How to communicate better

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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 communicate better Virtual meetings, instant messages, emails, and phone calls. Technology has offered us more ways to exchange information than ever before. But are we communicating effectively in every situation—especially in the workplace? And what happens when we don't? Check out these insights from our Author Talks series of interviews to brush up on one of life's most vital skills. For more, watch this McKinsey Live replay with partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle to learn how to bridge the communication gap in a hybrid environment. Read more 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  How to handle your work jerk Half of the battle against toxic behavior is identifying your own inner jerk. Deal with discomfort  The madeup words that make our world Walking through an empty office. Moving out of a childhood home. Struggling to write something original. Experiences like these often lack the perfect word, so John Koenig spent more than a decade writing his own dictionary. Find the right words  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  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  Beyond collaboration overload "Collaboration overload" is a major source of stress, burnout, and exhaustion at work. A new book describes how to collaborate better, thus improving work performance and even well-being. Improve your well-being  Susan McPherson on building meaningful relationships—in business and in life In a new book, Susan McPherson offers a road map to unlocking a more meaningful life and enduring relationships. Make the connection  Denise Woods on the power of voice In her new book, voice and dialect coach Denise Woods offers tools to help readers articulate clearly, become powerful public speakers, and gain confidence in any situation. Make your voice heard  MORE FROM MCKINSEY How to communicate effectively in times of uncertainty These five fundamental tools can help leaders effectively communicate with their teams and carry their organizations through uncertain times with a renewed sense of purpose and trust. Listen and understand  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