Shelley Stewart III

Shelley Stewart III

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Shelley is a senior partner with McKinsey’s Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice, serving clients across a range of sectors including private capital; advanced industries; and telecommunications, media, and technology. In addition to his client service, Shelley is Global Leader of

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Jul 27, 2026

AI Won't Change Your Business Until You Change Your Organization

AI strategy isn't ultimately about deploying better technology. It's about building an organization that can continuously adapt, learn and grow alongside it.

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Jun 15, 2026

To Sell Your Small Business, First Make It Legible

Over the next decade, millions of these decisions will play out quietly, business by business. Avoiding it starts earlier than most owners expect/

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Apr 2, 2026

America At 250: Unlocking The Next Era Of Inclusive Growth

America at 250: How the US turn growth into mobility

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Mar 2, 2026

The Small Business Conundrum: What Happens When The Owner Retires?

Millions of small business owners are nearing retirement. Here is why most may shut down and what it means for jobs, ownership and the economy.

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Feb 3, 2026

Resilience, AI, And The Inclusion Imperative: Key Lessons From Davos

Headlines this year have focused on geopolitical shocks and a retreat from multilateralism, who benefits from the next phase of growth—and who risks being left behind.

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Dec 17, 2025

AI’s Real Promise Isn’t Efficiency. It’s Empowerment

AI’s promise is not the hours it saves, but the options it creates. New research from the McKinsey Global Institute suggests its potential for economic empowerment.

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Oct 30, 2025

Black Unemployment Is Rising: Here’s How We Invest So Workers Aren’t Left Behind

History shows that when Black workers thrive, the entire economy grows stronger. The challenge before us is to build an economy that works for everyone.

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Sep 18, 2025

Closing The Maternal Health Gap: A Path To Save Lives And Livelihoods

Closing the Black maternal health gap can strengthen communities, improve individual and family well-being, enhance workforce productivity, and release economic gains.

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Jul 29, 2025

CEOs Are Seeking Profitable Growth—And Overlooking A Proven Strategy

Marketing has taken a back seat at many companies. Bringing the CMO up front and aligning with the CEO and CFO can drive sustainable growth.

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Jun 30, 2025

Reimagining Affordable Housing To Unlock Economic Mobility For All

Concerted action to increase the supply of affordable housing can drive economic growth, investment, jobs, and worker empowerment.