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    4. Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness, by Susannah Cahalan, is an insightful portrayal of an out-of-body experience in which the author suffers from a rare, rapid-onset disease that transforms her personality and causes her to suffer paranoid delusions, until she is eventually able to uncover a diagnosis and start treatment.

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    This week, we take a look at how the global wellness industry is responding to fast-changing consumer habits. Plus, the state of grocery retail in India, and how growing concern about climate change is affecting car buying in Asia.
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    Healthy, wealthy, and wise. The $1.5 trillion wellness market is growing, thanks to consumers who are increasingly prioritizing their health and well-being. The acceleration of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic, the widespread appeal of mobile fitness apps and trackers, and consumers’ growing willingness to share personal information with brands are all converging to make wellness more connected and customized than ever.
    We want wellness. People all over the world are increasingly aware of the importance of physical and mental health. According to a McKinsey survey of about 7,500 consumers, nearly 80 percent of respondents in Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US think that wellness is important. In fact, consumers in every market we studied said that wellness has become a much bigger priority in the past two to three years.
    Make it personal. McKinsey consumer research also indicates a huge shift toward personalization in the wellness industry. In health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and mindfulness, consumers—particularly in Brazil and China—are increasingly willing to engage with companies online and share personal data in exchange for more customized service, recommendations, and treatments.
    Blurred categories. Along those lines, wearables and fitness trackers are enabling fitness regimens to become better customized—for instance, through tracking a user’s exercise and sleep and providing personalized advice. These devices often cross into multiple product categories. Even so, a majority of consumers say that they don’t want a single solution or company to help them with every facet of wellness. This suggests that a more effective approach for companies may be to extend their brands in a targeted way—perhaps through M&A.
    No couch potatoes here. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing forced even the most dedicated gym-goers to change their routines. Still, consumers found new ways to work out, including exercising at home, using connected fitness gear, and joining outdoor fitness classes. In fact, about 10 percent of the US population set up home gyms or accessed online fitness resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    On demand exercise. We spoke to a coach at one fitness studio that developed an online exercise platform early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Shaun Robert Jenkins, senior training manager and head coach of a fast-growing NYC fitness studio, described two important pivots the company made during the COVID-19 crisis. “[We went] from our indoor studio to the outdoors, so that we could continue offering in-person fitness sessions in a physical space,” Jenkins said. “We also began to offer workouts in the digital space through our on-demand platform.” The online platform enabled the studio to deliver “a constant stream of content” to their members.

    An app a day. Speaking of exercise on demand, we end on something you likely have in your smartphone: a mobile-fitness app. Investors poured a record-breaking $2 billion into developing fitness-tech apps in 2020. Our research shows that more than a third of global consumers will likely spend more on nutrition apps, diet programs, juice cleanses, and subscription food services over the next year. As we enter a third year of the pandemic, thank goodness that there are myriad ways to get healthier, too.

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    Consumers in Asia are increasingly concerned about climate change and sustainability. Our analysis indicates that by 2030, electric-vehicle sales will dramatically outpace sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines in China, India, Indonesia, and Japan. China leads the way, with 60 to 80 percent of vehicle sales expected to be electric or hybrid models by the next decade. In Japan, up to 60 percent of car sales could be electric in 2030, while in India and Indonesia, the share of electric-vehicle sales could reach 30 to 50 percent That shift will likely reshape the auto industry in fundamental ways—from the growing importance of battery suppliers to the new technical skills and capabilities required to produce electric vehicles.
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    Workers often fear that digitization and automation represent a threat to their livelihoods. But although some jobs will likely be displaced by new technologies, companies at the cutting edge of technology are actually creating many more new roles. In this edition of the McKinsey Talks Operations podcast, the WEF’s Francisco Betti leads a conversation on the use of digital technologies in manufacturing and the training workers need to enter the high-tech future. “When you learn new skills, when you educate yourself, you have the opportunity to live a better life,” says David Goeckeler, CEO of Western Digital and a panelist at the WEF event, Lighthouses Live. “It’s not just about our company being better and us being prepared for the future; it’s about all of our employees being ready for that future.”
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    Leading futurist and business adviser Amy Webb’s new book, The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology (coauthored by Andrew Hessel) explores the risks and rewards of synthetic biology, a new and rapidly expanding field. This is an excerpt from a recent edition of Author Talks on McKinsey.com.
    Why is this the time to read about synthetic biology?
    The first reason has to do with investment. SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19, acted as a catalyst for genetic sequencing—for synthesis. It broke us free of our existing mental models for what a virus was and how it spread, for pathogen detection, and new ways to inoculate people. That attracted significant investment. There’s a flood of capital being directed at synthetic biology, which means that in the next 24 to 36 months, we’re going to start to see this ecosystem really develop.
    The second reason has to do with risks. In the future, the most worrying data security breaches could actually involve our DNA. In this biological era that we’re entering, it could be a major information security problem. There are easy ways to scrape somebody’s genetic code. That could have widespread implications if that person is a politician or is the CEO of a big company.
    The third reason actually has to do with solutions. It’s hard to get people to change. We just saw at COP26, the big climate-change conference, that world leaders are just not going to act fast enough to mitigate the climate crisis, especially when what we’re asking countries to do is to stop contributing to their economy by scaling back some of their manufacturing or having to change it. We’re going to have to develop alternatives.
    Why should CEOs and businesses care now about synthetic biology?
    Synthetic biology is a new term to just about everybody. At some point, artificial intelligence was also a new term. We talk about AI today, but most of what we’re talking about has to do with other things, like the impact of automation. AI is here; it’s invisible; most of our daily activities require it; it’s fundamental. We’re going to be in the same place ten or 15 years from now with synthetic biology.
    The biggest and most durable inventions of the 21st century are going to be at the nexus of biology and technology. For that reason, I cannot think of an industry that synthetic biology will not have some impact on over the next decade. Pharmaceuticals, industrial materials, auto manufacturers, banks, everybody in some way will play a role in what’s coming.
    Can synthetic biology’s benefits be both accessible and inclusive globally?
    The genetic databases don’t tend to include people of color. Historically, our governments have done awful things to people of color in the name of experimentation. We’re going to have to figure out ways to engender trust because this technology gives us optionality. It also gives us other ways to think through the problems that we keep trying to attack with similar solutions that aren’t making any real change.
    What gives me hope is that between human ingenuity and the science and technology that we have access to, we can right some of our wrongs, and we can create better futures. But we can’t approach that with outright fear or a complete utopian ideal. We have to take a pragmatic approach. If we can do that, then we live longer, better, healthier, happier lives. It’s going to be hard work, though.
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  • Feeling less connected to your virtual teammates? Here’s what to do about it.

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    Creating happy hybrid teams ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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    The “Great Disconnection.” Two-thirds of workers report feeling less connected with their colleagues in the pandemic shift to remote working. This disconnection is one of the largest drivers of voluntary employee turnover—one that’s cost US companies more than $400 billion annually. Because connection is such a crucial part of employee retention, managers should tackle it proactively, since spontaneous in-person watercooler conversations and coffee chitchats may happen less frequently in a hybrid workplace. [HBR]
    Unhappy hour. Just as we’re rethinking hybrid work, so too can we reimagine team-building events into more inclusive, and potentially less alcohol-focused, activities. That’s especially important for the more than 14 million people in the US with an alcohol-use disorder, according to a 2019 survey. Cooking classes, book clubs, and game nights can bond your team members in fun ways that don’t exclude those who don’t want to—or can’t—indulge in alcohol. [Fortune]
    You don’t have to make all the decisions about your hybrid virtual model up front and in advance. See what happens. See where your best talent emerges.
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    Who’s in and who’s out. As companies continue to ponder return-to-work models, many are considering a hybrid approach. The potential benefits of a hybrid workplace include increased flexibility and productivity, lower costs, and better employee experience. But hybrid virtual models can run the risk of creating two separate organizational cultures—with the in-person culture dominating as workers benefit from on-site collaboration and colocation, our research shows. Meanwhile, the virtual workforce may feel left out and isolated, as a sense of belonging and common purpose get lost across the workforce and organizational performance deteriorates.
    Making hybrid work for you. As you’re reimagining your postpandemic organization, pay heed to the effect of your choices on organizational culture: on the ties that bind your teams and on the core aspects of your leadership. There’s no single hybrid virtual model that works for every company, but the ideal model for your organization is one that will give stability, social cohesion, and a sense of identity and belonging to all employees—whether they’re in the office full-time, never, or sometimes. We’ve identified various hybrid models for leaders to consider, the factors involved in managing the transition, and metrics to ensure your new model is working.
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  • Patients love telehealth—physicians are not so sure

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    When it comes to your health, do you prefer your care to be IRL (in real life) or URL (virtual)? If you’ve had an online checkup recently, you’re not alone—indeed, 88 percent of consumers in a 2021 survey said they had used telehealth services since the pandemic began. But physicians are indicating they might prefer a return to more hands-on care. A new article can help you make sense of the disconnect between consumers and providers, plus the trends shaping what’s next for telehealth. Check it out.
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    Patients love telehealth—physicians are not so sure
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  • Why every hospital needs a garden

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    DELIVERING ON DIVERSITY, GENDER EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION
    In this issue, we reflect on a question posed by the late Dr. Paul Farmer. Plus: a look back at issues of Intersection that focus on Black history.
    THE QUESTION
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    “What does the garden look like?”
    — Dr. Paul Farmer
    This week saw the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, a champion of global health equity and a cofounder of the nonprofit organization Partners In Health. Dr. Farmer called for greater attention to be paid to people’s lived experiences, and he advocated for human-centered design to be incorporated into global health. Nearly a decade ago, he told Wired that “we have to design a health delivery system by actually talking to people and asking, ‘What would make this service better for you?’” Dr. Farmer recalled seeing people in Haiti who had been sleeping outside of a hospital for days, waiting to get in. “No one was asking them, ‘What are you eating while you’re waiting? What is your family eating while you’re gone?’” Dr. Farmer’s work has opened up new ways of thinking about design, its possibilities, and the moral commitments it might entail.
    This McKinsey article explores how global health leaders can strengthen public-health projects, programs, and organizations—and better serve people and communities around the world—by taking a design approach. Harnessing design means focusing on better understanding individuals’ needs and motivations, translating these insights into tangible ideas, and iteratively testing and refining prototypes before rolling out a solution. By engaging a broad set of stakeholders and end users throughout the entire process, those taking a design approach seek to ensure that the solutions that are implemented reflect people’s lived experiences. (Here’s more on the use of design in global health.)
    Dr. Farmer also saw the value of a different sort of design—including the design of buildings and landscapes. In a 2020 discussion with the nonprofit MASS Design Group, he described “attending to the beauty” of such design as “a mark of respect” and a matter of human dignity. After all, he pointed out, any hospital in a city such as Boston would be expected to have a garden. Why, then, shouldn’t a district hospital in Rwanda have one too?
    “Some people would say to me, ‘What garden?’ Really? You’d go to a hospital in Boston and expect it not to have any quiet, lovely place—whether it’s on the inside or the outside? Wouldn’t you expect that?”
    Butaro Hospital was built in 2011—and it was built with gardens.
    THE TAKEAWAY
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    by "McKinsey Intersection" <publishing@email.mckinsey.com> - 02:33 - 24 Feb 2022
  • You may not know it, but satellites are changing your life. Here’s how.

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    Speed demon. Lightning strikes can be extremely dangerous. The good news is that new aerial satellite technology can map lightning flashes precisely, helping scientists to better observe their behavior and better understand how to keep people safe from lightning. In April 2020, one US satellite captured an image of a 477-mile “megaflash”—a massive bolt of lightning that snakes horizontally through storm clouds. The megaflash streaked across three US states, setting a record as the farthest-traveling flash. [Business Insider]
    Nowhere to hide. That will soon be the fate of methane emissions as new monitoring technologies make them easier for satellites to detect. A Canadian satellite—no bigger than a microwave oven but with powerful imaging capabilities—has already identified two significant methane leaks while hundreds of miles above Earth. In the next two years, an array of satellites from various countries will be launched to form a methane surveillance ecosystem, which could lead to major progress in the fight against global warming. [Smithsonian]
    “Earth-observation data allows [people] to obtain a common picture of global risks and take preemptive action. Rather than just living on a changing planet, we can help it thrive.”
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    Moon shot. Setting up a base (or two) on the moon is no longer the province of science fiction. Space travel and exploration are likely to become more common by 2030—and there will be many more satellites in orbit, benefiting people on Earth in a variety of ways, says Planet Labs cofounder Robbie Schingler. Read the full interview to discover how using satellite data responsibly can help us become “planetary stewards,” taking care of the Earth rather than just occupying it.
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  • The power of online ratings and customer reviews

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    Why business must heed customer reviews ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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    What’s one thing you do before splurging on something new? Whether you’re hunting for headphones or housewares, you probably want to see how others feel about the product you’re eyeing. Online ratings and customer reviews play an increasingly powerful role for brands and consumers alike, especially in the wake of the pandemic. “I think everybody’s realized this is an easier, more convenient, and, frankly, more transparent way to shop,” says McKinsey partner Dave Fedewa in the latest episode of The McKinsey Podcast. Listen in for more on marketing, product design, and why customer reviews are here to stay.
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  • Grocers’ holy grail: Fast, cheap delivery that actually makes money

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    Struggling to deliver a profit ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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    Cheap groceries aren’t cheap. New grocery-delivery start-ups, many testing their models in New York City, are discovering that while it’s possible to deliver groceries quickly, delivering them profitably is a tougher nut to crack. Although consumers have welcomed the service (sales are surging for the handful of fast-delivery start-ups operating in NYC), high costs for labor and marketing make scaling these businesses a hard climb. [WSJ]
    Dark stores go dark. Some European cities are considering curbs—and two have enacted a one-year freeze—on grocery-delivery companies’ “dark stores,” facilities that aren’t open to walk-in customers and serve exclusively as distribution centers. Residents are increasingly complaining about neighborhoods dotted with warehouse-like facilities and noise from delivery vehicles. [Reuters]
    Several innovative solutions—for example, electric or autonomous vehicles, automatic drop-off points, or droids—could eventually reduce delivery costs.
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    Why it matters. In the US, online-grocery sales penetration as of June 2021 was three times above prepandemic levels, rising to low double digits. Increasingly, consumers are demanding convenience, value, and speed. But while sales are strong, making a profit is tricky: costs for delivery can amount to 10–13% of sales, while store picking and other operations can take another 11–14%.
    Globally, think locally. There’s no silver bullet for profitable grocery delivery. Instead, different regions demand customized approaches that might include traditional stores, dark stores, or highly automated fulfillment centers, combined with various last-mile strategies. Read on to learn how grocers can tailor a profitable approach to each market and market segment.
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  • Three keys to a resilient postpandemic recovery

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  • Loneliness and burnout: The struggles of women in today’s workplace

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    Dousing burnout at home and at work
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    Isolation IRL. Loneliness in Gen X women (ages 41 to 57)—and, in particular, Gen X mothers—rose more sharply than any other group during lockdown, a 2020 survey reveals. Much attention has been paid to the social and digital lives of millennials and Gen Z, but the women of Gen X find themselves struggling with a unique brand of COVID-19 loneliness. The lack of available in-person social outlets has led more women to spend more time on social media. For those who struggled to find friend groups even before the pandemic, it’s no surprise that social media can exacerbate feelings of isolation. [WSJ]
    Field of screams. Most mothers can relate to the endless cycle of work, childcare, ever-changing COVID-19 guidance, a lack of vaccines for the under-5 crowd, and the invisible mental load of mothering. For a group of Boston moms, the simmering frustration called for catharsis: a primal-scream session held on a local high school football field. Releasing some of the desperation built up over the past two years may help some women keep going as the pandemic slogs on, said a New York City psychiatrist. [NYT]
    “Forty-two percent of women report being burned out. That is higher than last year and higher than [the percentage of burned-out] men.”
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    Stepping up, falling behind. One of the positive side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been employer-led efforts to support mental health. Unfortunately, women still suffer burnout more often than men, at all levels of organizations, even as they are trying to help fellow colleagues reduce burnout. Women are stepping up to be supportive leaders and improving their performance at work but often at the expense of their own well-being.
    Women on the brink. McKinsey’s annual Women in the Workplace research shows that one in three women (and 60% of moms with young children) spend five or more hours a day on housework and caregiving, in addition to taking on more responsibility for successful DEI initiatives at work. Learn what leading companies are doing to reward women for the work they do, rather than the hours they work.
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  • A leader’s guide to physical and psychological well-being

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    ESSENTIALS FOR LEADERS AND THOSE THEY LEAD
    Has wellness dropped off your to-do list? Leaders tend to put themselves last, potentially exposing themselves to a long list of health conditions, jeopardizing their financial health, and straining their most important relationships. The pressures of a high-octane job may be unrelenting, but this week, let’s put them on hold and explore how to improve well-being. That includes managing time more efficiently, getting better sleep, and training your mind and body to better deal with stress. After all, by properly caring for yourself, you’ll be at your best for the people that you lead.
    AN IDEA
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    Treat meeting time as a scarce resource
    Executives tell McKinsey they’re drowning in pointless interactions that produce information overload and drain their energy. Unproductive meetings not only waste time and exhaust people—they also have real financial costs. A recent McKinsey survey revealed that as many as 80 percent of senior leaders are considering changing or have already changed how they run meetings. In our view, leaders should treat time spent in meetings as seriously as they would a company’s financial resources. Many organizations are holding shorter meetings (15 to 30 minutes) and designating one day a week to be meeting-free, and some meetings—for instance, where information is shared in one direction—may not even be necessary. By excusing yourself from meetings that don’t directly affect you or your work, you might have more time to pursue projects you’re passionate about.
    A BIG NUMBER
    10 million
    That’s the approximate number of working hours Americans miss each year due to a lack of sleep, which includes being absent from work and working less productively. In addition to taking a toll on productivity and impairing employee performance, not getting enough sleep is linked to many health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Ever catch yourself making questionable decisions or spacing out during a meeting? It might be time to prioritize getting more rest—sleep affects your ability to pay attention and how well you function cognitively. To get a good night’s rest, try to go to sleep and wake up at consistent times, cut down on alcohol and caffeine, and put away your cell phone for at least an hour before going to bed.
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    A QUOTE
    “When I look at the happiest people, they tend to have at least two, and usually three, groups they’re engaged with outside of work.”
    That’s Babson College professor and author Rob Cross on how keeping work in perspective enables high performers to thrive, stay resilient, and experience greater levels of well-being. High performers can sometimes enter periods where work becomes all-consuming, Cross says. During those times (which can last years!), senior leaders often lose touch with important parts of their identity. Being involved with book clubs or running groups, reconnecting with old friends, or exploring hobbies outside of work can pull people out of the “echo chamber” of a demanding job and create new dimensions to enjoy in life.
    A SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
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    With remote work continuing to blur the boundaries between office and home, it’s no wonder that employees are feeling more anxious and overwhelmed. Even during times of relative calm and stability, it’s difficult for humans to experience lasting peace and happiness because “the brain is designed as an instrument for survival and safety,” says resiliency expert Dr. Amit Sood in an interview with McKinsey. By keeping a positive outlook, however, we can improve our physical and psychological ability to cope with stress. “If I had to summarize the whole gamut of well-being research, it is simply this: you want to tell your genes and immune system, ‘I’m having a good time on this planet,’” says Dr. Sood. “This type of positive outlook tells your genes to switch from inflammatory to anti-inflammatory actions and boosts your antiviral immunity.”
    THE COST OF BURNOUT
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    Each year, burnout costs the global economy an estimated $322 billion in lost productivity. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 50 percent of employees have said that they’ve experienced symptoms of burnout, according to a McKinsey survey of more than 5,000 full-time workers. And a Gallup study from 2021 reveals that burnout among managers in particular is growing worse, with leaders reporting more stress, anxiety, and depression than the individuals they manage. As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into a third year, be kind to yourself and make time for your physical and mental well-being.
    Lead well.
    — Edited by Belinda Yu, an editor in McKinsey’s Atlanta office
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