The Trend Is Your “Friend”
I’m told there’s a saying on Wall Street that goes, “The trend is your friend.” I’m not a banker nor an asset manager, so I
April 4, 2020
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Great Depression 2020?
I’ve been noticing that there are questions lately about what caused the Great Depression and whether we’re at risk of something similar in 2020. The
April 1, 2020
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Save Lives vs. Save the Economy
In the United States, there’s a big debate going on right now. Epidemiologists urge physical distancing as the best way to avoid catastrophic loss of
March 30, 2020
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Behavior = Communication
Several years ago, I took a class on how to write movie scripts. The world-renown instructor’s students included many famous Hollywood actors (who wanted to
March 26, 2020
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Coronavirus: Leadership during a Crisis
The need for effective leadership is especially acute during a major crisis. Today, I wanted to share a framework for how you can lead others
March 17, 2020
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Honest, Smart, Hardworking
I first heard Warren Buffet speak in person 20 years ago. He had a standard speech he would give on how to be successful in
March 17, 2020
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McKinsey Offer for Non-Traditional Candidate
This McKinsey F1Y’s story reminds us how important practice and prep work are in securing an offer. Success Story: I
The Right Attitude for Case Interviews
Email: My success is really your success at case preparation. Here’s how I prepared and what worked well for me.
Treat the Interviewer Like a Client
Question: First of all I would like to thank you. Everything you produced about consulting (video tutorials, emails, etc.) has
Preparation Tips from a McKinsey New Hire
What follows are helpful tips on case interview preparation that I received from an F1Y. Success Story: Hope you are doing well.
Personal Ethics — in Consulting Offers and in Business
Question: Thank you for creating the LOMS program and imparting so much wisdom in your email updates! I was hoping to get
The Six-Minute Hypothesis Rule
Email: I am an MBA student at a leading Indian B-school and successfully secured offers following my AT Kearney interview and BCG interview for
Options for Post Consulting Careers
Question: First, let me tell you that LOMS has been of great help. It was interesting and very concise. Thanks to it,
McKinsey Offer from Top 200 University
The following field report is from a McKinsey new hire from a Top 200 U.S. university. While McKinsey and the
Oliver Wyman Offer vs. Boutique
Question: I have a question for you that I imagine is somewhat unique. First of all, I want to thank
Tips for a Case Interview from a McKinsey New Hire
Email: I had my final round interviews with McKinsey last week, and found out I was successful. I’ll hopefully be