There’s no sense in worrying about the things you can’t control. But you worry anyway. And in this increasingly volatile world, pressing pause on panic can seem like an impossible task—but it doesn’t have to be. So how can you control your responses under pressure, to remain focused and present, even in the most challenging circumstances? Enter Deliberate Calm, a tangible guide that combines cognitive science, consciousness exercises, and 50-plus total years of boardroom experience, from McKinsey senior knowledge expert Jacqueline Brassey, senior partner Aaron De Smet, and former partner Michiel Kruyt. Check out this four-part video series on how to lead dynamically amid the most uncertain circumstances, hear about the authors’ personal and professional journeys, and dive into more key insights from the book. Deliberate Calm hits bookshelves today—order your copy now.
HOW TO ACHIEVE DELIBERATE CALM
Part 1: The deliberate calm promise
Part 2: The deliberate calm way
Part 3: The deliberate calm practice
Part 4: The deliberate calm proposal
MEET THE AUTHORS
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