The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.
This episode of The McKinsey Podcast introduces a new book, "A CEO for All Seasons," which outlines four stages of a CEO's leadership journey: stepping up, starting strong, staying ahead, and handing over. The authors, McKinsey senior partners Scott Keller, Carolyn Dewar, Kurt Strovink, and Vik Malhotra, share unexpect...
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, hosts Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fasaro interview McKinsey senior partner Nora Gardner and McKinsey partner Sarah Tucker-Ray about the economic potential of investing in advanced manufacturing facilities in rural America. Gardner discusses the characteristics, diversity, and key ...
The McKinsey Podcast episode features Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fasaro, along with McKinsey leaders Lareina Yee, Sven Smit, and Roger Roberts, discussing key tech trends from McKinsey's annual report. Lareina Yee differentiates agentic AI from previous AI forms, highlighting its autonomous task completion capabilities ...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fasaro host McKinsey Senior Partner Shelley Stewart III and McKinsey Senior Partner Kelsey Robinson to discuss the disconnect between CEOs and CMOs and how to bridge this gap for company growth. They explore research presented at CannesLion, highlightin...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Jorge Amar joins talent experts Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock, along with Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly, to explore the evolving landscape of AI agents in the workforce. The discussion clarifies the definition of agentic AI, differentiating it...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, hosts Lucia Raheli and Roberta Fusaro interview McKinsey senior partner Tim Koller about Warren Buffett's legacy as he steps down from Berkshire Hathaway, emphasizing his independent thinking and long-term investment approach. Koller also discusses the principles of valuation, h...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Alexander Thiel discusses the sporting goods market, highlighting a deceleration in growth due to economic headwinds, inflation, and cautious consumer behavior. He emphasizes the importance of brand value beyond price, the threat of challenger brands, and the growing wellness tr...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fasaro host Cindy Levy and Shubham Singhal to discuss strategies for business leaders to respond to ongoing volatility in light of current tariff negotiations and broader macroeconomic factors. The discussion covers the impact of tariffs on business cos...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, hosts Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fasaro interview McKinsey partner JP Julien about the affordable housing crisis in the U.S. Julien discusses the massive housing shortage, estimating 8.2 million fewer units than needed in 2023, growing to 9.6 million by 2035, which forces 40 mill...
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, hosts Lucia Rahilly and Roberta Fusaro discuss the escalating demand for data centers driven by the growth of AI, featuring insights from McKinsey leaders Pankaj Sachdeva and Jesse Noffsinger. The conversation highlights the challenges of meeting the increasing power requirement...
The McKinsey Podcast episode features discussions on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with McKinsey experts Jake Henry, who discusses the current state of M&A and the impact of geopolitical situations, and Mieke Van Oostende, who addresses the importance of culture in mergers. Jake highlights key sectors driving M&A acti...
This episode explores the concept of a personal operating model for leaders, emphasizing the need for continuous updates and adjustments to enhance effectiveness. Arne Gast likens this model to a phone's operating system, suggesting leaders should upgrade when facing challenges or new situations. He identifies key elem...
This episode explores the burgeoning field of quantum computing and its potential impact on various industries. Against the backdrop of recent advancements by major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, McKinsey partner Michael Bogobowicz demystifies quantum computing, contrasting it with classical comput...
This episode explores the evolving landscape of the fashion industry in 2025, focusing on consumer behavior shifts and the impact of geopolitical factors and AI. Against the backdrop of macroeconomic volatility and low consumer confidence, the discussion highlights a move towards "perceived value" over price, exemplifi...
This episode explores the challenges women face in achieving career advancement, particularly the disproportionate difficulty they encounter in securing their first promotion. Against the backdrop of McKinsey's research, the "broken rung" phenomenon is highlighted, revealing that for every 100 men promoted, only 81 w...
This podcast discusses the slow adoption rate of generative AI despite significant hype. The panel, featuring an investor, product manager, and trust and safety expert, debates the reasons for this, citing factors like the time needed for user adoption and the complexities of enterprise implementation. They highlight...
This McKinsey podcast interviews Ferry Grijpink at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona about the current state of the mobile technology industry. The discussion covers key trends like the subdued but present excitement around AI, the disruptive potential of direct-to-satellite communication, and the evolving role of 5G...
This McKinsey podcast discusses the current state of the global banking industry, exploring its apparent success despite underlying concerns. The discussion covers areas such as declining labor productivity despite significant tech investment, competition from fintechs and big tech, and the need for banks to adapt to ...
This McKinsey podcast discusses building a 21st-century leadership factory, focusing on six key leadership traits (optimism, selfless leadership, continuous learning, resilience, levity, and stewardship). The discussion features insights from McKinsey senior partners and a Navy SEAL senior advisor, who share their exp...
This panel discussion rebroadcasts a McKinsey Live webinar summarizing key conversations from the World Economic Forum in Davos. The panelists, McKinsey senior partners, discussed prevalent themes including the rapid advancement of AI, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the need for national competitiveness. Sp...
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