Kurt Strovink

Kurt Strovink leads McKinsey’s CEO special initiative globally. He is a member of McKinsey’s Board of Directors, and is the co-author of The Journey of Leadership.

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Business

Why great leaders know that “control is an illusion”

How to find the right balance between controlling teams and allowing them the agency to make mistakes — and learn from them.