to-crisis-management) ## [New Article: The Unique Challenges of Developing R&D Leaders](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/developing-rd-leaders-article) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [The First 90 Days](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/the-first-90-days) Jul 28, 2023 1:02:14 PM I had the pleasure of co-authoring an article featured on chieflearningofficer.com, with David Lee,... [ Read more ](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/developing-rd-leaders-article) ## [HBR Article: Start Your New Leadership Role with the End in Mind](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/hbr-article-start-your-new-leadership-role-with-the-end-in-mind) [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) [The First 90 Days](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/tag/the-first-90-days) Jul 24, 2023 6:41:02 PM I am excited to share my latest article on hbr.org, "Start Your New Leadership Role with the End in... 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