When business meets stardom

From economists to scholars and chief executives, McKinsey Global Publishing’s repository of interviews on crucial business topics is well-known. But did you know that some of our featured guests are also stars—on the big screen, on the small screen, and off-screen? Check out these “Insights to Impact” conversations spanning more than a decade, including with actors Geena Davis, Matt Damon, and Terry Crews.

And for more insights from public figures in the business world, check out the best-selling CEO Excellence book, which dives into the distinguishing mindsets of 67 high-performing CEOs, from McKinsey’s Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Maholtra.

Actor Terry Crews wants you to open up (2022)

Producer Stacey Sher on the future of movies and streaming (2022)

COVID-19: A catalyst to cancel burnout culture? (2022)

Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull (2016)

Addressing unconscious bias (2015)

Making water flow: An interview with Matt Damon and Gary White (2014)

‘In the long run, consistency always wins out’: An interview with Olympic decathlon champion Dan O’Brien (2012)

Innovation lessons from Pixar: An interview with Oscar-winning director Brad Bird (2008)

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