How to be a better person

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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   Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos   Digital Publishing Manager, New York How to be a better person Self-improvement looks different for everyone. For some, it's about setting and achieving big goals. For others, it's about learning and leading with awareness and intentional choice, even amidst the most challenging circumstances, as discussed in the forthcoming book Deliberate Calm by McKinsey veterans Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, and Michiel Kruyt. No matter what your unique journey looks like, you can't get there until you get to know yourself on a deeper level. Explore these interviews from our Author Talks series to nurture your personal growth, and learn a thing or two about the person reading this. Read more How to conquer fear, prepare for death, and embrace your power Personal-development coach Tareq Azim discusses how his life experiences shaped his training philosophy to help NFL greats overcome fears, achieve emotional and mental resilience, and gain physical strength. Be empowered  Actor Terry Crews wants you to open up The Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor and former NFL player tackles the issue of toxic masculinity and explores how "tough guys" can find strength in vulnerability. Break the cycle  Kristin Neff on harnessing fierce self-compassion Kristin Neff discusses how women can balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power—in the workplace and beyond. Be fierce and tender  Quiet! Noise, notifications, anxiety. Internally and externally, life has never been more distracting—which is why finding moments of silence has never been more important. Embrace silence  Shankar Vedantam on the power and paradox of self-deception The host of Hidden Brain on NPR discusses the lies we all tell ourselves and the role they play in easing everyday life. Don't lie to yourself, or do  Melody Wilding on turning sensitivity into a superpower In her new book, Melody Wilding explores the intersection of high sensitivity and high achievement at work. Trust yourself  Nicolai Tillisch on how to frame ambition (and not let it frame you) Years of coaching leaders led to an ah-ha moment: ambition can undermine even the most successful people. The challenge is more complex than work–life balance. Help people perform  Poet Maggie Smith on loss, creativity, and change In her latest book, Maggie Smith writes about new beginnings as opportunities for transformation. Get poetic perspective  Bookmark The McKinsey guide to managing yourself—and others for the latest insights and advice from leaders around the world on ways you can improve your personal and professional life. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. 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