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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How to Make a First or Lasting Impression
If you want to make an impressive first impression with someone, show them how smart, brilliant, and accomplished you are. Share with them your resume, income,
September 27, 2022
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The Gift of Failure
“Failure” always has a gift. The gift is an opportunity to learn a lesson. The challenge with failure is it feels just awful. And when
September 23, 2022
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Chasing Dreams
I’m a big believer that everyone should spend at least a portion of their life chasing their own dreams. Whether dream chasing is your life
September 18, 2022
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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]
Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly called the
September 9, 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
Leadership = Public Speaking
The ability to speak, convey ideas, and inspire others to act is an enormous part of what’s perceived and experienced
Public Speaking with Gravitas
One of the five most useful classes I took at Stanford was on public speaking. One of the very first
Getting Credit for Your Ideas
I receive a ton of questions from my Inner Circle members about how to handle colleagues and bosses who take
Mastering Anything
These are the two steps to mastering any skill: Understand the Concept Develop the Habit This is true in every
How to Incorporate Other Case Interview Prep Resources with CaseInterview.com
A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out
Thoughts on Power
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of power. For the entirety of my career, I’ve operated in
Amanda Gorman — 22-Year-Old Poet
In watching the recent U.S. presidential inauguration, I couldn’t help but notice 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman. I think her poem
Being a Trusted Advisor
One of the ways to have power and influence in an organization is to become a trusted advisor to someone
Power for the Powerless
In industry, whether your ideas get taken seriously depends on more than the quality of your thoughts. If the receptionist