The Curse of Success
Success teaches you virtually nothing. The real learning comes from the the micro and macro “failures” (I prefer the term feedback opportunities) that preceded the
October 30, 2022
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Cognitive Load
One of the things I’ve paid more attention to in the past several years is cognitive load. Cognitive refers to the brain. Load refers to
October 14, 2022
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Complaints vs. Requests
In individual relationships, it’s easy to complain. The problem with complaining as a primary way of relating is that, often, there aren’t positive changes. In
October 12, 2022
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Cats Don’t Bark
Dogs bark. Cats meow. Fish swim. Birds fly. Other than a few exceptions, this is how the world works. If you try to get your
October 11, 2022
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Getting What You Deserve…
When I started my career, I was under the impression that in the workplace you always get what you deserve. I was naive and wrong.
October 10, 2022
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Culture in Companies, Families, and Romantic Relationships
At Stanford, the one class I disliked the most was called “Cultures, Ideas and Values.” At the time, I thought there was little value in
October 1, 2022
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Does Framework Selection Matter?
Question 1: In your videos you recommended to start broad. I noticed you always apply the 3CP: consumer, company, competition,
Exploding Job Offer
Exploding Job Offer Question: I received my first strategy consulting offer with (Name of Top 10 Firm Withheld). What is
Using Industry Specific Metrics in Cases
Question: In one of my cases, the interviewer used industry specific metrics like sales per square foot in a retail
Forecasting Demand / Thinking Outside the Box
Question: Do you have any tips for thinking out of the box? (e.g. when building a bridge there could be