Signaling Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by turn signals on cars. It’s such a simple thing. You make the left light blink on the rear of your
December 4, 2022
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Mastering Anything
These are the two steps to mastering any skill: Understand the Concept Develop the Habit This is true in every domain. It takes a day
November 29, 2022
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The Red Line
In every system, there’s a point where the system can not do more. In a car, this limit is denoted by the gauge that measures
November 26, 2022
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Pain vs. Suffering
It has taken me nearly four decades to learn the following distinction between pain versus suffering. At first glance, they seem the same. Pain does
November 20, 2022
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Money & Power
There’s an expression here in the United States that money changes people (for the worse) and that power corrupts people. I disagree. Instead, I think
November 13, 2022
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The Decider vs. The Critic
Any time a decision needs to be made, two roles often emerge. There’s the role of the decider versus the role of the critic. Anybody
November 9, 2022
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Case Interview Math and the McKinsey Interview
I recently received a question from a reader about case interview math and a 3rd round McKinsey interview. The reader asked
McKinsey Reputation Management
If you’ve been following the news, Rajat Gupta, the former managing partner of McKinsey, has turned himself in, in response
McKinsey Careers
If you pursue one of the many McKinsey careers available to both beginning and experienced consultants, you will become part
When to Apply to Consulting Firms
Question: First of all, thank you for your work. It is great guidance to me. I reviewed all the FAQ’s
McKinsey APD vs. McKinsey Experienced Hire
Question on McKinsey APD vs. Experienced Hire: First, thank you so much for providing your online materials. I recently found
McKinsey – Do Women Matter?
Question: Is it a strike against you to be a woman with family + young children when applying to Top Tier firms like MBB?
McKinsey Interview Dress Code
Question: When interviewing with companies like McKinsey, how formal should we be with dress? Is there a limit on how
McKinsey Interview Format
Reader Email: The position I applied to at McKinsey was the Fellow program (I applied holding a Master’s degree in
Mensa, Fulbright Scholarships, Olympic Medals on Resumes
Question: I’ve been following your emails with interest since October. I want to apply for Strategy firms later this year,
Experienced Hire Resume Criteria
Question on Experienced Hire Resume Criteria: Considering where I am at my profession and personal (age (33 yrs) + kid),