The McKinsey guide to getting unstuck

Feeling stuck is often frustrating, but it’s a challenge that can be overcome. Unlock the most productive version of yourself with expert advice from CEOs, strategies for leveraging generative AI, and transformative approaches to diversity, career development, fostering purpose in the workplace, and more.

How to get out of your own way

How to get out of your own way

September 1, 2024 – There are many ways we can be our own worst enemy, but awareness is half the battle.

Prioritize holistic health in the workplace to unlock growth

Prioritize holistic health in the workplace to unlock growth

August 28, 2024 – Burnout can affect anyone, but it’s particularly common in high-pressure work environments. If this sounds like a common problem in your organization, here’s something to consider: giving your team space to focus on their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being can have profound effects.

How centering purpose in the workplace fosters empowerment

How centering purpose in the workplace fosters empowerment

August 25, 2024 – Most employees—about 70 percent—say their sense of purpose is largely defined by work. Despite this, many find themselves uninspired by their day-to-day responsibilities.

Why you shouldn’t fear failure

Why you shouldn’t fear failure

August 21, 2024 – Perfectionists are typically defined by their relentless pursuit of exceptional performance, a desire to impress superiors, and an inherent fear of failure.

How to talk to your boss about career development

How to talk to your boss about career development

August 18, 2024 – Talking with your manager about advancing in your role can seem intimidating at first—but it doesn’t have to be. Simply reframing how you perceive feedback can have a profound impact on the way you approach conversations about your professional development.

How generative AI can help you get unstuck

How generative AI can help you get unstuck

August 14, 2024 – Generative AI (gen AI) continues to weave its way into our work and personal lives.

Get perspective: How diversity can help you consider new ways of thinking

Get perspective: How diversity can help you consider new ways of thinking

August 11, 2024 – The data doesn’t lie: companies that are committed to diversity and inclusion outperform those that aren’t. But the benefits of having a diverse workforce extend beyond the financial.

How the best leaders get unstuck

How the best leaders get unstuck

August 7, 2024 – Great leaders know that success isn’t a singular achievement—it’s an ongoing journey.

How creative thinking can move you forward

How creative thinking can move you forward

August 4, 2024 – There’s an old saying about thinking outside the box. Is it cliché? Yes, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hold true. Sometimes the key to getting out of a rut is simply to think more creatively.

Feeling stuck? Go for a walk

Feeling stuck? Go for a walk

July 31, 2024 – People today are feeling increasingly disconnected from themselves, each other, and the planet.

Stuck on a problem? Here’s how to make progress

Stuck on a problem? Here’s how to make progress

July 28, 2024 – Problems are everywhere—at work, in our communities, and even in our daily lives. Figuring out what to do can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces, especially when things get more uncertain and complicated around us. That’s why being good at problem-solving is a need-to-have skill.

How to get unstuck through deliberate decision making

How to get unstuck through deliberate decision making

July 24, 2024 – We’ve all been there: we have a decision to make but can’t move forward for a variety of reasons. In a business setting, the repercussions of delayed decision making are more pronounced.