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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Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether
Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as
Your Relationships = Your Net Worth
When I left McKinsey to start my own company, a number of my McKinsey friends also left to do the
Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation
The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks,
Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School
Question: I wanted to thank you for your excellent materials, specifically the LOMS program. Using your frameworks and guidelines, I was able
BCG Coffee Chat
I received an email from a CaseInterview.com student regarding an informal or “coffee chat” she was able to secure with
The Power of a Strong Peer Group
When it comes to both your personal life and professional life, your peer group profoundly impacts… well, everything. Your peers
Powerful Friends
When I was at Stanford, the most successful students were the smartest ones. Fast forward 10 to 20 years, and
How McKinsey Partners Solve “Cases”
There’s a joke within McKinsey on how to solve a case. Here’s the case: A client is considering entering XYZ
More on Networking to Get a Consulting Interview
I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could