Three Truths About High Potentials in 2026
At a recent SCNetwork session, I had the opportunity to share some early findings from our upcoming The Roundtable’s 2026 Report on High Potential Leaders. Over the past year, we’ve gathered hundreds of data points and leaned into countless conversations with leaders and HR partners. Thanks to our research partner, Management Research Group (MRG), we were also able to dive below the behaviours that differentiate high potential talent and explore the motivational drivers that set them apart.







