What does it take to sponsor someone well? Rosalind Chow shares a strategic framework for reshaping workplace relationships and advancing talent. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: The ‘right kind’ of sponsorship could advance your career

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Our May obituaries also include a celebrity optician, a legendary blind guitarist who saw the world through music, and a renowned geophysicist who once worked with Mother Teresa. Source: McKinsey A clothier turned philanthropist, the dad behind a ‘leap’ in learning, and a ‘key’ curator of African art

In a new survey, CFOs report a continued push to transform their organizations. Here’s how they can best support those efforts. Source: McKinsey Four dos and don’ts for CFOs leading transformations

Shifting tariffs and trade policies are pushing companies to rethink their supply chain strategies to protect growth and stay competitive. Source: McKinsey The new tariff reality: From risk to resilience

Cutting emissions is more important than ever. Marginal abatement cost curves help companies develop cost-effective strategies. Source: McKinsey Understanding the price of decarbonization

Accelerating consolidation is reshaping the industry. Three imperatives could help companies better position themselves to be among the leaders of tomorrow. Source: McKinsey A turning point amid tailwinds for fitness and wellness

Aviation industry experts remain skeptical amid high costs and technical feasibility challenges. Source: McKinsey Does a next-generation airliner make business sense?

Marketing has slid to the back seat at many companies, resulting in a loss of customer focus. Bringing the chief marketing officer up front and aligning with the CEO and CFO can reignite sustainable growth. Source: McKinsey The CMO’s comeback: Aligning the C-suite to drive customer-centric growth

As the number and complexity of geopolitically motivated investment controls grow, business leaders need to assess foreign investment opportunities in a way that prevents unpleasant surprises. Source: McKinsey Operating in a world of growing investment controls