Leaders need to move toward putting resilience into action. Source: McKinsey Building a resilient tomorrow: Concrete actions for global leaders

Affinity Solutions CEO talks about how consumer spending might be impacted if the government shuts down.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Will the Government Shut Down in 2024?

AI is drawing big investments with its promise of new efficiencies, but ethics and regulation remain concerns, according to a Wharton Future of Finance roundtable. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton AI in Finance: The Promise and Potential Pitfalls

Wharton’s Wendy De La Rosa explains why everybody should take a “financial health day” to examine their personal finances without pressure or judgment.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why You Need a Financial Health Day

Sports executives share strategies for leaders to drive more inclusive work environments and make informed business decisions.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Does Prioritizing Diversity Reshape the Business and Culture of Sports?

In a globally connected and highly politicized world, organizations are increasingly expected to comment on social, political, and environmental issues. But taking a stance doesn’t always make business sense and can backfire when employees or consumers see a disconnect between leaders’ words and actions. Alison Taylor, associate professor at New York University, says there’s a better way to make decisions on corporate speech, which includes involving workers Read more about When Should Companies Weigh in on Contentious Issues?[…]

Early results from our proprietary CEO Excellence Assessment Tool offer insights into the key issues facing more than 100 CEOs, mostly from Asia, and where they feel most confident—and most vulnerable. Source: McKinsey CEO excellence: How do leaders assess their own performance?

Our latest findings bolster the case for programmatic M&A. But beyond doing more deals, what gives programmatic acquirers an edge—and how does their dealmaking translate to value creation? Source: McKinsey What programmatic acquirers do differently

Infrastructure CEOs can prepare as the industry adapts to changing technology and shifting stakeholder and societal expectations. Source: McKinsey The changing role of the infrastructure CEO

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: We’re All Animals | No. 167[…]