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As 2022 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular insights of the year. Today, we give you our best-read pieces on strategy and corporate finance, which focus on topics including the war in Ukraine, CEO excellence, inflation, and more. At No. 1. is The ten rules of growth, by Chris Bradley , Rebecca Doherty , and co-authors. Read on for our full top 10, and don’t miss McKinsey Publishing’s 2022 year in review for a month-by-month journey of some of the year’s biggest inflection points.

1. The ten rules of growth

Empirical research reveals what it takes to generate value-creating growth today. Follow a holistic blueprint

Deflating golden balloon caught in barbed wire

2. War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world

The war is devastating lives and roiling markets. Here we track the disruptions that seem likely to shape lives and livelihoods, beyond the immediate crisis. Navigate the crisis

3. Leadership lessons from the world’s best CEOs

The authors of the new book CEO Excellence, who interviewed dozens of the top-performing chief executives, share their most memorable encounters and stories. Get the scoop

4. Navigating inflation: A new playbook for CEOs

Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Lessons from strong leaders and bold action can help CEOs make the decisions that only they can make. Navigate uncertainty

5. War in Ukraine: Lives and livelihoods, lost and disrupted

As uncertainty weighs on decision making, scenarios can provide guidance. Understand the implications

6. The role of ESG and purpose

Answering three questions about purpose and environmental, social, and governance issues can help business leaders zero in on what matters most for their organizations. Pursue purpose

7. Strategic courage in an age of volatility

Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution. Focus now

8. Fear factor: Overcoming human barriers to innovation

Worries about failure, criticism, and career impact hold back many people from embracing innovation. Here’s how to create a culture that accounts for the human side of innovation. Embrace new possibilities

9. Securing Europe’s competitiveness: Addressing its technology gap

Even amid war in Europe and the energy and cost of living crisis that has resulted, the region needs to pay attention to its slow-motion corporate and technology crisis. Understand regional trends

10. In conversation: The new CFO mandate

How finance leaders can reconcile and fulfill their growing portfolios of responsibilities. Understand changing responsibilities

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