Secret to Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
At the start of every new year, many people create resolutions or goals for the New Year. At the same time, most people also give
January 7, 2023
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One Hour per Day
Two young men graduated from college together 20 years ago. Both men came from similar backgrounds, had similar intellects, and similar skills. Twenty years later,
January 4, 2023
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T-Shaped Skills
In industry, a person’s skill set can be described using one of two metaphors: the letter “I” and the letter “T.” A person with “I-shaped”
December 16, 2022
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The Fastest Way to a Promotion
The easiest way to get promoted is to do the following: 1) Choose an employer that’s growing and in constant demand for new people. 2)
December 13, 2022
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Thoughts on Character
Character is who you are when nobody is looking and you can get away with anything. Character consists of two things: 1) Your values –
December 11, 2022
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Force Multiplier Effect: 2 + 2 = 5
Many militaries refer to the concept of a “force multiplier.” This refers to a fighting force whose impact is magnified in some way, shape, or
December 7, 2022
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The Key to Success
You’ll find the video above interesting for two reasons. First, it’s a video presentation by an old friend, and
How to Sell an Idea Effectively
In consulting or any professional service type industry, the “thing” you sell and provide to clients is intangible. Your advice,
Math Never Lies, But it Often Misleads
I’m often fond of saying that: Math Never Lies, But It Does Often Mislead Let me give you an example
The Thin Line Between Success and Failure
One of the most profoundly important concepts in business (and in managing your career) is the idea of the Decisive
Strategy vs. Operations Consulting
Question: I came across your website and was wondering about Strategy vs. Operations consulting. It seems Strategy is more about
Management Consultant with an Accent?
Question: Cosentino’s book has a brief but thoughtful section on international students which centers around communication skills. I’m an American
Entering Consulting as a Seasoned Executive
Question: I stumbled upon your site via a local headhunter’s interview brief – fascinating trove of information in a world
McKinsey Reputation Management
If you’ve been following the news, Rajat Gupta, the former managing partner of McKinsey, has turned himself in, in response
Life, Death, and Consulting…
If you have been following the news, the death of Steve Jobs has been everywhere. Steve Jobs had an unusually
Extreme Career Success Secret
If you’re serious about long term career success in any field, the video below on networking should be considered “mandatory”