FranklinCovey On Leadership Carolyn Dewar: What Sets Exceptional CEOs Apart
Oct 7, 2025
Join Carolyn Dewar, a McKinsey senior partner and author, as she explores what makes exceptional CEOs shine. She unveils the six crucial mindsets that define great leaders, sharing insights on how to balance them effectively. Learn about the importance of making bold moves early and overcoming analysis paralysis in high-stakes environments. Carolyn discusses the four seasons of a CEO's journey and emphasizes a focus on continuous learning. With practical advice, she illustrates how CEOs can protect their time and enhance organizational success.
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Guard Thinking Time Like A Meeting
- Protect recurring thinking and learning time on your calendar to stay ahead of trends.
- CEOs like Satya Nadella and Brad Smith reserve dedicated time for personal learning.
Tenure Increases Humility And Learning
- Successful long-tenured CEOs become more open to learning, not more overconfident.
- Dewar found top CEOs ask better questions and dig into details as tenure grows.
The Four Seasons Of A CEO Journey
- Dewar maps the CEO journey into four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
- Each season covers preparation, early tenure, middle years, and finishing strong with succession planning.
