The McKinsey Podcast What does it take to achieve and sustain growth?
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Feb 19, 2026 Greg Kelly, a senior partner in strategy and operations, and Jill Zucker, a senior partner focused on growth and performance. They explore why mindset alone does not create growth. They discuss making deliberate bets across core and new businesses. They cover using AI and customer data, building talent wired for growth, and leadership practices that sustain momentum.
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Make Deliberate, Hard-To-Undo Bets
- Make a portfolio of bold, hard-to-reverse bets across core, adjacent, and breakout opportunities.
- Commit courageously and accept some will fail while others drive future value.
Uncertainty Squeezes Growth Focus
- In downturns leaders let urgent issues crowd out growth priorities.
- Only 30% of leaders increase growth resources in uncertainty, though some firms like Corning have bucked that trend.
Convert Customer Data Into Action
- Turn customer feedback into prioritized actions rather than passive scores.
- Build feedback loops that convert insights into new initiatives and measurable outcomes.