Great leaders know that success isn’t a singular achievement—it’s an ongoing journey. That’s why they avoid the “complacency trap,” or getting too comfortable with their existing knowledge and routines. If you’re feeling stuck in life or at work, consider taking a page from the best CEOs, who tend to prioritize these four things to sustain a high level of performance throughout their tenure:
- enhancing their learning agenda
- taking an outsider’s perspective
- collaboratively defining the S-curve
- future-proofing the organization
Explore these insights from McKinsey’s Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vik Malhotra, Kurt Strovink, and others to learn how those at the top get unstuck in today’s complex business environment.
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