Toxic People
There are some people in this world who are toxic. If you know someone like this and they are a peer or a superior, the
January 23, 2022
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Value Creation vs. Value Capture
Whether you’re the CEO of a company or the CEO of your career, it’s your job to create value for others and to capture some
January 1, 2022
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The Elegant Solution
An elegant solution is one where a problem gets solved in a simple, but not always obvious, way. When it comes to a problem that
December 16, 2021
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The Willingness to Be Wrong
There’s a subject that few people ever talk about. It’s something that has the ability to change the trajectory of your career… and personal life.
December 13, 2021
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Omicron Variant — A Framework for Decision-Making
Two weeks ago, I heard about the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Based on the news headlines and video feeds, news of the Omicron
December 11, 2021
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The False Narrative of Social Media
Social media has become one’s personal press release service. It’s a place where many of us showcase the best parts of our lives for others
December 6, 2021
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“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
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
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
Past, Present, and Future
In my 20s, my mental orientation was on the here and now. I counted time in months and years. In