Readers & Leaders
From decision making to sustainability, catch the latest page-turners on business and beyond, plus original Q&As with today’s bestselling authors—delivered to your inbox monthly.
Take an unbiased approach to decision making
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You have a hunch that your store’s fourth-quarter sales are down because of online shopping. You complete an analysis of shoppers who purchased online more often this quarter than last. The solution is simple: You need an online store, right? Wrong. You may have just solved a problem that didn’t exist; something else could be amiss.
What does it take to be courageous?
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When you hear the word “courage,” what image comes to mind? Perhaps you see a soldier in a combat zone or a firefighter rushing...
How to get out of your comfort zone
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Imagine taking a moment to peer into the future, five years from now, and discovering that your life has remained exactly as...
What’s the secret to successful leadership?
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What distinguishes the best CEOs from the rest? In March 2022, McKinsey senior partners Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram...
This is what’s missing from your approach to problem-solving
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Your team has identified an ideal solution to a major challenge at work. There’s just one problem: the solution increases the...
T’is the season to be reading
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This year marks the second anniversary of Readers & Leaders, your guide to the latest business books leaders are reading—or...
Turning hindsight into foresight
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In this edition of Readers & Leaders, learn how perceived setbacks turned three authors into catalysts for change and transformed...
Adopting activist leadership, speaking with confidence, and shattering DEI misconceptions
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With the onset of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, the spirit of renewal is in the air. In this edition of Readers &...
Combating microstress, reducing turnover, and avoiding teacher burnout
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Your boss changed the direction...
Don’t know what to read this summer? We’ve got you covered
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It’s our favorite time of the year: our annual summer reading guide is back. More than 35 CEOs, editors in chief, and other leaders...
Uncovering the ‘how’ of digital transformation
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What does it really take to make a digital transformation work? In this edition of Readers & Leaders, McKinsey senior...
Poet Maggie Smith on dealing with adversity and embracing possibility
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Have you ever looked back on your life and asked yourself, “How did I get here?” In this edition of Readers &...
Rescuing democratic capitalism and leading like IBM’s Ginni Rometty
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If you’re leaning toward playing it safe, think again. In this...
Making better decisions, redefining health, and living longer
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Think you’re foolproof? You might have your guard up against the wrong people. In this edition of Readers & Leaders,...
Upcoming books and an emerging economy for the new year
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January may be over, but McKinsey is still busy sticking to its resolution of sustainable, inclusive growth.
The year in books: A look back at top releases and interviews
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In a year marked by economic uncertainty, global conflict, and a confluence of other disruptions, McKinsey on Books...
A calming practice for holiday stress and an ode to quitting the ventures that no longer serve you
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In this edition of Readers & Leaders, check out the newly released book Deliberate Calm, a guide to navigating...
Calm leadership through crisis, the new age of industrial technology, and a conversation with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin
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In this edition of Readers & Leaders, take a first glance at the upcoming book Deliberate Calm, a guide...
The US economy is uncertain, but this one sector reveals a bright spot
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Change can be scary, but not when it’s the kind that reinvigorates the American economy.
Summer’s almost over—which of our book picks did you read?
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With more than 100 selections on our 2022 summer reading guide, it would be too difficult to pick favorites—thankfully,...
The regenerative power of silence, the fast-growing longevity economy, and more
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Last month, we asked for a glance at your bookshelves, and you delivered: a guide to giving away power, insights into the human...
Interview
Business strategies for the digital age, achieving financial independence by 40, and the life of George Floyd
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Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels examine the life of the man whose death launched a worldwide movement.
Conscious capitalism with Fortune’s Alan Murray
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In conversations with corporate executives, Fortune Media CEO Alan Murray has noticed a common theme: business leaders feel that...
Tough talk with actor Terry Crews
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Long regarded as an archetypal Hollywood “tough guy,” Terry Crews is breaking down his journey and sharing how he...
Working moms are burnt out, and Girls Who Code’s Reshma Saujani knows why.
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When schools and day-care centers shut down at the peak of the pandemic, moms stepped up.
Could succession planning become obsolete?
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As tech innovators continue to push the boundaries with virtual reality, scientists are hard at work on editing the natural one....
Nighttime rituals and CEO excellence
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Whether you’re leading a several-thousand-person company, tucking your children into bed at night, or managing both, this...
Introducing Readers & Leaders, McKinsey's newsletter on business and leadership books
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Readers & Leaders, McKinsey’s monthly newsletter on the books business leaders...