Why only the paranoid survive
“The lesson is, we all need to expose ourselves to the winds of change” Andrew S. Grove I was recently watching an episode of the hit TV show Scandal and was asked what I liked most about the show. My love for the show went deeper than it being a hit TV show; it […]
If you constantly answer emails and text messages in your head – but not in real life – read this
In the last week, at least 10 different people expressed frustration about how they have gotten into a weird habit of answering emails or text messages in their head, but do not provide an actual response to a message in real life. They each described the impact this was creating in both their work and […]
Become a better consultant with 5 TED Talks in under 60 minutes
If you are a lifelong learner life myself, there is a strong probability that you are also an avid TED Talk fan. Sometimes I think I became a consultant because I realized that I wouldn’t be able to earn a livable wage being a college student. Consulting was the next best thing to being an eternal student. I […]
The awkwardness of agreeing with others when you really do not agree
Human behavior can be quite fascinating at times; we sometimes can take something that is so simple and make it exhaustively complicated. Have you ever sat in a meeting, restaurant, etc… with a group of people and a decision has to be made…but instead of stating what you really think, you (and everyone else) […]
Easiest part of a writing a book? Actually writing the book! Part 1
I was super excited when I finished writing the manuscript of my book, The MECE Muse: 100+ selected practices, unwritten rules, and habits of great consultants. I was thinking about writing my book for over 10 years…but I made all types of excuses as to why I didn’t: I needed more years of experience (I […]
21 things that immediately happen when you start authentically showing up
Sometimes an individual can go throughout life without ever realizing why (or remembering how) they made certain choices. Time passes, life happens, and before you know it, you’re not even sure how you got to where you arrived and with whom. Good example: have you ever heard yourself on a recording, took a look at […]
3 lessons learned to “will” you and your team to a victory at work (and in life)
For those that witnessed the stunning comeback victory of the New England Patriots at Superbowl 51, it was definitely a game for the history books. The final moments of the game was set by James White, Patriots running back when he scored the winning touchdown in overtime. During an interview after the Superbowl game, James […]
Make better decisions and overcome FOMO in 3 easy steps
I recently had a discussion with a mentee, seeking guidance on which life path to take. It was clear she had FOMO (fear of missing out). For months and months, I watched her agonize, analyze, and debate what I like to call “good problems” Should she attend a prestigious business school –or- forgo business school […]