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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Do you want to retain top talent? Be a better leader Why are people leaving the workforce? The top reason, according to a recent McKinsey survey, is experiences with uncaring leaders. So how can leaders hone their skills—and ensure their employees feel valued and supported? Check out these insights to learn what leaders can do to go from good to great, and to learn directly from the world’s highest-performing CEOs, order a copy of our New York Times best seller, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest. Read more Gone for now, or gone for good? How to play the new talent game and win back workers Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren't coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here's how to start. Understand employee priorities   A military veteran knows why your employees are leaving She also knows what you can—and can't—do about it. Here are three surprising lessons from a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Understand the Great Resignation   Leadership lessons from the world's best CEOs The authors of the new book CEO Excellence, who interviewed dozens of the top-performing chief executives, share their most memorable encounters and stories. Get the scoop   Author Talks: What separates the best CEOs from the rest? Three McKinsey senior partners looked across more than 20 years' worth of data on 7,800 CEOs from 3,500 public companies across 70 countries and 24 industries to identify the mindsets that helped top chief executives deliver extraordinary impact. Seek excellence   From the great attrition to the great adaptation To keep top talent in the fold, managers must actively change their leadership styles—focusing less on controls and more on culture and connections. Listen to the conversation   The boss factor: Making the world a better place through workplace relationships Businesses looking to make an external social contribution should, paradoxically, look inside: improving workers' job satisfaction could be the single most important thing they do. Change for the better   The CEO moment: Leadership for a new era Challenged by the global pandemic, CEOs have made four shifts in the way they lead that hold great promise for both companies and society. Will they build on this unique moment, or return to the ways of the past? Explore the shifts   What sets the world's best CEOs apart Are you a great CEO, or just a good one? New research shows that the leaders who truly excel have a set of distinctive mindsets and practices. 6 dimensions of CEO excellence   Tuning in, turning outward: Cultivating compassionate leadership in a crisis Four qualities—awareness, vulnerability, empathy, and compassion—are critical for business leaders to care for people in crisis and set the stage for business recovery. Make a positive difference   The mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs The CEO's job is as difficult as it is important. Here is a guide to how the best CEOs think and act. See what matters   Are you a growth leader? The seven beliefs and behaviors that growth leaders share A new survey highlights what separates growth leaders from the pack. Adapt your approach   MORE FROM MCKINSEY Pop quiz: Can you turn attrition into attraction? We've assembled a hypothetical team that you lead. Can you retain them, or will you lose them to the Great Attrition? Forty percent of workers are considering leaving their current jobs. Organizations that take the time to learn why—and act thoughtfully—will have an edge in attracting and retaining talent. Test yourself   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Babi Oloko, a digital editorial assistant based in 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. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007