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Fall of the Imperial CEO, Rise of the Facilitator?

Ramesh Srinivasan, Senior Partner, McKinsey, Dean of the Bower Forum

26-Feb-25 12:00

Fall of the Imperial CEO, Rise of the Facilitator?

The era of the all-powerful, top-down CEO is fading. Today’s leaders must balance confidence with humility, control with empowerment, and profitability with purpose. But how can they make this shift? And what does it take to unlearn outdated management styles to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world? On Enterprise Explores, we speak with Ramesh Srinivasan, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Dean of the Bower Forum, to unpack insights from The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out.

We explore the critical role of self-awareness in leadership, why psychological safety is essential for high-performing teams, and how leaders can develop micro-habits that drive long-term success. We also examine why leadership is an ongoing journey, not a final goal, and why today’s CEOs must act as facilitators rather than dictators to thrive.

Whether you're an aspiring executive or a seasoned leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of leadership.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  the workplacemanagingCorporatespersonal development

Tags:  leadership transformationCEO mindsetself-aware leadershipMcKinsey leadership insightshuman-centric leadershipexecutive coachingmodern leadership trendscorporate leadership strategies





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