Secret to Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
At the start of every new year, many people create resolutions or goals for the New Year. At the same time, most people also give
January 7, 2023
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One Hour per Day
Two young men graduated from college together 20 years ago. Both men came from similar backgrounds, had similar intellects, and similar skills. Twenty years later,
January 4, 2023
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T-Shaped Skills
In industry, a person’s skill set can be described using one of two metaphors: the letter “I” and the letter “T.” A person with “I-shaped”
December 16, 2022
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The Fastest Way to a Promotion
The easiest way to get promoted is to do the following: 1) Choose an employer that’s growing and in constant demand for new people. 2)
December 13, 2022
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Thoughts on Character
Character is who you are when nobody is looking and you can get away with anything. Character consists of two things: 1) Your values –
December 11, 2022
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Force Multiplier Effect: 2 + 2 = 5
Many militaries refer to the concept of a “force multiplier.” This refers to a fighting force whose impact is magnified in some way, shape, or
December 7, 2022
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Powerful Friends
When I was at Stanford, the most successful students were the smartest ones. Fast forward 10 to 20 years, and
Even Bad People Have Good Ideas
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a dramatic decline in the number of conversations that involve critical reasoning and
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
Intentionally Over-Qualified
You can approach a job in one of two ways: 1) Do the minimum expected to not get fired. 2)
Margin of Error
I find it useful to learn from other disciplines. If you want to stand out in your field, borrow ideas
The Leadership Vacuum
No organization is perfect. The world changes constantly and it’s impossible to pursue all the right opportunities with all the
Sharpen Your Axe
In the United States, there’s a historical quote attributed to President Abraham Lincoln that says: “Give me six hours to
The Decline of Logic
When I was at McKinsey, fact-based, well-reasoned logic was prized. It didn’t matter if you were in your 15th year