For today’s companies, the journey to growth is a marathon, not a sprint. To get there, leaders need a holistic approach, with courage and resilience at the core, write McKinsey’s Andy West, Greg Kelly, Jill Zucker, Michael Birshan, and coauthors. In our first featured article, the authors explain how leaders of companies that outperform their peers do so by aligning their behaviors with five critical mindsets: investing in growth, acting boldly, maintaining a customer-centric approach, attracting and nurturing talent, and executing with rigor. In our second featured article, Bob Sternfels and Daniel Pacthod dive into the five leadership practices of great athletes that business leaders can adapt to their own work. Other highlights include the following topics:
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