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Celebrating the authors who inspire us on National Authors Day

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On #NationalAuthorsDay, check out our ten most popular interviews with authors of books on business and beyond. Visit Author Talks for more inspiring discussions on unleashing innovation, achieving work-life balance, fine-tuning communication skills, coping with organizational culture shifts, and more—and stay tuned for a special Author Talks series on sustainability, publishing throughout the first two weeks of November.

Tsedal Neeley on why remote work is here to stay—and how to get it right

In a new book, Tsedal Neeley details how organizations can build and lead a culture of trust and inclusivity in a remote-work environment.

Navigate the challenges

Fred Dust on making conversations count

In his new book, designer Fred Dust offers a blueprint for having more productive, deliberate, and purposeful conversations.

Go deeper

Karin M. Reed on virtual meetings

In her new book, Karin M. Reed dives into our sudden shift to virtual meetings—and how to make the most of them.

Get practical guidance

Somebody tell a joke

Two Stanford faculty members explain why we need more humor at work.

The power of humor

Indra Nooyi on leadership, life, and crafting a better future

The trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo discusses the events that shaped her life and offers a blueprint for work–family conundrums.

Hear her voice

Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini on ‘humanocracy’

Bureaucracy actually served us well in the past. But the nature of work has changed, and management needs to change too.

Make the switch

Richard N. Haass on making sense of a complex world

In his latest book, Richard N. Haass explores how our globalized and interconnected world works and why we should be paying attention to it.

Understand your impact

Hubert Joly on unleashing human magic

The former chairman and CEO of Best Buy describes the leadership principles required to thrive in capitalism's next era.

Create a better future

Vanessa Bohns on our hidden potential to persuade

Social psychologist Vanessa Bohns discusses why failing to recognize our ability to influence can lead us to miss opportunities or misuse power.

Unlock your power

Deanna Mulligan on smart skill building

The former chair and CEO of Guardian Insurance offers a theory of change for those hiring, retaining, and retraining the next generation of tech-savvy employees.

Close skill gaps

To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes.

— Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager based in New York

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Celebrating the authors who inspire us on National Authors Day

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