What it takes to become—and remain—an effective CEO
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When a new CEO steps into the role, there's often intense focus on the first one hundred days. What they signal, what they change, and how they set direction. But what does it take to lead not just in those early moments, but over the long arc of a career? In this episode, you'll hear from four McKinsey who will walk us through the CEO journey, from preparing for the role to navigating those critical early days. to sustaining performance and continuing to evolve over time.
Oh This is the McKinsey Podcast, where we help you make sense out of the world's toughest business challenges. I'm Roberta Fasaro, your host for today. Let's start
Before day one. Before the title, before the spotlight. What distinguishes leaders who actually make it to the CEO role? Here's McKinsey partner Blair Epstein. The people who end up in a CEO chair.
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