How CEOs can create a “wow factor” in their organization with Vikram Malhotra

The primary role of a CEO is to lead and guide their organization's overall performance as well as make strategic decisions on the company’s future. CEO’s may seek advice on key issues, but they have the final say in making such decisions.

In this episode, Michael Kurland interviews Vikram Malhotra, senior partner at McKinsey and author of CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders From the Rest.
In this podcast, they discuss what it takes to be a great CEO. They also share how to connect and manage the organization, and why CEOs must always take time for themselves and manage their personal energies accordingly to have a greater impact on their company. 

Key Takeaways
Vik’s life and work background and an overview of his book.
What it takes to be an excellent CEO.
Specific details on how to align values and culture in an organization.
Why CEOs need to connect with their people at all levels.
How CEOs need to track the hard and soft KPI’s in an organization.
How CEOs mobilize the organization towards a common goal.
Why CEOs must engage and interact with their board members and stakeholders.
Why CEOs must take control of their energy to have a positive impact on the organization.

Quotes
I knew that I needed to take care of myself if I was going to be able to run this company effectively. And so I started a regimen of exercise and meditation. Michael

These great CEOs were servant leaders. I found them to be authentic, humble, and excellent listeners. They have a vision, passion, and a clear sense of direction, and they excel at working with others. - Vik
 
Book Mentioned in The Episode
CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest
Get the Books here:
Official: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/ceo-excellence 
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Excellence-Mindsets-Distinguish-Leaders/dp/1982179678

 
Featured in this Episode

Vikram Malhotra
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Advisor to CEOs, top teams, and Boards on strategy, transformation, organizational effectiveness, and growth | Co-Author of CEO Excellence
Profile: https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/vik-malhotra 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-malhotra/
Website: https://www.mckinsey.com/
 
Michael Kurland
CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,
Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland
Website: www.branded-group.com
 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Vik’s Background and what does he do?
03:21 Vik’s experience for over 36 years and putting it into his book
06:25 Vik’s Book, “CEO Excellence” and what it is all about.
08:03 Vik telling what does it takes to be an excellent CEO
13:53 Getting the stockholders and shareholders on the same page during the pandemic
16:07 Mike, as a CEO, can connect more with his people down the line
19:55 Viks sharing how CEOs aligned and tackle the soft stuff in an organization
22:53 Viks Sharing how to mobilize the organization as CEOs
25:08 How should CEOs engage and interact with their board members
26:42 Viks Shares how CEOs are connecting with their stakeholders in three things
30:26 CEOs on managing their energy
35:13 How to find and reach Vik
35:34 Conclusion
 
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