What do Olympic athletes and successful CEOs have in common? Both manage their time and energy with intention, prioritize recovery, commit to continuous learning, leverage data, and build resilience in fast-changing and competitive environments. These practices are as critical to business leaders as they are to elite athletes, according to McKinsey’s Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels and Senior Partner Daniel Pacthod.
As world-class athletes take center stage at the Winter Olympics—which kick off this weekend in Milan and Cortina, Italy—explore these insights on leadership, sports, and what it takes to go for gold, both on the ski slopes and in the corner office.
The CEO as elite athlete: What business leaders can learn from modern sports
In the long run: What leaders can learn from an Olympic gold medalist
The athlete’s mindset for digital and AI transformation
Building the AI muscle of your business leaders
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