CEOs as public leaders: A McKinsey Survey

By Mckinsey Quarterly Review on 16 February 2007

Business executives address public issues in a variety of ways. They may act through their companies’ activities or as private citizens. Some participate through membership in a business organization involved with public issues, and others may take on a leadership role. The survey of the Mckinsey Quarterly defined a leadership role as publicly striving to shape the debate about one or more public issues and leading efforts to address those issues. Differences emerged when executives were asked what role, if any, they believe their peers play in addressing public issues; what role they themselves play, and what role they think executives should play. Please click here to read full article