Leadership Development for a Transformational Future

The Vertical Edge

Sheila M. Boysen-Rotelli

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Routledge
29 September 2025

Occupational & industrial psychology; Business strategy; Management: leadership & motivation; Personnel & human resources management; Organisational theory & behaviour

An essential resource for leaders seeking to thrive in ambiguity, this book explores the pressing need for vertical leadership development in a world defined by rapid change, digital revolution, and complexity.

Traditional horizontal leadership development focuses on skills but falls short in helping leaders navigate complexity, ambiguity, and exponential technological advances. What’s needed now is vertical development that emphasizes expanding leaders' capacity to think strategically, manage complexity, and lead with empathy. This book bridges the gap between traditional leadership development and modern demands by providing practical tools for vertical development and, uniquely, integrating digital coaching platforms. Backed by case studies and insights from global leaders who have successfully applied vertical development, it offers actionable frameworks and strategies and introduces AI-driven coaching solutions to enhance leadership growth.

Ideal for senior executives, leadership coaches, HR professionals, organizational consultants, and postgraduate leadership students, this book will help readers cultivate the mindset and skills necessary to succeed in a complex and rapidly changing world.

By: Sheila M. Boysen-Rotelli
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781041083382
ISBN 10: 1041083386
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 29 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Chapter 1: Introduction to Vertical Leadership Development (VLD). Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Vertical Leadership Development. Chapter 3: Stages of Vertical Leadership Development. Chapter 4: Assessing Vertical Growth. Chapter 5: Turning up the Temperature with Heat Experiences. Chapter 6: Colliding Perspectives – Expanding Worldviews for Vertical Growth. Chapter 7: Elevated Sense Making. Chapter 8: Overcoming the Challenges and Criticisms of Vertical Development. Chapter 9: The Future of Vertical Development and Its Evolving Role in Leadership. Glossary

Sheila M. Boysen-Rotelli, PhD, PHR, MCC, is Professor of Organizational Leadership and Business Administration, Master Certified Coach, Leadership Development Consultant and the founder/owner of Professional Success Coaching.