Handshake, Kiss, or Bow
I’ve had the good fortune of working and socializing with people from a wide variety of cultures. One of the challenges of such international interactions
April 16, 2022
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Keep Moving Forward
One of my professional mentors taught me a very useful tip on how to travel when flights get canceled due to bad weather. He had
April 15, 2022
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Market Cycles
All things have a natural cycle. The sun rises; the sun sets. The tide comes in; the tide goes out. Jobs are easy to get;
April 15, 2022
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Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether they are vendor-customer, spouse-spouse, or
April 15, 2022
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How to Motivate
Everyone starts their career as an individual contributor. You’re hired to do “work.” As you progress in your career, your role shifts toward leading and
March 31, 2022
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Women in Business
Over a decade before I had three daughters, I was intrigued by women and how they’re perceived in the business world. My first encounter with
March 31, 2022
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Choose Your Words Carefully
Over the last decade, I have continually found myself intrigued by a field I never thought would interest me: linguistics.
The Burden of Leadership
Many people I speak to, from little kids to professionals in their 50s, want to be “in charge.” They want
How a C Player Becomes an A Player
I recently wrote an article on How to Be a Corporate Superstar. In particular, I described how important it was to be
The Skill of Extrapolation as a Consultant
One of the most vital skills a new consultant can have once they’re on the job is the skill of
The Importance of Career R&D
A product company like Apple invests heavily in research & development (R&D) to maintain its competitive advantage. One of the
Written Communication as a Consultant
Question: I am wondering if you might have a reference for consulting-specific writing coaching. Since joining Booz and Company, I
Elite Performance – What It Really Takes
Recently, I took my daughters into Seattle to watch the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team perform. They were in town
Extreme Determination and Extreme Success
Growing up, I watched Michael Jordan play basketball. He was, with little argument, the best basketball player of all time.
How to Get Promoted in Consulting Firms
There are three key secrets to getting promoted in a consulting firm. Here is one of them: “Do what is
How to Build a Strong Client Relationship
In an ideal world, executives would hire consultants to help their companies maximize their opportunities. However, we don’t live in