Top Ten: Podcast 2021

Podcasts

As 2021 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular articles of the year in a series that spans the best of McKinsey Quarterly, the McKinsey Global Institute, the New at McKinsey blog, and more—we even feature an Editor’s Choice category. Today, we give you our most downloaded podcast episodes, which feature conversations on hybrid work, leadership, purpose, and beyond. Read on for our full top 10, and visit our McKinsey Podcast collection to sign up and subscribe.

Kevin Sneader on the eight trends that will define 2021–and beyond

1. The eight trends that will define 2021–and beyond

Kevin Sneader discusses the new ideas and business models transforming industry landscapes. Look ahead

2. Culture in the hybrid workplace

Hybrid work is happening. Your culture will need to catch up—fast. Time for a radical rethink?

3. The vanishing middle manager

Flatter. Faster. Leaner. The COVID-19 crisis has once again trained a spotlight on the value of middle management. What happens after the pandemic ends? What’s changing

4. The search for purpose at work

Purpose is personal, but companies play a critical role in how we express it. Why it matters, and more

5. The boss factor

How you get along with your manager can shape your health, happiness, and productivity. Build a good foundation

6. The workforce of the future

Accelerating trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation mean that more people will need to change jobs and learn new skills. Are leaders ready to guide the shift? Get ready

7. Building a learning culture that drives business forward

Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how businesses can create a learning culture and invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive. Nurture learners where you work

8. Grabbing hold of the new future of work

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped existing workforce trends and catalyzed new ones. Here’s the latest on what’s next—and what to do about it. Prepare for what's ahead

9. From the great attrition to the great adaptation

To keep top talent in the fold, managers must actively change their leadership styles—focusing less on controls and more on culture and connections. Listen to the conversation

10. The postpandemic state of fashion

A transformative year in the technology, trends, and tastes in fashion. What's shaping the next wave?

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