The CEO Shortlist: America at 250: A vision for the future

Curated by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms

Welcome to the latest edition of the CEO Shortlist, a biweekly newsletter of our best ideas for the C-suite. This week, we delve into the agenda for America’s CEOs, public sector leaders, and changemakers as the country nears its semiquincentennial—a plan of action that leaders around the world may also want to follow. You can reach us at Alex_Panas@McKinsey.com and Axel_Karlsson@McKinsey.com. Thank you, as ever.

—Alex and Axel

An image linking to the web page “America at 250: An introduction” on McKinsey.com.

Honor the past; prepare for the future. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, leaders are reflecting on lessons from the past and making decisions that will shape the future of their organizations—and the nation. To mark this milestone, we’ve published a new set of eight articles intended to help leaders parse the current moment—and set the stage for a future that’s more equitable and prosperous for all.

In this collection, you’ll find:

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ten dimensions of change for trade, economics, and security—and strategies American businesses can use to help ensure long-term success

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insights on how the United States can achieve energy abundance, emphasizing rapid and sustained growth in baseload, dispatchable energy, and grid capacity

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strategies for developing human capital to meet the demands of automation and AI

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and much more

We hope you find these ideas inspiring and helpful. See you in a couple of weeks with more McKinsey ideas for the CEO and others in the C-suite.

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