FranklinCovey On Leadership Carolyn Dewar: What Sets Exceptional CEOs Apart
Oct 7, 2025
Join Carolyn Dewar, a McKinsey senior partner and author, as she explores what makes exceptional CEOs shine. She unveils the six crucial mindsets that define great leaders, sharing insights on how to balance them effectively. Learn about the importance of making bold moves early and overcoming analysis paralysis in high-stakes environments. Carolyn discusses the four seasons of a CEO's journey and emphasizes a focus on continuous learning. With practical advice, she illustrates how CEOs can protect their time and enhance organizational success.
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Common Mindsets Behind Diverse Styles
- Exceptional CEOs share consistent mindsets even when their styles differ.
- Dewar found six recurring mindsets by studying top CEOs across industries and geographies.
Reframe The Game To Expand Opportunity
- Make bold, well-informed strategic moves early to reframe the game's size.
- Ajay Banga reframed MasterCard's goal as "kill cash," which unlocked new markets and product lines.
Decide And Act Amid Uncertainty
- Act decisively with incomplete information instead of waiting for perfect certainty.
- Leaders must choose courageous directions even amid geopolitical and technological uncertainty.
