Synopsis
Revised and updated with a foreword from international bestselling author, Jonathan Haidt.
‘Smart, thorough and eminently practical’ – Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive
‘An extraordinary book – a wonderful mix of science, practical advice and stories’ – Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
The groundbreaking, science-backed guide to boosting productivity, efficiency and happiness – and having a lifetime of good days.
Advances in behavioural science are giving us an ever better understanding of how our brains work and why we make the choices we do. In How to Have a Good Day, renowned leadership coach and former McKinsey partner, Caroline Webb, distills these insights into an actionable blueprint to transform your everyday working life and strengthen your personal impact.
You will learn about:
- The two-system brain: How two complementary systems govern brain activity, and how to make our cognitive resources go further
- The discover-defend axis: How to move from defensive mode, where we’re not at our smartest, to the clearer-thinking discovery mode
- The mind-body loop: How physical interventions can instantly improve performance, resilience and confidence
Through practical strategies and engaging stories from people who have applied these insights to excel at work and in life, Webb shows you how to become your best self under pressure, make the hours go further, help every interaction feel more successful and stay resilient in the face of setbacks.
How to Have a Good Day is not just a productivity guide – it’s a powerful toolkit for feeling more fulfilled and energised every single day.
‘Wise, fun and humane. The best behavioural self-help book by far. Everyone should read it’ – Cass R. Sunstein, co-author of Nudge
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“How to Have a Good Day is an extraordinary book - a wonderful mix of science, practical advice, and stories based on Caroline Webb's years of experience helping a huge range of people transform their professional lives for the better. Every chapter is studded with engaging real-world examples that ring true and illustrate how to make the most of the book's suggestions. Whatever your personal definition of a good day, you'll have more of them after reading this book.”Susan Cain, author of QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
“How to Have a Good Day is a smart, thorough, and eminently practical book. Just about every page offers a science-based tip to help you become better off - or, in many cases, just plain better.”Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive
“Finally, a practical book based on evidence. How to Have a Good Day is grounded in state-of-the-art research on behavior and neuroscience, and animated with vivid examples from professionals who have successfully applied Webb's advice. It might even leave you looking forward to your next tricky conversation or challenging task as an opportunity to try out her tips.”Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals
“Webb has given us a great gift: she has synthesized all the advice coming out of labs around the world, filtered it for quality, and illustrated it with well-chosen examples. The appendices alone will save you dozens of hours per year - particularly on email - and help you create more great days for yourself. This is the only self-improvement book you will need in the next five years.”Jonathan Haidt, NYU-Stern School of Business, Author of The Happiness Hypothesis, and The Righteous Mind
