Russ Hill

The leadership training industry is at a crossroads. While investment continues to rise, 75% of organizations say their leadership development efforts are not very effective, and only 18% report that leaders consistently meet business goals. 

The 2026 Leadership Reality Report identifies three defining realities shaping leadership today: Volatility is constant. Versatility is non-negotiable. Ambiguity limits visibility and certainty. 

In this session, Lone Rock Leadership cofounder and managing partner, Russ Hill will share how four essential capabilities for 2026: Adaptive Velocity, Relationship Fluency, Networked Influence, and Focused Execution, and show how forward-thinking L&D leaders and teams are redesigning development strategies to build leaders who deliver measurable results in today's fast-changing environment. 

• Understand the three realities redefining leadership in 2026.
• Explore the four leadership priorities driving real business outcomes. 
• Gain practical insight into how L&D teams are modernizing leadership development for speed, agility, and results.