Three Decisions Every Business Leader Must Make in 2026

Based on McKinsey's State of Organizations 2026 survey of 10,000 leaders, the article argues boardroom focus has shifted from short-term survival to sustained productivity and long-term impact. It urges leaders to make sharper strategic bets, divest where they are no longer the best owner, and build scenario-based workforce plans stress-tested against alternative futures. Useful guidance for founders deciding where to concentrate limited resources.