Power Begets Power
In life, the rich get richer, the successful get more successful, and the powerful get more powerful. Separate from the debate of whether this is
April 8, 2021
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April 6, 2021
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Case Interview Frameworks
Case Interview Frameworks If you’ve done any research on case interview frameworks, you’ll find that my approach is a bit different than what you might
March 31, 2021
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Meghan Markle Oprah Interview
A part of me can’t believe that I’m actually going to write about the Meghan Markle interview with Oprah. I pretty much ignore American and
March 31, 2021
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Thoughts on Power
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of power. For the entirety of my career, I’ve operated in the world of power. At
March 3, 2021
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The 1% Improvement Rule
If you improve your skills by 1% per week, in a year, you’ll have improved well over 50% (especially when you include compounding). If you
February 25, 2021
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Rethinking Failure
What is the opposite of success? If you’re like most people, your instinctive response is “failure.” This success vs. failure
Admiration vs. Envy
When we admire someone, we appreciate and feel inspired by what they’ve accomplished. Admiration is a feeling based in appreciation,
The Horizon Problem
I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean. This was especially the case when I was at Stanford. At the end
The Gift of Adversity
I spent most of my life thinking of adversity as the obstacle between me and success. Over the last three
Are You Accidentally Making Assumptions?
One of my writing mentors told me: “Effective writing is CLEAR writing.” If you mean what you write, and you
Relationship Hygiene
Every morning and night, I brush my teeth. I’ve been doing this for most of my life. I know if
If it Walks, Talks, and Acts like a CEO…
Being a CEO is not complicated. A good CEO decides what needs to be done and who needs to do
Why Smart People do Stupid Things
Consulting firms prize people who are logical, analytical, and rational. However, smart people routinely make “stupid” decisions. Here’s why.
Deep Perspective
When I was at McKinsey, one of the biggest reasons clients cited for repeatedly hiring McKinsey was: “perspective.” Clients would
Kim Kardashian vs. Steve Jobs
Both Kim Kardashian and Steve Jobs have personal brands. They are both well known. However, there’s a major difference between