Fatigue & Decision Making
I don’t think I’ve ever made a good decision when I’m exhausted and it’s late at night. Fatigue clouds judgment. Fatigue causes hormones and brain
September 14, 2022
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How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game [Guide]
(2024 Update) Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly
September 9, 2022
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This is Better than Perfection
Many of my students strive for perfection. In theory, there’s nothing wrong with this PURSUIT. However, in practice, many people associate validity and self worth
September 8, 2022
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Demographic vs. Situational Gravitas
When I was at Stanford, I took a sociology class focused on the topic of status. It was fascinating. The big lesson learned from that
September 5, 2022
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Master then Break the Rules
When you first learn a craft, it’s useful to learn the rules. As you master the rules, it’s useful to break the rules. The difference
August 31, 2022
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Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the problem. For most individual contributor
August 28, 2022
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Well-Educated vs. Well-Schooled
A few years before I was born, humankind achieved a remarkable feat. We landed a human being on the moon.
Google Analyzes Promotions
Most people know of Google’s exceptional skill in hiring a bunch of rocket scientists to deliver incredibly useful search engine
Who am I?
Ask five people who know you (but not too well) what the first words are that come to mind when
Product vs. Distribution
Most new entrepreneurs are enamored with product ideas. “I have a new idea for a product,” “a service,” or increasingly,
Leadership = Selling Your Ideas
I once heard somebody say that Leadership = Selling. It struck me as odd because I had never heard somebody
Overcoming Bias & Prejudice
In every country, industry, and organization, there exist two categories of people. The first category is high-status individuals. The second
The Solution to All of Your Problems
Most people want to buy a magic pill that will solve all of your problems while you kick back on
How to Lie with Averages
I hate averages. I just hate them. There… I said it. Here’s why. Averages often lie. Let me illustrate my
Why Your Boss has a Lower IQ than You
When you’re in school, students with the highest grades are seen as the high performers. However, something interesting happens when
The Objective of Your Objective
The foundation of strategic planning involves developing the most effective and efficient way to achieve an objective. A clear objective