Since its launch in March 2022, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest has sold more than 161,000 copies and is being translated into 14 languages. The book’s success isn’t all that surprising—the CEO role, after all, is a hard job and it’s only getting harder. Leaders need helpful, practical guidance to navigate increasing disruption and uncertainty. And “the world needs great leaders right now,” says McKinsey’s Carolyn Dewar, who coauthored the international bestseller with Scott Keller and Vik Malhotra. In the first of a three-part interview, the authors revisit their journey of writing the book and dive into the mindsets that differentiate the best CEOs. Look out for parts two and three in coming weeks. In the meantime, check out some of our most popular CEO insights.
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