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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Cases for Partner-Level Hires vs Associates
Question: I am a Senior Manager at XYZ in [ABC Country] (equivalent to Manager at Bain and Associate Principal at
Cases for Undergrads vs MBAs
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Applying for Consulting Jobs Internationally
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Consulting Recruiting Tips for Non MBA’s
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How do Management Consulting Teams Work?
Questions: How long does a typical consulting project take? How are tasks divided up between team members? How does the
Am I Too Old for Consulting?
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Medical Doctor Transitioning to Consulting
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Offer from Niche Consulting Firm
I am so appreciative of your videos and your framework. I am a working professional and attend business school in
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I found your website a few months ago when I started studying for consulting interviews. As a PhD with very
Do “Creatives” Make Good Consultants?
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