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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Signaling Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by turn signals on cars. It’s such a simple thing. You make the left light blink on the rear of your
December 4, 2022
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Mastering Anything
These are the two steps to mastering any skill: Understand the Concept Develop the Habit This is true in every domain. It takes a day
November 29, 2022
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The Red Line
In every system, there’s a point where the system can not do more. In a car, this limit is denoted by the gauge that measures
November 26, 2022
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Managing your Weaknesses
When it comes to managing your career, you need to be aware of your own weaknesses. A weakness that’s known
That’s Not My Job
In a lot of big companies, you’ll hear a lot of people say, “That’s not my job.” The world is
Drawing a Line
A question came up the other day during the office hours I held for members of my Inner Circle mentorship
Powerful Friends
When I was at Stanford, the most successful students were the smartest ones. Fast forward 10 to 20 years, and
How McKinsey Partners Solve “Cases”
There’s a joke within McKinsey on how to solve a case. Here’s the case: A client is considering entering XYZ
Lessons from my “Lazy” Daughter
When my oldest was eight years old, she decided that she wanted more money than the allowance she got from
Thoughts on Data Analysis
One of my volunteering goals for this year has been to train to be a volunteer emergency medical first responder.
Leadership = Salesmanship
My first boss in industry started a company from scratch, took it public and still runs it today. He was
Being the Best vs. Your Personal Best
When you’re the best in the world at something, there’s nobody left to beat. If you’re Usain Bolt, you’re (literally)
The Big Ask
In your career, there will be a few pivotal moments when you “sell” a big idea to someone else whose