A Strategist’s Guide to Long-term Investing
I still remember the day I decided to leave my job at a private wealth firm to start my own advisory. It was a bold move, driven by my frustration with the short-term focus of the industry. Everywhere I looked,…
A Guide to Understanding Economic Indicators and Their Impact
As I sit at my desk, surrounded by stacks of financial reports and the soft tick of my vintage stock tickers, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve seen investors get burned by misunderstanding economic indicators. It’s a phenomenon that’s…
How to Build a Career Strategy: a 5-year Plan
I still remember the day I realized that building a successful career wasn’t just about working hard and waiting for recognition. I was a young HR executive at the time, and it dawned on me that if you want to…
An Executive’s Guide to What Is Change Management
I still remember the first time I had to navigate a large-scale organizational transformation as a management consultant. A CEO asked me to help his company implement a new IT system, which would inevitably lead to significant changes in the…
A Guide to Competitive Advantage: How to Win in Your Market
I still remember the first time I was tasked with helping a Fortune 100 company regain its competitive edge. The CEO looked at me and said, “Jonathan, we need a guide to competitive advantage that actually works.” I realized then…
A Guide on How to Read Financial Statements Like an Analyst
As a business school professor, I’ve seen countless students struggle with how to read financial statements. The common myth is that deciphering financial reports requires a background in accounting, but I’m here to tell you that’s simply not true. With…
A Guide to Salary Negotiation: How to Get Paid What You’re Worth
I still remember the day I realized that a guide to salary negotiation wasn’t just about asking for a raise, but about understanding the unwritten rules of the corporate game. As a former Chief Human Resources Officer, I’ve seen too…
A Strategist’s Guide to Cloud Computing for Business
I still remember the day I was tasked with leading a digital transformation project for a global corporation, and a guide to cloud computing was at the top of our agenda. The hype surrounding cloud computing was palpable, but as…
A Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions (m&a) Strategy
I still remember the first time I saw a company’s cash flow statement tell a completely different story than its glossy marketing brochures. It was during my early days on Wall Street, working on a potential merger that seemed like…
A Core Curriculum: a Guide to Project Management
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students, I’ve come to realize that the notion of project management being a dry, tedious topic is a common myth. In reality, mastering a guide to project management is the key…