The McKinsey Podcast Don’t get stuck in a rut—update how you operate
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May 8, 2025 Join Arne Gast, a Senior Partner at McKinsey, as he shares insights on updating personal operating models for effective leadership. He draws a parallel between refreshing smartphone systems and the need for leaders to adapt and refine their approaches. Discover strategies for managing time, maintaining health, and reconnecting with career purpose. Arne emphasizes the value of sharing operating models with peers and discusses balancing professional duties with personal well-being, especially in a remote work environment.
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Personal Operating Model Insight
- Leaders can think of their personal operating model like a phone OS that needs upgrading when things go wrong or new features appear.
- Reflecting regularly on how you operate helps you stay effective and purposeful as a leader.
Avoid Habitual Rigidity
- Leaders often stick to habits and push through fatigue instead of reflecting and changing their approach.
- Regularly reassess your methods especially when new roles or situations arise, to avoid less effective burnout.
Clarify Priorities and Quit
- Clarify your real mandate by listing stakeholders and their expectations to understand your true priorities.
- Create a quit list by giving up activities or relationships that drain energy and crowd your calendar.