The Walker Webcast Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner of McKinsey
Jan 8, 2026
Carolyn Dewar, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of the bestseller 'A CEO for All Seasons', shares invaluable insights from advising Fortune 100 CEOs. She dives into critical topics like how to leverage AI as a thought partner and the necessity for leaders to make bold early moves. Carolyn emphasizes cultivating a purpose-driven leadership mindset, avoiding complacency, and the importance of adapting strategies amidst uncertainty. Her practical advice is aimed at empowering leaders to unlock potential and inspire their teams.
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Schedule Time To Do The CEO's Thinking
- Carve out regular time to step back, think, and plan instead of letting your calendar happen to you.
- Treat thinking and integrative work as part of your job because you alone see all the pieces.
Mindsets Over Mechanics
- Top CEOs differ in style but share common mindsets that shape many behaviors.
- Mindsets explain sustained outperformance more than specific tactics or habits.
Make Early Bold Moves With Care
- Make one or two bold, early moves to establish momentum and your leadership identity.
- Be bold but ensure those moves are high-probability wins; being bold and wrong is fatal.
