Why Visibility Has Become the New Test of Leadership

Riadh Manita et al.

MIT Sloan Management Review2026https://doi.org/10.63383/rjye3339article
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In today’s consulting firms, experience and results are not enough: High-performing individuals who want to earn organizational trust and advance to higher levels need strong visibility within and outside of their organizations. The challenge for ambitious high performers is to make that visibility credible. Interviews with senior partners reveal three levers that advancing leaders must focus on: internal recognition, external reputation, and digital trust. Consider actions that individuals and companies should take to manage visibility.

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@article{riadh2026,
  title        = {{Why Visibility Has Become the New Test of Leadership}},
  author       = {Riadh Manita et al.},
  journal      = {MIT Sloan Management Review},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.63383/rjye3339},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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