
Carolyn Dewar
Senior partner at McKinsey, co-leads the global CEO Excellence practice with Scott Keller. Co-author of CEO Excellence.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 47min
191. Best of 2023 - How to make a strong start as a CEO
Carolyn Dewar, senior partner and founder of CEO Excellence Practice, and Kurt Strovink, senior partner and co-leader of global CEO initiative, discuss advice for new CEOs, including the importance of listening, emotional connection, and setting clear goals. They also address engaging former peers and board alignment.

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Nov 9, 2023 • 43min
183. How mid-tenure CEOs find a new gear
Guests Kurt Strovink and Carolyn Dewar discuss how mid-tenure CEOs can avoid complacency and create more value. They explore challenges faced, continuous learning, taking an outsider's perspective, and charting the next S curve. Valuable insights for CEOs to sustain high performance and adapt strategies based on experience.

Feb 15, 2022 • 24min
111. Leadership lessons from the world’s best CEOs. Ep 2
Scott Keller and Carolyn Dewar, senior partners at McKinsey, co-lead the CEO Excellence practice alongside Vik Malhotra, a former chair in the Americas region. They dive into the essential role of cultural management, likening it to financial strategy, and discuss how top CEOs cultivate a unified cultural vision. The trio shares insights on evolving leadership mindsets post-pandemic, emphasizing resilience and 'stagility.' Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of humility, authenticity, and trust in effective leadership.

Apr 14, 2023 • 47min
Carolyn Dewar, Sr Partner - McKinsey, Bestselling Author - CEO Excellence
Carolyn Dewar, a senior partner at McKinsey and bestselling author, dives into her inspiring journey from a suburb outside Toronto to shaping leadership practices at McKinsey. She shares insights on the six mindsets that set top CEOs apart, highlighting the significance of balancing quantitative and qualitative leadership methods. Carolyn also discusses the importance of authenticity, overcoming self-doubt, and recognizing personal strengths, especially among women, to foster meaningful connections in both professional and personal spheres.

Apr 6, 2023 • 36min
252 Thursday Refresh with Carolyn Dewar: CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
Carolyn Dewar, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of CEO Excellence, shares insights on effective leadership. She identifies six key mindsets that distinguish top-performing CEOs, emphasizing the importance of corporate strategy and organizational alignment. Carolyn discusses the evolving role of CEOs, the need for high-functioning teams over individual performance, and highlights how empathy and coaching are essential in today's complex world. She also underlines the significance of trust and personal growth for lasting leadership success.