We often assume a leader’s performance is consistent—that a “good” CEO is always good. But the data tells a different story. Leadership follows a predictable life cycle, much like the seasons, with distinct peaks, valleys, and danger zones.In today’s 5-minute briefing on the influential McKinsey framework “A CEO for All Seasons,” we explore the CEO Life Cycle. Discover why the most dangerous time for a leader isn’t the beginning, but the “sophomore slump” of year two, and how the best leaders reinvent themselves to survive the changing seasons.