A Framework for How to Create a 5-year Career Plan
I still remember the day I realized that climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t just about working hard, but about working smart. I was a young HR executive at the time, and it dawned on me that if you want to…
An Explainer: What Is a Sustainable Competitive Advantage?
I still remember the countless boardroom meetings where CEOs would toss around the term sustainable competitive advantage like it was a magical solution to all their problems. But when I’d ask them to define what that meant to their business,…
A Guide to the Due Diligence Process in M&a
As I reflect on my decade-long tenure on Wall Street, I’m reminded of the countless times a guide to the due diligence process was treated as an afterthought, a mere formality in the high-stakes game of mergers and acquisitions. But…
A Guide to the Freemium Business Model: Pros and Cons
I still remember the first time I saw a company successfully implement a guide to the freemium business model. It was a startup in the tech industry, and they were struggling to gain traction with their paid product. But after…
A Guide to the Income Statement (p&l)
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students, I’m reminded of a common myth that frustrates me: that mastering a guide to the income statement (p&l) is a daunting task, reserved for number-crunching experts. The truth is, understanding…
An Explainer: What Is an Erp System and Does Your Business Need One?
I still remember the first time I had to explain what is an erp system to a room full of skeptical executives. They had heard all the hype, but I had to cut through the noise and show them the…
5 Common Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
I still remember the look on my friend’s face when he told me he had just accepted a job offer without negotiating his salary. He was excited about the new role, but I knew he had just made one of…
An Explainer: What Is a Synergy in Mergers and Acquisitions?
As I sit at my desk, surrounded by the hum of vintage stock tickers and the musty smell of historical biographies, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve seen the term “what is a synergy in mergers and acquisitions“ thrown…
An Analysis of the Importance of Data Encryption for Business
I still remember the project that made me realize the importance of data encryption for business. I was leading a digital transformation project for a global corporation, and we had to navigate a complex web of cybersecurity threats. It was…
A Guide on How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Current Job
I still remember the first time I had to negotiate a raise for one of my team members – it was a daunting task, but also a valuable lesson in how to negotiate a raise at your current job. The…