What does effective leadership look like in an era of constant disruption? It starts with building adaptable organizations, staying anchored in culture, and finding new paths to growth. In recent conversations with McKinsey Senior Partner Eric Kutcher, Goldman Sachs’ Chair and CEO David Solomon and Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta share distinctive perspectives on how they manage change with clarity and conviction.
Solomon notes that while faster innovation can cause short-term disruption, it also creates new possibilities for growth. “I think the economy is very nimble. If you create real efficiency, you have more capacity to invest in growth and other opportunities.”
Nassetta, reflecting on Hilton’s transformation through shifting market dynamics and operating challenges, stresses that reinvention must be continuous, not a one-time effort.
Dive into the interviews below to explore how business leaders are navigating disruption—from leading with humility to reinventing business models and managing industry-wide shifts with resilience and long-term focus.
Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon on adapting to disruption
Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta on culture, strategy, and reinvention
What great leaders know about not knowing it all
Transforming from a position of strength: Brambles CEO Graham Chipchase
The big pivot: Interview with Körber CEO Stephan Seifert
Brilliant Moves: Coffee with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby