The former executive chairman and CEO of the pharmaceutical company offers candid reflections on how crises tested his commitment to values—both Merck’s and his own.
Sep 4
320. The digital twin: Reimagining non-financial risk management
The risk function’s fundamental purpose has not changed in light of AI. What has changed is the nature and pace of risks amplified by AI, as well as the tools available to manage them. Anke Raufuss, Björn Nilsson, and Laura Webanck join us to discuss the role of the digital twin ... Show More
44m 49s
Aug 28
319. Why strategy needs mobilization, especially in this moment
As strategy rises to the top of executive agendas, many organizations are struggling to translate bold strategic choices into sustained performance. In this episode, the global coleaders of our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice, Sébastien Lacroix and Andy West, along with W ... Show More
31m 47s
Feb 2022
Rapid Response: "Be confident enough to show your vulnerability," w/Ken Frazier (Merck/General Catalyst)
Ken Frazier, the longtime CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck, was one of the few Black CEOs at the top of Corporate America. Now as an adviser at General Catalyst and co-founder of the social impact organization OneTen, he’s re-shaping how business addresses racial and health equi ... Show More
33m 53s
Sep 2024
Leading from the inside-out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection
The greatest CEOs are necessarily driven, decisive, and confident. But McKinsey senior partner Ramesh Srinivasan, senior partner emeritus Hans-Werner Kaas, and coauthors of their new book, The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Can Learn to Lead from the Inside Out, say CEOs must we ... Show More
17m 41s
Jun 2023
Prioritize principles in crisis, w/Upwork’s Hayden Brown and Merck’s Ken Frazier
Navigate today’s uncertain climate with a steadfast resolve. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, former Merck CEO Ken Frazier and Upwork CEO Hayden Brown talk with host Bob Safian about how leaders should trust their values when faced with social, polit ... Show More
25m 23s
Apr 2024
#122 - Mark Hoffman-Davis, CEO of SYC Limited on Adapting and Thriving in Times of Change
Curious How a CEO Can Influence Both Corporate Success and Community Well-being?Don't miss our latest episode of the Creating Synergy Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of leadership through the lens of Mark Hoffman-Davis, CEO of SYC Limited. Here’s why you need to tun ... Show More
1h 54m
Dec 2025
Building leaders from the ground up
CEOs are confronting double the number of critical issues today compared with ten years ago. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Daniel Pacthod and Kurt Strovink, along with McKinsey Senior Advisor Wyman Howard, join McKinsey Editorial Director Rober ... Show More
26m 25s
Nov 2021
ReThinking: Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care
PepsiCo's trailblazing former CEO drove record profits—but did so while investing in employee well-being, consumer health, and environmental sustainability. In their second conversation, she and Adam are on stage for a lively, entertaining dialogue about how to improve our work l ... Show More
40m 28s
Aug 2024
#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career.Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, ... Show More
43m 16s