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New McKinsey book: the unwritten rules about career advancement for women 

New McKinsey book: the unwritten rules about career advancement for women 

A new McKinsey book brings together a decade of research, insights, and personal narratives to help women advance in their careers.

New McKinsey book explores how CEOs learn to lead

New McKinsey book explores how CEOs learn to lead

Most leaders say they feel unprepared for the CEO role. The Journey of Leadership aims to change that.

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Senior partner Tiffany Burns named one of the most influential executives in America by Savoy

Senior partner Tiffany Burns named one of the most influential executives in America by Savoy

The managing partner for the firm’s Atlanta office reflects on how she shaped her consulting career into a force for inclusion.

How parenting through a tough medical diagnosis inspired a new way to lead and live

How parenting through a tough medical diagnosis inspired a new way to lead and live

Scott Keller’s work counseling CEOs and unleashing potential in the workplace grew out of deeply personal problem solving.

Lessons in leadership and well-being from Bill George

Lessons in leadership and well-being from Bill George

The former Medtronic CEO and Harvard Business School professor joined McKinsey leaders for a conversation on how to create, protect, and grow well-being practices on our teams and in our lives.

Adam Grant on leadership, emotional intelligence, and the value of thinking like a scientist

Adam Grant on leadership, emotional intelligence, and the value of thinking like a scientist

The renowned organizational psychologist was our first guest in a new discussion series devoted to helping leaders build and lead resilient teams.

In Abu Dhabi, the next generation is learning that good leadership blends head and heart

In Abu Dhabi, the next generation is learning that good leadership blends head and heart

McKinsey and Aberkyn have kicked off the second edition of Qiyada Emerging Leaders, a year-long leadership program that aims to develop purpose-driven talent in the United Arab Emirates capital.

Three books to sharpen your leadership skills in 2020

Three books to sharpen your leadership skills in 2020

Lessons in driving better results, guiding large-scale change, and thriving as a young leader in an uncertain world.

A first in Saudi Arabia: Qimam Fellowships develop young talent

A first in Saudi Arabia: Qimam Fellowships develop young talent

There is a myth that there is a lack of young, local leaders in Saudi Arabia. McKinsey’s inaugural Qimam Fellowship program, with 50 exceptional fellows chosen from around the country, proves this is wrong.

Inspiring leadership in young scientists

Inspiring leadership in young scientists

Inspiring science leadership in the next generation

Johanne Lavoie: Carving a path to leadership in the Canadian Rockies

Johanne Lavoie: Carving a path to leadership in the Canadian Rockies

Deep in the Canadian Rockies, in a ski lodge, about two dozen executives from a fast-growing logistics company debrief what happened less than an hour earlier in the sunlit glade outside.

Developing future leaders in Southeast Asia

Developing future leaders in Southeast Asia

Our firm is sometimes described as “a leadership factory” because so many McKinsey alumni go on to play leadership roles elsewhere. What’s less widely known is that in many countries we also help create next-generation leaders by supporting mentorship and development programs for young people.