Inside the Strategy Room 252. Growth leader mindsets and behaviors
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May 22, 2025 Jill Zucker, a senior partner at McKinsey and expert in growth transformation, joins Rebecca Doherty, who specializes in strategic growth for healthcare and tech clients, and Kate Siegel, an advisor to CEOs on holistic growth strategies. They discuss the essential mindsets for achieving sustainable growth despite uncertainties. The trio highlights key behaviors of successful leaders, the importance of customer feedback, and strategies to optimize resources while pursuing new opportunities. They also emphasize translating growth visions into actionable habits for lasting success.
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Three Growth Pathways
- Only 25% of companies grow profitably and sustain that growth over time.
- Growth leaders use three pathways: expanding the core, innovating adjacencies, and pursuing breakout bets.
Key Mindsets of Growth Leaders
- Invest in growth even during economic turbulence.
- Adopt audacious goals and listen deeply to customers to drive decisions.
Leadership Commitment is Crucial
- CEOs must hold long-term growth ambitions despite short-term pressures.
- Boards and executives must align on growth priorities for sustained success.