Toxic People
There are some people in this world who are toxic. If you know someone like this and they are a peer or a superior, the
January 23, 2022
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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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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
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
Your Reputation is Everything as a Consultant
In consulting, your personal reputation is everything. It is the one thing by which everything else in your career revolves
How to Keep Your Job as a Consultant
It is very difficult to get a job in consulting. It takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and dedication
Authority, Power & Influence as a New Consultant
In all corporate environments, you need to pay attention to who and what has power. This is a human dynamic
Mastering the Case Interview
When learning any activity, there is a transformation that takes place as your skills improve. It is like learning to drive a
What I Learned from Getting Coffee with Victor Cheng
The other day one of my readers, Steven, who landed an MBB offer, invited me out for coffee. He happened
How Consultants Can Really Help Their Clients
A while ago, one of the major news stories in the U.S. was about how an air traffic controller fell
Intelligence vs. Wisdom as a Consultant
A common mistake made by new consultants is mistaking their intellect for wisdom. The two are not the same thing.