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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on X   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries and senior partner & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and senior partner McKinsey’s annual book recommendations list is back. Whether you are looking for a book to read over the upcoming July 4 holiday, or want a glimpse into the books that have made a lasting impression on leaders in business, media, and nonprofit, you’ll be sure to find something that interests you. This year’s list includes more than 90 books across ten genres, spanning contributors from six continents. Learn more about the books and the contributors by checking out the 2024 interactive. What to read next: McKinsey’s 2024 annual book recommendations Looking for your next book? Each year, McKinsey seeks out the best books in business, technology, workplace culture, and more. Here’s our 2024 list, recommended by CEOs, founders, editors in chief, and other global leaders. Explore 90-plus book recommendations Quote of the day “We can talk about the role that gen AI can play in boosting productivity. But we also need to talk about whether we’re helping with the job transitions that will be necessary to help economies and if it can happen in a way that’s inclusive and brings everybody along.” —McKinsey senior partner Olivia White on the impact of generative AI on productivity in a recent episode of The McKinsey Podcast Chart of the day See today’s chart ALSO NEW Unpacking the mysteries of productivity Leading economist Chad Syverson speculates about the ingredients in productivity’s secret sauce. The secret sauce   An update on consumer sentiment in Asia-Pacific McKinsey’s latest ConsumerWise Survey finds consumers in the region reacting differently to ongoing economic uncertainty. Companies should take note. Take the plunge   Automation and the talent challenge in American manufacturing US manufacturing companies are facing a talent and labor crisis. Is it time they took a fresh look at their automation options? Answering talent challenges   — Edited by Joyce Yoo, editor, New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. Copyright © 2024 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007