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Great CEOs know that the transition to their successor will define their legacy and cement the strength of what they’ve built. We speak with three McKinsey experts about how the best CEOs prepare for the final phase of their tenure. We're joined by <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/carolyn-dewar">Carolyn Dewar</a>, a senior partner in our Bay Area office, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/blair-epstein">Blair Epstein,</a> a partner also based in San Fransisco, and <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/kurt-strovink">Kurt Strovink</a>, a senior partner in our New York office. 
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