Know Your Own Limits
I was having a conversation with one of the people I mentor. This person was in a new job, working incredibly long hours, and was
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A few days ago, I was visiting my parents. While there, I noticed a few home repair tasks around the house. I decided to take
April 28, 2021
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The Pursuit of Dreams
Much has been said about the value of pursuing dreams. Some say that the purpose of life is to pursue your dreams. Others say that
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Mckinsey Success Stories
I love hearing the success stories of my readers who have gone on to receive offers. I want to share some of these with you
April 15, 2021
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Emotional Resilience in a Pandemic
Adversity comes in two flavors. The first is a hardship due to an external factor often outside of your control. This is a crisis that
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The Smartest Person in the Room
Your ability to be the smartest person in the room is highly dependent on your willingness to be the dumbest person in the room. Note:
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Social Hierarchy
When I was at Stanford, I took a class on social hierarchies. I remember thinking it was fascinating how social
Prepared for Luck
Over the years, I’ve noticed the role that luck plays in success for myself and others. I won’t lie. Getting
Understanding the Rationale
When you’re CEO, you’re in this paradoxical situation in which your direct reports often know a lot more than you
Inside a Fortune 500 Boardroom
I’ve only been in a Fortune 500 boardroom once. I will never forget it. The conference room had an incredible
Learning vs. Unlearning
Over the years, I’ve paid a lot of attention to teaching methods. I’ve done so in my role as a
I Can’t Do That
Let’s take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that… yet. Only one
Mistake vs. Judgment Call
Sometimes, your decisions do not have the positive outcome you wished for. It’s tempting to think that a bad outcome
Issue Tree
Like a scientist uses an experiment to test a hypothesis, a consultant uses a framework called an issue tree. An
Life Isn’t Always Fair
One of the things I tell my kids (that they hate) is that life isn’t always fair… deal with it.
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