The ideal scenario we hope for …
… isn’t always that. ... More >>
In a recent question a reader asked me about the Social Enterprise world and about getting an MBA, or JD/MBA. Her question was a bit complex and long, but I wanted to answer in the very first take. ... More >>
In a recent question a long time reader asked me how she could improve her resume. Specifically, since she is applying to the MLT program for the upcoming year. ... More >>
All eyes and ears have been tuned into the elections up until November 6 which all culminated in a big night of the announcing of the new president. While the night had many celebrations and gatherings all over the country, the morning after offers up something different. ... More >>
of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Heard the saying before? Maybe not perfect in every case, but there’s definitely some truth to the idea. ... More >>
You would know it was obvious. You would change your mind and buy in to the plan today. ... More >>
It’s that time of year again, MBA application season. As such, I’m getting a lot of questions about applying to MBA programs and to MLT. ... More >>
One of the defining problems of our students today, is what to study in college. In today’s world not only are there more options than ever before but there are also more paths to success than ever before. ... More >>
How much time do you spend every day checking email, logging into Facebook, sending text messages, and surfing the web for things you don’t really care about? Probably way too much. Many of my MBA classmates did too. ... More >>
In the last presidential election, fewer than 57% of voting age Americans actually voted. And this was one of the most watched events in history. In 2010 it was fewer than 40% Surprised? Don’t be. The numbers have been low for years. This year, we can all step up and do something about it. ... More >>
Sending things today is one of the hardest things to do. ... More >>
In the midst of all the chaos and noise today, the world needs poets. ... More >>
MLT’s Pre-MBA Conference Call 1.5 days ago was a huge success. More than 100 of you showed up and got to hear from one of the top education nonprofits I know. My apologies to everyone that technical problems kept me from being able to answer questions at the end. But I do have one alternative for you now. ... More >>
The true story of Felix Baumgartner’s act of bravery can be seen everywhere you look online. Just this past weekend he became the first person ever to break the speed of sound with his record-breaking skydive from 23 miles. ... More >>
You know exactly what that moment feels like if you’ve had it before. The moment everything changes. The moment you can’t keep your head down any more. That point, when you have to do something about it. ... More >>
Just about most people I know get stressed out. MBA and law school classmates. Friends, family and colleagues. And other people all over the world. Most of them stress out a lot actually. ... More >>
That feeling you had just the other day, that’s the one I’m talking about. The hesitation that all of us have felt at some point. When it seemed so much easier to play it safe and stick with the status quo. ... More >>
One of the less intuitive but sometimes more important concepts we learn in business school is to forget about sunk costs. ... More >>
The crucial moment when you are contemplating something new and daring. You’re out on the ledge and one part of you is ready to jump in and go for it. But another part of you isn’t sure. But you have to decide and time is winding down. ... More >>
A leader is someone that understands the importance of lifting people up in a world where so many things and people are working to tear others down. ... More >>