You’ve got an upcoming interview, and you’ve prepared your answers, researched the company pre-interview, and picked out the perfect outfit. But have you thought about how you’ll break the ice? Interviews aren’t just about proving you can do the job—they’re …
What can/ should I do today?
Thank you to everyone who joined our CDO Ask Me Anything session for admitted MBAs with Abigail Kies and Mike Minutoli on May 6. This is “Part 2” of the follow up to that …
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In the architecture of exceptional careers, relationships are the honeycomb—strong, flexible, and foundational. At our recent reunion, many of you saw firsthand how these bonds create resilience and opportunity. The most successful among our alumni understand that real connections thrive …
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Congratulations and welcome to SOM! (You’ll hear that a lot!) Thank you to everyone who joined our CDO Ask Me Anything session for admitted MBAs with Abigail Kies and Mike Minutoli on May 6.
Thanks for your great …
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Do you wonder how some people easily land leadership roles while others struggle to get noticed? It may sometimes seem like luck, but it’s really about the mindset. Most professionals who end up running companies have been training their minds …
Yesterday we hosted our biennial Recruiters Day – a day to both appreciate and learn with employers. We had an amazing variety of employers represented including management consulting, boutique consulting, investment banking, private equity, manufacturing, media/ tech, healthcare, diversified financial …
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Have you been hunting for a senior role and feel like you aren’t doing something right since jobs are getting snatched up quickly? You’re not imagining it because many executive and senior-level positions get filled before they hit a job …
Moving into senior management is a big career step, but switching roles at that level will be a different challenge.
You may decide to transition because your interests have changed or you want a better work-life balance. The desire to …
If you’re a middle manager, you probably already know: Your job isn’t just a role. It’s a tightrope walk. You’re expected to lead a team with clarity and confidence while also managing expectations from the top. You’re asked to think …
The 7-38-55 rule is one of those fascinating communication principles that can totally change how you think about conversations—especially at work. Here’s the gist: When we communicate, only 7% of what we convey comes from the actual words we say. …