Oliver Wyman Offer vs. Boutique
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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 starting later on this year
October 30, 2019
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Choosing between Multiple Offers – McKinsey, BCG, Bain, & Deloitte
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Tips from Bain New Hire
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Lacking Confidence
I was recently holding office hours for my Inner Circle members. One of my members asked me what to do about a lack of confidence
October 28, 2019
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Conflicts of Interest
In a world of competing agendas, it’s inevitable that you will have a conflict of interest with a client, colleague, or boss. This is particularly
October 23, 2019
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Dealing with Overwhelm
At one point or another in your life, you’re going to be overwhelmed. Overwhelm comes in two flavors — functional
How to Talk to Pigs (and People Too)
I have a confession. I talk to pigs… specifically my daughter’s guinea pigs. More specifically, they talk to me. (No,
Your Fault vs. Your Responsibility
I teach the people I mentor that leadership means accepting responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. The individual contributor
Tolerating Discomfort
The other day, a friend was praising me for my accomplishments. I felt the praise was not justified. Contrary to
Influence, Teenagers, and False Eyelashes
The other day, my teenage daughter asked me to buy her false eyelashes. When I asked her why she wanted
The Rank Order Priority List
Most of my work involves either a corporate strategic plan or a personal strategic plan. The core of strategic planning
“Blue Collar” Sales and Selling
Most people who get an Ivy League MBA do so to get a coveted job at a consulting firm, investment
Surviving vs. Thriving
You can approach life in one of two ways. You can focus on surviving, or you can focus on thriving.
Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver
When my oldest daughter was four years old, she would constantly blurt out all her problems. “I am hungry.” “I
Achieve More by Doing Less
In school, success is simple. Do your homework. Study hard. Get good grades. The better your grades, the greater your