Kurt Strovink

Kurt Strovink and Ramesh Srinivasan, both senior partners and coauthors of a new McKinsey book, are joined by Hans-Werner Kaas and Dana Maor. They explore how leadership is transforming in a fast-paced world, emphasizing empathy, humility, and continuous learning. The conversation highlights the inspiring leadership journey of Feeding America’s CEO amidst crisis, the importance of mentorship, and the balance between stress and resilience. They advocate for a more human-centric approach to nurture effective leaders and healthier organizational cultures.

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.

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.

In this insightful discussion, Kurt Strovink, a senior partner at McKinsey and coauthor of 'A CEO for All Seasons,' and Carolyn Dewar, also a senior partner and coauthor of 'CEO Excellence,' share their expertise on navigating CEO leadership cycles. They delve into strategies for new CEOs to start strong, emphasizing the importance of vision setting and listening tours. They explore the critical third season challenges, like evolving strategies and learning continuously. The duo highlights the need for CEOs to future-proof their organizations, ensuring sustainable growth.

Carolyn Dewar, Vik Malhotra, and Kurt Strovink, all senior partners at McKinsey and co-authors of the upcoming book 'A CEO for All Seasons,' delve into the complexities of CEO leadership. They discuss why many CEOs feel unprepared for their roles, the importance of self-reflection, and the unique challenges faced at different stages of leadership. The trio also reveal the six core responsibilities of CEOs and the common blind spots that can hinder their effectiveness, offering valuable insights for aspiring and current leaders alike.