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The 8 things every leader must do before 8AM
You are awesome without having to try. I recommend doing more things that bring you joy because that is the best path to fulfilling your ultimate purpose.
The One Thing That Changed How I Think About Risk
Security and risk: Humans need a balance of both in order to be happy, fulfilled, and feel alive. So why don’t we take more risks?
You can learn charisma in 3 minutes and 34 seconds (with some help from a dancing monkey)
Charisma isn't what you think. Let this Italian dude and his dancing monkey show you how to wow a crowd and make friends with strangers.
Real Leaders Don't Use the Word “Led”
Stop and look at your resume. Do you have bullets that start with the word “Led”? You have to get rid…real Leaders Don’t Use the Word “Led”
How to Be a Selfish A** in Job Interviews
The secret to presenting yourself as the ideal hire: show your utility function. This is what employers want to know when they interview you.
Something really important the toilet taught me
If you aren’t asking questions and seeking to understand how things really work, it will limit your opportunities for advancement.
3 Things to Do Before You Quit
Before you quit your job and head off to bschool, be sure to do these 3 things to solidify existing relationships and collect valuable feedback.
Career Bites #12: Interview People
You’re willing to work hard, you want to add value, but you also want to enjoy your work and be inspired. The key is to interview people.
Career Bites #11: Be a Short Term Pragmatist
You won't reach your highest goals overnight. To get there fast, maximize your current options and enjoy the ride. Be a Short Term Pragmatist.
Career Bites #10: Be a Longterm Visionary
Being a longterm visionary is a cure for Short Term Myopia and Option Paralysis. Try this quick exercise to help steer your career.
How to Rock a Professional Conference
A professional conference is a great opportunity to create career social churn, support and inspiration. Here's how to make the most of one.
Career Bites #9: Be of Service
Want to have more impact in your career? It’s easy. Just ask yourself this one question: How can I be of service? The download our 67 ideas!
Career Bites #8: Build Your Resume
Learn how to build your resume through expanded impact and measurable results. Follow these tips to make it easy to impress with your resume.
Career Bites #7: Say Thanks
Don't just say thanks. Use Vivid Appreciation: the art of giving back by letting people share your success and be inspired. Learn how.
Career Bites #6: Get Mentors
Mentorship is part of how we grow. Mentors are people whose wisdom makes your journey easier. You can’t achieve full potential without them.
Career Bites #5: Be Curious
Be curious. Ask questions about how the world works. It will make you a better thinker & leader. Download our free market sizing problem set!
Career Bites #4: Be a Risk Taker
Are you a Risk-Taker? Would you call yourself brave? You need to be if you want a fulfilling career. Here's why and how to cultivate courage.
Career Bites #3: Be Kind
Workplace Kindness is an underestimated way to advance your career. You need to hustle. But unlike hard work, kindness never goes unnoticed.
Career Bites #2: Knowledge Capital
Jobs pay in two currencies – cash and knowledge capital. Develop knowledge you can take with you, don’t just master the firm’s way.
The Awesome Informational Interview
Want to research potential firms & impress networking contacts? Here is our 7-Step Process for conducting an Awesome Informational Interview.
Career Bites #1: Explore Preferences
Explore preferences; decide what you like and what matters to you. If you don’t know what you want, it's hard to make confident choices.
Resilience: Get Good at Failing
Resilience allows you to grow. If you know how to fail, then you know how to succeed. Follow these 3 easy steps to turn setbacks into wins.
Confident Humility:Key to Successful Interviews
Confident humility is required to live a full and happy life. It's a founding principle for Berkeley Haas and Google seeks in its employees.
5 Tips for Upward Management
Upward Management may be the most undervalued skill for professional success. If you are a great upward manager you will also advance rapidly.
Death to the Elevator Pitch
You have to stop using your Elevator Pitch to introduce yourself at Networking Events. Try a better way to connect.
Listen! Avoid Awkward Networking Moments
Listen! Avoid Awkward Networking Moments. Listen here to find out how to gain access to any networking conversation without being an arse.
None of Your Beeswax! Understand Social Distance
Understanding Social Distance is your key to confidence in any professional networking situation – even when you are outside of your culture.
How to Turn a Disparaging Comment into Useful Feedback
Sometimes feedback takes the form of a disparaging comment. Instead of letting them get you down, here's how to use them to grow.
Networking Your Way to Real Friendship
Did you think that the purpose of a networking event was to impress people? Take the transaction out of networking and get people to like you.
This ONE Tip Will Make You Love Networking
Change your perspective on networking. It's something you already do and enjoy. This is the Career Protocol networking philosophy.
Stanford MSx | What Makes Stanford’s 1-Year MBA So Special?
What’s so special about the MSx program at Stanford GSB? Find out in this episode of #MBAMonday with the inside scoop from a Stanford MSx alum and Senior Career Protocol Instructor, Vijay Raghunathan!
MBAs for Social Impact | How MBAs Can Be Used To Do Good
Dreaming of a Social Impact career? Watch this video with Social Impact Entrepreneur/Senior Instructor, Vijay Raghunathan, to learn how to make the most out of your Social Impact MBA!
Best Questions for the Interviewer | “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?”
Nail your next interview! Learn the importance of asking questions at your interview and get 5 questions you can use next time on this episode of #MakeMondaysBetter!
“Manage Your Body Language” and 3 Other Interview Tips That Sound Smart but Actually Suck
“Watch your body language”, “practice interviewing”… ever gotten advice like this when prepping for an interview? Learn why these common interview tips SUCK and what you should do instead.
International MBA Applicants NEED to Know This!
International Students: this one’s for you! Tune into this episode of #MBAMonday to learn how to approach your applications, plus tips for recruiting once you’ve been accepted!
What's the Best MBA Internship?
Watch this episode of #MakeMondaysBetter with Angela for a guide-through of how to navigate the process of MBA internship recruiting and choosing the right opportunity for you!
How to Talk to the MBA Admissions Committee
Learn how to connect with the AdCom members at your target schools and increase your odds of admission, plus tips about live AdCom events that are happening in 2022!
Last Minute MBA Application Advice for Round 1
The 2022 MBA application deadlines are approaching! Learn how you can prepare in the upcoming days to finish your apps strong and hit submit with confidence in this #MBAMonday episode.
THE BEST WAY to Grow Your Career | Investing in Yourself
How investing in yourself and focusing on substantial personal growth can help you achieve happiness at work. Check out this episode of #MakeMondaysBetter to learn more!
How Not to Embarrass Yourself in MBA Applications
Don't let misuse of common phrases make you look less than brilliant. Here, Sarah will give you a verbal toolkit to help you avoid commonly misused phrases.
Time For a New Job? Find Out What's Most Important in Your Career
Does your job matter? To really enjoy work, you need a meaningful job. Be Happy at Work by defining your job purpose and doing work that matters.
How Not To Hate Your Job | The Importance of Work Friendships
Be happy at work! Angela explains why working with a team that you love is crucial for enjoying your career in this episode of #MakeMondaysBetter.
How to be Truly Happy at Work | Life Advice from a Career Coach
Work is supposed to be fun! Discover why doing tasks you enjoy is the essential first step needed to make work better and actually start enjoying your career.
Executive MBA | Is It Worth It and For Whom?
Should you apply for an Executive MBA? Watch this #MBAMonday for 3 differences between the EMBA and the full-time MBA to help you determine which is better for you!
LinkedIn Profile Protocol for MBAs
Want to know why a fab LinkedIn profile is essential, even if you plan to get your next job on campus? Here's a guide to looking good online!