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Leadership at Scale the McKinsey Way

Leading Blog

In Leadership at Scale , McKinsey partners Claudio Feser, Michael Rennie, and Nicolai Chen Nielson share the McKinsey method for developing more and better leaders across an organization. The McKinsey approach is founded on four beliefs that constitute effective leadership: 1. Using self-directed learning and self-discovery.

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Are You Ready for Recovery?

Leading Blog

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”. This approach self-evidently enables a mindset that offers a long-term perspective.

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Improve Your Positive Influence: Eliminate Common Obstacles

Leading Blog

However, in high-stakes situations, our doubts, self-talk, low awareness, ill-preparedness, and instinct-led execution can make or break our attempts. The intent of our self-talk is to prepare and process, but it’s not necessarily oriented toward achieving +outcomes. Low awareness.

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Executive Coaching Company Breakdown: How to Get the Most Out of Coaching for Strategic Change

N2Growth Blog

So, the question remains: when these top executives want to optimize their performance, become more self-aware, and improve their margins even further, how can they do so? But a study by McKinsey revealed that in today’s business landscape, employees also want to feel valued by their organization.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2024

Leading Blog

Dynamic Drive : The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success by Molly Fletcher This isn’t just another self-help theory: Dynamic Drive is your practical guide to unlocking your true potential. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2013 Compilation

Leading Blog

Be aware in 2014 by @TomAsacker. Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Ford’s Alan Mulally | McKinsey & Company. Wisdom For Your Future Self by Karin Hurt. @NYTimes: Underdog Against Amazon, Best Buy Charges Ahead. From @TalentCulture : Becoming A Leader Others Want To Follow. If Risk Knocks At The Door.

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How to be a Boldly Inclusive Leader

QAspire

Nadella’s story underlines what research from McKinsey & Co. For me, Norman’s insights on being self-aware and being willing to embrace discomfort stood out. Under Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft transformed into a dynamic and forward-thinking organization resulting in growth and innovation.

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