How to maintain a ‘Longpath’ mindset, even amid short-term crises

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Katherine Tam   Digital Editor, New York How can we make decisions that both we and our future generations can be proud of? Whether we are dealing with a global crisis or a work assignment, how can our solutions be focused on the long term, as opposed to reacting in the moment? In a recent Author Talks interview, futurist Ari Wallach talks about the importance of a "Longpath" mindset, which shifts away from short-termism and balances the past, the present, and the future. Check it out and become an ancestor our future needs. And for more on leading with awareness and intentional choice, be sure to preorder the upcoming book Deliberate Calm by McKinsey authors Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, and Michiel Kruyt. Author Talks: How to maintain a 'Longpath' mindset, even amid short-term crises Future-thinking strategist Ari Wallach provides a tool kit for acting less like a descendant and more like an ancestor. Balance the past, present, and future   Quote of the day "If companies don't take action, they risk losing not only their current women leaders but also the next generation of women leaders." —Check out the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW US holiday shopping 2022: 'Tis the season to be (cautiously) optimistic Despite continued economic uncertainty, US shoppers are looking forward to spending for the holidays. Retailers that offer good value will come out on top. Get ready to spend   The gathering storm: The threat to employee healthcare benefits US inflationary pressures could significantly raise annual employer healthcare costs and impact vulnerable household finances. Learn more   Building sustainability into operations The path discrete manufacturing companies have taken to make their operations carbon neutral has important lessons for any business pursuing the dual mission of profitability and sustainability. Enable the transformation   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