The Culture of Elitism
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the cult/culture of elitism. The entire premise of elitism is hierarchy. Those who are “elite” are presumed to
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Switching Frameworks Mid-Case
Question: I work in the Venture Capital Industry and am considering a switch to strategy consultancy. Normally, people switch the other way around, but I
September 9, 2019
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How to Dress for a Case Interview
Case Interview Dress Code I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. What follows are 2 such questions and my responses.
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How to Convey Leadership Skills
Question: Hi! Thanks for the videos. It’s really opened my eyes to what’s expected of you in case interviews!! Actually, I am totally new to the
September 9, 2019
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Demonstrating Business Savvy in Case Interviews
Question: After rewatching your videos and reading the FAQ + additional resources I would like to ask you on some advice for the following. Usually,
September 9, 2019
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MBB or Tech Company?
Question: First of all thank you so much. I bought your books on Amazon and devour your newsletters and this has been an essential part
September 4, 2019
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Actual vs. Perceived Competence
In the Olympics and many other sporting events, you don’t need to worry about perceptions. Your performance is measured down
Rethinking Failure
What is the opposite of success? If you’re like most people, your instinctive response is “failure.” This success vs. failure
Admiration vs. Envy
When we admire someone, we appreciate and feel inspired by what they’ve accomplished. Admiration is a feeling based in appreciation,
The Horizon Problem
I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean. This was especially the case when I was at Stanford. At the end
The Gift of Adversity
I spent most of my life thinking of adversity as the obstacle between me and success. Over the last three
How Smart People Destroy Their Careers
The #1 way professionals with high IQs destroy their careers is by having low emotional intelligence (or “EQ” for short).
Are You Accidentally Making Assumptions?
One of my writing mentors told me: “Effective writing is CLEAR writing.” If you mean what you write, and you
What Makes a CEO a CEO?
Is the CEO the best engineer in a company? Usually not. Is she the best salesperson in the company? The
Relationship Hygiene
Every morning and night, I brush my teeth. I’ve been doing this for most of my life. I know if
If it Walks, Talks, and Acts like a CEO…
Being a CEO is not complicated. A good CEO decides what needs to be done and who needs to do