
The 3 Best The McKinsey Podcast Episodes
1) The essentials of innovation
Why are some big companies simply better innovators? The leaders of McKinsey’s Innovation Practice, Nathan Marston and Erik Roth, explain the critical factors.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Building a learning culture that drives business forward
Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how individuals and organizations can invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them
Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) The promise and potential of rural America
There is no single definition of “rural America.” It comprises agricultural hubs, manufacturing centers, and fast-growing regions—each a regional archetypes with its own distinct cha...Show More
5) Which tech trends are rising to the top of the business agenda?
Global competition has intensified, and the demand for energy and computing power is growing exponentially as companies embed AI, robotics, and other technologies into their everyday business processe...Show More
6) The changing role of the CMO—and what it means for growth
Chief marketing officers are vital to strategic decision-making, but increasingly, they’re being left out of the discussions that matter most—to the detriment of both customers and growth....Show More
7) The future of work is agentic
Think about your org chart. Now imagine it features both your current colleagues—humans, if you’re like most of us—and AI agents. That’s not science fiction; it’s ha...Show More
8) A conversation about valuation
Don’t lose sight of the long term. It’s a core message from the eighth edition of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, McKinsey’s seminal guide for corporate-fin...Show More
9) What the latest trends in sporting goods mean for brands
Pickleball, padel—yes, they’re hot. Nevertheless, a third of the world’s adults are inactive—and among youth, inactivity is even more pronounced, according to McKinsey Par...Show More
10) Tariffs and trade: Preparing for the unpredictable
As geopolitical tensions persist, global trade dynamics are becoming increasingly complex—and many leaders find themselves on tenterhooks. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Cindy Levy and...Show More