How to be an adaptive leader

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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 Imaya Jeffries   Editorial Assistant, New York How to be an adaptive leader In the face of disruption, it's important for leaders to look beyond solving immediate challenges; they must also identify root causes, course correct, and anticipate future needs. For leaders, adaptability is the critical success factor during periods of transformation and systemic change, according to McKinsey's Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, Ashish Kothari, and Johanne Lavoie. Are you an adaptive leader? Explore these insights on ways leaders can invest in adaptability to prepare for a fast-paced and uncertain future. Read more Future proof: Solving the 'adaptability paradox' for the long term Just when leaders need fresh thinking and decisiveness, they tend to fall back on tried-and-true ways. Five actions can transform your relationship with uncertainty and help you thrive. Become more adaptable  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  Choosing to grow: The leader's blueprint Driving sustainable, inclusive growth requires the right mindset, strategy, and capabilities. Here are some steps that could help foster successful growth. Double down on growth investments  Hybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy New research details what empowered employees love about hybrid work models and the risks to diversity, equity, and inclusion if managers get the evolving flexible workplace wrong. Meet in the middle  Author Talks: 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  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  My Rookie Moment: Adaptation Change is an inevitable part of life. Adapting to it requires agility, an open mind, and the courage to think outside the box. Watch episode 4  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  MORE FROM MCKINSEY The Great Attrition: The power of adaptability Organizations must address the employee need for connection and well-being amid the Great Attrition. To do so, consider the power of adaptability. Turn adversity into opportunity  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. 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 Strategy alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007