McKinsey Guides September 4, 2022In 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. Future proof: Solving the ‘adaptability paradox’ for the long term Tuning in, turning outward: Cultivating compassionate leadership in a crisis Choosing to grow: The leader’s blueprint Hybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy Author Talks: Indra Nooyi on leadership, life, and crafting a better future Leadership lessons from the world’s best CEOs My Rookie Moment: Adaptation The CEO moment: Leadership for a new era More from McKinsey The Great Attrition: The power of adaptability