The Mckinsey Podcast

They're the most educated with great expertise. Yet, they remain underestimated. It's the people over 45, a useful cohort that struggles to find new employment, in large part, due to ageism. Hear from Mona Mourshed, CEO of Generation, an organization that trains people who are unemployed, underemployed, or need to learn new skills in conversation with Roberta Fusaro, McKinsey executive editor. They also dig into how employers stand to gain by investing in older workers - practically, culturally, and economically. Generation report: https://www.generation.org/news/unemployed-aged-45-and-above-face-ageism-and-career-challenges-globally/ Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

People are quitting in record numbers. Such an exodus threatens to increase labor costs, more attrition and contribute to brand bruising. Leaders can hang on to the best if they give their employees what they want—respect and a sense of belonging. Hear from experts in talent and organizational health, Aaron De Smet and Bill Schaninger on how those in charge can adapt their leadership styles to meet the needs of today's workforce. Reading material referenced: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith • McKinsey article and report about the great attrition • McKinsey article about psychological safety   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 19:50) >  We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content. Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts. Today, you'll hear about how companies are grappling to make sustainability-focused choices from the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:40) >  We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content. Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts. Like a recent episode from McKinsey on Government where you’ll hear about the imperative of government to build cyber resilience, how the private sector can play a role and the future of the federal cyber workforce. Francis Rose hosts a conversation with Tucker Bailey, partner at McKinsey and Will Hurd, former congressman and former chair of the information and technology subcommittee on the oversight and government reform committee.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The McKinsey podcast is launching a new season with fresh content this Fall. In the meantime, we’re featuring episodes from our other popular podcasts. Today, it’s the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast. Co-host Anna Bernasek is in conversation with Jeffrey Seller, producer of Broadway hits Hamilton, In the Heights, and Rent, about how Broadway and live performances have endured during the past tumultuous year-plus. Hear about: • Shutting down, pivoting, then staging a production in Australia during the pandemic • How digital streaming services like Disney+ and Spotify affected demand for performance tickets • Why he created an affordable ticket lottery to increase access to the magic of live, in-person performances • Why he’s still an optimist, but one who’s focused on resilience This conversation was recorded in May 2021. To read a transcript of this episode, visit: https://mck.co/jeffreysellerSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:45) >  The retailer of the future will harness the power of data, business building, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, says serial entrepreneur and technology expert John Straw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:30) >  Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Work without passion can lead to listlessness says Joanna Barsh, senior partner emeritus, director emeritus of the Centered Leadership Project, and today's guest. So, practically speaking, how can leaders help their people find passion, when they feel none? What question can you ask yourself to stay engaged at work and in the world? What can leadership do to engender trust during these turbulent times? Tune in for immediately implementable actions that can change your daily perspective for the better. Links to mentions on the episode: https://grief.com/about-david-kessler/ https://joannabarsh.net/books/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 42:45) >  Optimism is high for flourishing entrepreneurship postpandemic according to McKinsey senior partners Kim Baroudy and Massimo Mazza. It's the acceleration of innovation, investment and tech that encourage their enthusiasm. Hear their take on the trends bolstering Europe and a new generation of startups.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 41:47) >  Uncertainty is certain in this world where the way people work is changing fast. Those with a plan to future-proof their organization will be set up for agile responses to the unexpected. Hear from Chris Gagnon, a McKinsey senior partner, and Elizabeth Mygatt, a McKinsey associate partner, on why org charts inadequately describe how an organization works, why the best companies have a distinct philosophy -- and why hiring the best talent keeps leadership up at night.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Is it tough to define your purpose at work? You’re not alone. Half of the US-employees surveyed in the McKinsey report "Help your employees find purpose or watch them leave" are reconsidering the work they want to do as a result of Covid-19. Hear from two of the authors, Bill Schaninger and Naina Dhingra. They'll share their definition of individual purpose, why purpose benefits the organization as a whole, and two probing questions that will help you articulate what your individual purpose is. The report can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/help-your-employees-find-purpose-or-watch-them-leaveSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:12) >  Hit hard by the the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the early signs of how air travel is adapting? What changes will we see in business and leisure travel? In what kind of sustainability technologies are airlines investing? Filling us in are two McKinsey partners with deep understanding of the issues. Alex Dichter is a senior partner in London who leads McKinsey’s travel practice. Robin Riedel is a partner in McKinsey’s aerospace and defense practice who leads advanced air mobility for the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility out of San Francisco.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 47:19) >  Dame Vivian Hunt and former Unilever CEO Paul Polman discuss the growing imperative for stakeholder capitalism.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:17) >  McKinsey’s Tera Allas talks about the critical role that managers play in employee well-being and organizational health.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:34) >  Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how individuals and organizations can invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:34) >  Vaccine distribution gives hope but also proof that the pandemic is far from over.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:14) >  A transformative year in the technology, trends, and tastes in fashion.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:36) >  The pandemic has put demands on the public sector that are likely to increase.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:22) >  Lareina Yee and Alexis Krivkovich talk with Diane Brady about McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report and what employers can do to stanch the flow of women from the labor force.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:08) >  Shelley Stewart III talks about closing the racial wealth gap and inclusive growth through McKinsey’s new Institute for Black Economic MobilitySee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information