How To Have A Good Day

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’ – Cass R. Sunstein, co-author of Nudge

‘Extraordinary’ – Susan Cain, author of Quiet

‘Grounded in state-of-the-art research’ – Adam Grant, bestselling author of Originals