Every chapter of the CEO journey comes with a unique set of challenges—and opportunities. Whether you’re a senior executive who aspires to the top job or you’re a celebrated CEO who’s preparing to pass the baton to a successor, check out this series of McKinsey Quarterly articles from senior partners Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra, and Kurt Strovink for high-impact leadership advice. Then dive into lessons from the world’s best CEOs, and bookmark The McKinsey guide to excelling as a CEO for the latest insights on topics that should be at the top of your agenda.
Stepping up: Becoming a high-potential CEO candidate
Starting strong: Making your CEO transition a catalyst for renewal
Staying ahead: How the best CEOs continually improve performance
Sending it forward: Successfully transitioning out of the CEO role
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