Rank Order Your Goals
I’ve had a multi-decade debate with myself about solving one problem at a time or multi-tasking and trying to solve multiple problems concurrently. After much
July 21, 2020
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The Total Game Changer
One of the single most powerful, life-changing, and career-changing tools is the ability to understand what somebody else needs. I know that sounds terribly anticlimactic but hear
July 16, 2020
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Simple vs. Easy
Some of the most brilliant insights in life are simple to understand but not always easy to act on. I like making the distinction between
July 14, 2020
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Real-World Case
Here is a real-world situation. You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United States. Due to COVID-19, nearly
July 10, 2020
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Implied vs. Explicit Expectations
All relationships work more smoothly when expectations are clear and explicit. The opposite of an explicit expectation is an implied one. Let’s look at both
July 8, 2020
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The Recession — Now What?
I wrote the following article for my CEOs. I thought you might find it useful. In talking to many people about the global recession, I’ve
June 19, 2020
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Never Listen to Critics
https://youtu.be/k1T9-I3wx8I In life, there are two kinds of critics. There are those who sincerely want to see you improve, and
Homeless to Harvard
A few weeks ago, I came across an amazing and touching story about a Dawn Loggins homeless American girl who
Where Do Brilliant Insights Come From?
CIBs and F1Ys often ask me, “Where do brilliant insights come from?” My first reaction was… geez, that’s a good
Stephen Covey 1932 – 2012
Lately, a number of CIBs and F1Ys have been asking me about what books I read. One of the very
Do You Work for Income or Assets?
One of the mistakes I made early in my career was to think of my career as a way to
Facebook COO – HBS Class of 2012 Speech
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook speech to the Harvard Business School Class of 2012. Topics to pay attention
The Thin Line Between Success and Failure
One of the most profoundly important concepts in business (and in managing your career) is the idea of the Decisive
A Message of Appreciation
In the United States, we are celebrating the holiday of Thanksgiving — where it is customary to take one day
BCG 1st Round Rejection – Now What?
Question: Today I got a feedback call from BCG. Three weeks ago I had a selection process for a business
Rejection from Top 3 Consulting Firms
Question: Thank you for your regular emails, they are extremely helpful and I only wish I knew about your site