Kent Lineback (1943–2024) was a veteran executive and bestselling author recognized for his deep expertise in leadership and organizational innovation. With a 25-year career spanning senior roles at PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, he became a prominent authority on management practices. Lineback co-authored influential titles like “Collective Genius” and “Being the Boss” alongside Harvard professor Linda Hill, and his work remains a staple in the Harvard Business Review’s leadership curriculum.
