Why do some of the most skilled CEOs still struggle to lead effectively? It’s not about mastering more strategies—it’s about mastering a human-centered approach to leadership. #TheJourneyOfLeadershipBook reveals the core insight that sets exceptional leaders apart: human-centric leadership starts from within. Embrace humility, confidence, and empathy to inspire your team and drive your business forward. Learn how to embed purpose, inspire boldness, and empower your people. Discover the tools and insights that top CEOs use to lead authentically and effectively in a complex world: https://mck.co/4bW9HaF
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Amid today’s workplace and talent revolution, organizations need the ability to transform again and again. Success relies on your most critical resource – your people. From your employee value proposition to your operating model, every part of your organization needs to be set up to enable talent and drive momentum. McKinsey's People & Organizational Performance practice helps you realize your strategy today and sustain performance in the future.
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Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But attracting them remains a challenge, and those who get hired don’t stay for long. What do these workers want? To become an employer of choice for Gen Z, manufacturers should invest in workers and improve the employee experience, offering them flexibility and more control over their career pathways. These factors are critical for Gen Z and are important for other workers, too. Find out more: mck.co/4b1Urta #GenZ #Talent #Workforce
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An organization’s health is the best predictor of its long-term financial and operational performance. Our latest research on the topic continues to show that healthy organizations are not just higher performers but also more resilient and better able to manage downside risk. Organizational health comprises 3 elements: - How well the entire organization rallies around a common vision and strategy - How well the organization executes its strategy - How well the organization innovates and renews itself over time. Learn more about our work to measure and improve organizational health: https://mck.co/OHI #OrganizationalHealth #Leadership #Culture #Performance (Audio credit: Culturati Summit)
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Talent retention is a top operational priority for employers today. To craft an effective talent strategy that improves frontline stability and productivity, leaders should first evaluate their organizations through 5 critical lenses. Find out how an integrated Ops-HR operating model can help: https://mck.co/3LFELkj #Talent #Workforce #HR #Operations
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Labor markets in advanced economies are exceptionally tight today, and shifting demographics could intensify this trend in the future. As workforces age and population growth decelerates, how can leaders boost participation and productivity? Join us tomorrow, July 30, for a virtual event exploring new McKinsey Global Institute research on labor market trends. Sign up here: https://mck.co/4cQmIE6
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Many companies don’t know how to make the most of their middle managers. High-performing individual contributors often advance to people management even when ill-suited to it, while successful people leaders assume senior roles that disconnect them from their teams. Creating different career tracks for each can help. Learn more about what organizations can do to support and uplift their mid-level leaders: mck.co/3Ti8t3I #MiddleManagers #Leadership #OrganizationDesign
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Many leaders find it challenging to link their aspirations with the actual performance of their organizations. To make a lasting impact with teams and the broader organization, human-centric leadership is key. In their new book, The Journey of Leadership, McKinsey’s Dana Maor, Hans-Werner Kaas, Kurt Strovink, and Ramesh Srinivasan make the case for leaders connect with themselves first in order to inspire and empower their organizations. Read an excerpt here: https://mck.co/45rXMzH #TheJourneyOfLeadershipBook #Leadership #Empathy
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Operations technologies have arrived, but the productivity gains have not. Many industrial organizations aren't structured to fully leverage these innovations, resulting in stagnant productivity growth. The real challenge is to adapt organizational structures to complement technology. While traditional methods excelled in mass production, the rise of automation requires handling nonstandard processes. Many organizations are struggling to keep pace with this shift. Learn how to bridge the gap and unlock high performance: https://mck.co/3SgxgnJ #Workforce #FutureofWork #Operations
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Skilled workers are in high demand but in short supply, posing a serious challenge to US economic progress and prosperity. What’s next? In an episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, talent leaders Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock discuss our research on the skilled labor shortage, as well as what organizations can do to attract new workers to these roles and to help them thrive. Listen to the full episode here: mck.co/3VnvWRS #SkilledTrades #Workforce #Manufacturing #Construction
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The best leaders know they don’t have to be the smartest in the room. They seek out others’ insights and tools to succeed. In #TheJourneyOfLeadershipBook, we reveal the untold stories of CEOs who’ve mastered this art. Learn from the trials and triumphs of CEOs who’ve transformed not just their businesses but themselves through self-awareness, humility, and authentic connection. This book isn’t about strategy or finance. It’s about embracing the human-centric leadership that today’s complex world demands. Learn more: https://mck.co/4fc3FFG
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