How I Got My Brain Back, ConstitutionDAO Takeaways, and More

Knowledge Partner: McKinsey & Company

Combating the Great Resignation. Pop quiz: what’s the top reason people leave their job?

The pay
The benefits
A feeling of being undervalued, and sense of not belonging in an organization

Most managers pay attention to #1 and and #2 on the list, but McKinsey research finds that employees typically leave their jobs when they feel like they don’t belong, don’t have enough autonomy, and don’t like their team.

So what makes a workplace the kind of place that employees want to stay? A recent episode of The McKinsey Podcast explains.

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Happy Sunday!

The weather is colder, the days are shorter, and we didn't buy the Constitution. But we do have a breakdown on the iconic movement that was ConsitutionDAO, which we think is a decent consolation (and the best we can do!).

Our top article this week has some practical advice on combatting the seasonal depression (or post-auction sadness) you might be experiencing. We also have Adam Davidson's debut essay on storytelling, a deep dive into the wild housing market and the corporations cashing in on iBuying, and an analysis on Reddit.

Let's get into it, shall we?