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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   CURATED PICKS FOR YOUR DOWNTIME, FROM OUR EDITORS   Joyce Yoo   Digital Editor, New York We've made it to the weekend and it's time to get caught up on this week's big reads. From the adoption of cloud in the financial-services sector to mental health around the world, here are some of the key insights from this week. Psychiatrist and Harvard professor Shekhar Saxena talks to McKinsey Health Institute's Kana Enomoto about why mental health is a borderless, global issue. Understand the connections Explore how Americans feel about employment, inflation, childcare, and physical and mental health with host André Dua in a new episode of McKinsey's Future of America podcast. Explore the key findings See how financial institutions can capture the business value of cloud. Shift your strategy Our weekly briefing note on sustainable and inclusive growth takes a look at the challenge of creating growth that leaves no one behind including frontline workers, urban vs. rural America, and the perils of the "mini-me" mindset in apprenticeship. Get the latest update Quote of the day "Before, climate change was about doing the right thing. Now it's just good business, whether you're thinking about share valuation or moving your business toward building a new, green infrastructure." —Ram Ramachander, CEO of Hitachi ZeroCarbon and chief digital officer of Hitachi Europe, on building net-zero businesses in Launching net-zero businesses: Lessons from a digital leader Chart of the day See today's chart ready to unwind? Developing pharmaceutical launch leaders and company-wide capabilities at scale By building certain functional and leadership skills, pharma companies can not only improve the odds of a successful launch but also strengthen their organizations for the future. Tailor with care   Rules of the road: Equitably serving Black automotive consumers Black consumers' automotive spending is projected to grow, and companies have opportunities to create more equitable experiences. Drive equitable service  57-Across: 1992 picture book by Audrey Wood in which the title character "went to town, walking backwards, upside down" Know the answer? Test yourself with the latest McKinsey Crossword, "Wise" Titles | No. 87. Get wise  Follow our thinking 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 the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007