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We are living through volatile times—the war in Ukraine, inflation, the pandemic, and supply chain disruptions have all contributed to a challenging environment in recent years. So what can be done to weather the storm and thrive amidst uncertainty? The most effective leaders and companies play both offense and defense, and are “prudent about managing the downside while aggressively pursuing the upside,” according to a new article from McKinsey’s Michael Birshan, Ishaan Seth, and Bob Sternfels. See how honing an edge on insights, commitment, and execution can help leaders make bold strategic choices.

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Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution.

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