Chris Bradley, McKinsey Global Institute Director and senior partner, discusses why he thinks Asia is on the cusp of a new era and how companies should be thinking about this new age. Source: McKinsey Is Asia on the cusp of a new era?

A new study of Brazilian beauty company Natura shows how businesses can work with local stakeholders to preserve the environment and create change.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton This Company’s Sustainable Partnerships Helped Prevent Amazon Rainforest Deforestation

U.S. homeowners typically choose 30-year mortgages, but riskier households in the U.K. choose shorter-term contracts, according to a study by Wharton’s Lu Liu. The findings have implications for mortgage market design, Liu says. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Long-term Home Mortgages Have Costly Trade-offs

We all know that leaders need to captivate audiences and effectively convey their ideas. But not every speaking opportunity can be prepared and practiced. That’s why it’s so important to learn the skill of speaking off-the-cuff, and Matt Abrahams, lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Read more about Improve Your Impromptu Speaking[…]

If you dread public speaking, small talk, or delivering feedback, you’re not alone. Matt Abrahams shares tips for mastering communication in spontaneous situations. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: How to speak confidently when you’re put on the spot

Zero-basing transcends cost cutting—offering leaders visibility into operations, investment, and growth strategies. Source: McKinsey Unlocking operational evolution: The zero-basing philosophy

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: What the L? | No. 147[…]

The energy transition is spurring unprecedented market volatility and uncertainty. Here’s how traders, producers, and broader energy players can prepare. Source: McKinsey The trading opportunity that could create resilience in materials

Hero images act as visual introductions to brands or businesses and are equally common on website homepages and in email … The Hero Image is Everywhere – But Does It Work? Read More » The post The Hero Image is Everywhere – But Does It Work? appeared first on . Source: quicksprout Read more about The Hero Image is Everywhere – But Does It Work?[…]

Instead of focusing on how people feel about technology, marketing research should examine how technology makes people feel about themselves, according to Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How AI Changes Our Sense of Self