The science of a good day is also the science of a better future.

This week’s episode of How We Future with Lisa Kay Solomon features Caroline Webb: leadership coach, behavioral science expert, McKinsey Senior Advisor, and bestselling author of How to Have a Good Day.

Caroline’s work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and practical leadership. She shares how we can prepare for chaotic times and gain agency by understanding the ways our brains handle uncertainty, stress, and decision-making.

You’ll learn:

• Why attention is your most precious resource
• A simple three-part framework (“Know. Be. Do”) that helps leaders navigate chaos
• How naming what you’re feeling instantly reduces stress
• Why imagining a future scenario trains your brain to respond better in real life
• Why realistic optimism, not blind positivity, is the mindset leaders need right now

This conversation is a practical, hopeful guide for anyone trying to lead with more clarity, calm, and positivity. Caroline shows that the skills we need to navigate the future aren’t abstract. They’re learnable, repeatable, and rooted in how we manage our minds today.

Links from the show:

• Learn more about Caroline and her projects on her website
• Buy the book: How To Have a Good Day by Caroline Webb
• Take Caroline’s LinkedIn Learning Courses: Science-based Habits for Modern Leadership and How to Have a Great Day at Work
• Link to HBR Chapter: Guide to Dealing with Conflict by Caroline Webb
• Even more resources from Caroline Webb to help you thrive!
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