Four McKinsey & Co partners sit down around a table. One wears Chanel jewelry and a pantsuit; another a casual, billowy shirt. Several hands sport Oura rings, silently tracking their wearers’ heart rates.
There’s no punchline here — only a massive promotion. When we spoke in late June, this quartet was a week away from joining the top tier of McKinsey as senior partners or distinguished partners. It’s a level few people make it to: While McKinsey has more than 2,500 partners globally and typically adds around 200 partners every year, it added roughly 60 senior partners this year.
Consulting partners can be guarded and corporate when discussing…
