The Elegant Solution
An elegant solution is one where a problem gets solved in a simple, but not always obvious, way. When it comes to a problem that
December 16, 2021
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MECE (Mutually Exclusive Collectively Exhaustive) Copy
MECE is a principle used by management consulting firms to describe a way of organizing information. The MECE principle suggests that to understand and fix
December 14, 2021
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The Willingness to Be Wrong
There’s a subject that few people ever talk about. It’s something that has the ability to change the trajectory of your career… and personal life.
December 13, 2021
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Omicron Variant — A Framework for Decision-Making
Two weeks ago, I heard about the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Based on the news headlines and video feeds, news of the Omicron
December 11, 2021
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The False Narrative of Social Media
Social media has become one’s personal press release service. It’s a place where many of us showcase the best parts of our lives for others
December 6, 2021
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Stop Making Your Cat Bark
If you want a pet that barks, you should get a dog. If you want a pet that meows, you should get a cat. What
December 6, 2021
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How to be an Interesting Person
When you’re an interesting person, people want to connect with you. They want to work with you, hang out with
Prepared for Luck
Over the years, I’ve noticed the role that luck plays in success for myself and others. I won’t lie. Getting
Understanding the Rationale
When you’re CEO, you’re in this paradoxical situation in which your direct reports often know a lot more than you
I Can’t Do That
Let’s take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that… yet. Only one
Making Mistakes
A wise person once told me, “Making mistakes is how we human beings learn.” I spent most of my life
Managing Career Risk
Ever since working at McKinsey, I’ve been fascinated by the financial services industry. In every other industry, you know what
Unforced Errors
The sports of baseball and tennis include references to a concept called an “unforced error.” This means a player makes
Why It’s Difficult to “Find” Your Passion
Last week, I held office hours for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. One of my members asked me
Aligning Goals with Resources
In a corporate strategic plan, it’s often easy to come up with big goals of what the company could or
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