Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Retired US Navy Admiral Eric Olson: Leading effectively in uncertain times - McKinsey

In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, Olson speaks with McKinsey Senior Partners Andy West and Carolyn Dewar about creating a sense of shared and strategic purpose in high-performing teams, and why all voices count when making important, complex decisions. From his fascinating experiences in the military context, parallels and lessons can be drawn for executives as they grapple with how best to lead in today’s volatile environment.