3 min readAt McKinney Consulting, we help leaders and organizations navigate complex, cross‑border realities with practical, globally minded leadership. In that spirit, I recently had the opportunity to share some of our thinking about global mindset in an interview with Forbes. Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by leadership columnist Rodger Dean Duncan for Forbes […]

5 min readNewsletter #143 - Subscribe to this newsletter on LinkedIn Global-ready promotions are one of the most overlooked succession challenges in international organizations. Too often, companies assume that strong local performance automatically translates into readiness for regional or global leadership, when in fact those roles demand different capabilities. A few months ago, a client described a […]

4 min readThe C‑Suite is global. Not every mindset is. Global mindset premium is becoming a real performance differentiator among C-Suites. Many organizations now operate across multiple markets, but their top teams still rely on leadership habits shaped by a single home country. That gap between a global footprint and a narrow mindset is where strategies stall, […]

3 min readGlobal mindset leadership is no longer optional for senior executives. In my recent conversation with Joe Dalton on his “Getting It Wrong To Get It Right” podcast, we explored how curiosity and humility help leaders turn local roots into global reach. With AI, hybrid work, and globalization reshaping industries at speed, leaders can no longer […]

4 min readGeography used to be enough. It isn’t anymore. For many years, organizations treated geography as the main proof point of “global leadership.” If a leader had worked in multiple countries, carried a regional title, or spent a few years abroad, we assumed they were automatically ready to lead across cultures. That assumption no longer holds. […]

4 min readThe world is global. Leadership often isn’t. Organizations today operate in more global environments than ever: dispersed teams, cross‑border projects, customers across multiple markets, and supply chains spanning every region. Yet many leaders still rely on a mindset shaped by a single culture, market, or way of working your social strategy. That gap, between a […]

5 min readThe most dangerous hour in any crisis The most dangerous moment in any crisis is not day 30. It’s hour 1. In that first hour, leaders are tempted to do one of two things: Both responses are costly. Research shows that organizations that respond quickly and clearly in a crisis are far more likely to […]

2 min readWalk into any organization, sometimes even the most celebrated ones, and you can sense it almost instantly: teams operating in parallel universes, often just steps apart. Silos are not always visible, but they shape how decisions are made, how fast organizations move, and ultimately, how culture performs. In my leadership roles with Adidas, Reebok, and […]

4 min readConsumer markets operate under continuous movement. Demand fluctuates rapidly, brand perception shifts in real time, and competitive dynamics evolve without warning. In this environment, leadership is defined by the ability to maintain performance despite constant external change. Executives are accountable for outcomes that are immediately visible in revenue, market share, and brand positioning. Unlike operational […]

5 min readSouth Korea is one of Asia’s most dynamic and globally connected economies. Home to some of the world’s largest multinational conglomerates, cutting-edge technology companies, and rapidly growing international businesses, the country plays a central role in global manufacturing, technology, and innovation. For boards and investors, hiring a CEO in South Korea is therefore rarely a […]