Stablecoins are transforming payments globally, and tailwinds may cause a material shift across the payments industry in 2025 for which incumbents and disruptors alike must make urgent preparations. Source: McKinsey The stable door opens: How tokenized cash enables next-gen payments

Wharton management professor discusses how AI is reshaping job forecasts, CEO decision-making, and long-standing misconceptions about which roles are at risk.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Business Leaders Are Misjudging AI’s Workforce Impact

In his latest book, Paul Kusserow discusses the forces that will shift US healthcare more in the next ten years than it has changed in the past 100—and how to use these forces advantageously. Source: McKinsey Paul Kusserow on the forces changing healthcare faster than ever

Operating model redesigns are complex undertakings. Xylem’s chief people officer believes the company has found a winning formula by simplifying its goals and focusing on culture. Source: McKinsey Keep it simple and keep moving: An interview with Claudia Toussaint

It’s a pivotal moment for service organizations, according to McKinsey partner Abhilash Sridharan. He explains how service leaders can take advantage of some big opportunities to stay ahead. Source: McKinsey Redefining service operations: Navigating the crossroads of opportunity

Adobe’s CCO shares how the company evolved beyond PDFs to empower creativity, productivity, and customer experience in a digital-first world.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Adobe’s Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet

A Wall Street Journal journalist turned bodybuilder shares how building strength helped her rebuild her life—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Doing the heavy lifting

AI, automation, and a nerve center? McKinsey senior partner Neelesh Mundra explains some of the ways supply chain leaders are innovating and flourishing amid today’s complexities. Source: McKinsey How to rewire supply chain for a fragmented world: Lessons from leaders

Physical activity has hit global lows—yet a growing number of consumers are focusing on fitness. In an uncertain economy, many are looking for value—but some are willing to splurge. How should brands make sense of this year’s polarizing trends? Source: McKinsey What the latest trends in sporting goods mean for brands

Next-generation geothermal energy may soon be a cost-competitive way to fill the need for clean, firm power in the United States. Source: McKinsey Is geothermal energy ready to make its mark in the US power mix?