What does it take to be a successful leader today? In this episode, Kurt Strovink, Head of Global CEO Services at McKinsey, explores the evolving challenges of leadership. We’ll discover why leadership has become more complex in recent years and how leaders can stay ahead by embracing human-centric leadership and vulnerability. Kurt delves into balancing purpose with business demands, offering strategies like integrating sustainability and innovation and asking the “Four W” questions to create a meaningful workplace. He also discusses the shift from transactional to holistic learning through peer coaching and reflective spaces, the power of role modeling, and the impact of storytelling. Listeners will learn about the importance of empowered networks, managing leadership loneliness, and why energy maintenance is crucial.

 

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