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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Reviews
“An extraordinary book - a wonderful mix of science, practical advice and stories based on Caroline Webb's years of experience . . . 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
“Smart, thorough and eminently practical . . . 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
“Better days lead to better lives, and this extraordinary book will lead to both”Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit
“Behavioral science has come of age in recent years, and it has begged for a world-class translator. Now we have one . . . The book we've been waiting for”Tom Peters, co-author of award-winning bestseller In Search of Excellence
