Are You Successful?
I was in Chicago recently, hosting a dinner meeting for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. During dinner, someone asked me a profound question:
March 28, 2018
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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.” I used to have this
March 20, 2018
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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 visit a healthcare provider, someone
March 14, 2018
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Leaders vs. Followers
A leader leads. A follower follows. The difference between a leader and a follower is the willingness to be wrong. When you’re a follower, you
March 6, 2018
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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 due to two reasons —
February 28, 2018
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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 did, but didn’t really appreciate
February 25, 2018
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Am I Qualified to Be a Management Consultant?
Question: Can you please give me a brief advice? I have done BA from India and MBA from XXXXXXXX University
Why “Spock” Is the Ideal Management Consultant
The ideal management consulting applicant would be Star Trek’s character “Spock”–but with people skills. The ideal consultant needs to by
Where do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
Question: I’ve found your site really useful in helping to prepare for interviews. I was wondering if you could give
McKinsey APD Criteria
Question: Thanks for taking the time and effort to set up these resources for aspiring consultants! I wish I’d found
Feeling Lost
Question: Today I had 3 cases 1) profits decline cause + strategies in an insurance company 2) factory shutdown or
Does Framework Selection Matter?
Question 1: In your videos you recommended to start broad. I noticed you always apply the 3CP: consumer, company, competition,
Exploding Job Offer
Exploding Job Offer Question: I received my first strategy consulting offer with (Name of Top 10 Firm Withheld). What is
Using Industry Specific Metrics in Cases
Question: In one of my cases, the interviewer used industry specific metrics like sales per square foot in a retail
Is My Case Answer Too Detailed?
Question: Today I got rejected because they felt I got a too detailed approach, in consulting you need to be
Forecasting Demand / Thinking Outside the Box
Question: Do you have any tips for thinking out of the box? (e.g. when building a bridge there could be