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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Consulting Resume – The Ultimate Guide on How to Write the Perfect Consulting Resume
For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. Your resume is one of the
October 21, 2019
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Do No Harm
When a medical student becomes a doctor, he or she is asked to take the Hippocratic Oath. The oath comes from a 2,500-year-old Greek medical
October 14, 2019
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Identifying Key Drivers in a Case Interview
One of the nuanced skills that I’m noticing some people having difficulty with is the ability to identify the “key drivers” behind a particular business
October 9, 2019
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Feedback Loops
One of the most useful management tools is the feedback loop. Feedback involves some mechanism that provides you with data on whether your actions are
October 9, 2019
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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
Are You Successful?
I was in Chicago recently, hosting a dinner meeting for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. During dinner, someone
Corporate Politics – Good or Bad?
Corporate politics has a negative connotation. You’ll often hear phrases like, “They’re being so political.” “I hate engaging in politics.”
You Must be a Doctor…
The oddest thing has been happening to me over the last 10 years. One out of every three times I
Leaders vs. Followers
A leader leads. A follower follows. The difference between a leader and a follower is the willingness to be wrong.
How to Be Insightful
In a meeting, you’ll notice the some people’s ideas automatically get taken seriously while others do not. This dynamic occurs
Why Ex-Consultants are Valued in Industry
Before I worked at McKinsey, I didn’t really understand why companies in industry really valued former consultants. I knew they
Intentionally Over-Qualified
You can approach a job in one of two ways: 1) Do the minimum expected to not get fired. 2)
The Power of Influence
In any company, there are broad categories of power. One is formal authority. The other is influence. When you lead