A Script for How to Talk to Your Boss About a Promotion
I still remember the day I had to talk to my boss about a promotion for the first time – it was a nerve-wracking experience, to say the least. The common advice I received back then was to “just be…
A Guide on How to Create Financial Projections for a Business Plan
As a professor of business strategy, I’ve seen many students struggle with how to create financial projections for a business plan. The common myth is that financial projections are about predicting the future with certainty, but the truth is, it’s…
An Explainer: Long-term Vs. Short-term Capital Gains
I still remember the countless times I’ve seen investors get caught up in the hype of long-term vs short-term capital gains, only to end up making decisions that undermine their financial goals. As someone who’s spent 15 years managing portfolios…
A Guide to Resume Writing for Executives
I still remember the day I had to review a stack of resumes for an open executive position at a Fortune 500 company. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, it was my job to find the best candidate, but what…
A Step-by-step Guide on How to Create a Business Plan
I still remember the day I had to tell a promising startup that their business plan was more of a wish list than a roadmap to success. They had fallen into the common trap of thinking that a plan is…
A Guide on How to Stay Disciplined During Market Volatility
I still remember the day the market plummeted in 2008, and one of my clients called me in a panic, asking if they should sell all their stocks. It was a chaotic time, but I advised them to stay calm…
A Guide on Writing an Executive Summary for Your Business Plan
As I stand in front of my MBA class, I often see a mix of confusion and frustration when we discuss a guide to writing an executive summary. The common myth that an executive summary is just a brief overview…
The Power of Patience: the “buy and Hold” Investing Strategy Explained
I still remember the first time I had to explain the buy and hold investing strategy explained to a potential client. They were skeptical, having been burned by get-rich-quick schemes and flashy trading tips. As someone who’s spent 15 years…
A Guide on How to Conduct Market Research Effectively
I still remember the first time I was tasked with how to conduct market research for a major client – the sheer volume of data was overwhelming, and the pressure to deliver actionable insights was palpable. But as I delved…
A Guide to Corporate Culture and Why It Matters
I still remember the day I realized that a guide to corporate culture was not just a nicety, but a necessity for any business looking to thrive. I was working with a Fortune 100 company, trying to help them turn…