Oct 14

692: Wharton School Professor Matthew Bidwell on How to Build a Successful Career from the Inside

Matthew Bidwell, professor at the Wharton School and author of The Insider Advantage, examines why familiarity with an organization remains a substantial source of career advantage. After studying employment and careers for more than 25 years, he concludes that work has not becom ... Show More

54m 42s

Oct 12

688: Michael on the U.S. Green Card Ban

There's some big news that came out today, that has not actually gotten much publicity, but it should, especially for our client base, and for anyone who wants to have a major professional career, and that's the fact that the U.S. government has some say it's temporary, but they' ... Show More

5m 31s

Sep 30

687: US Open Medalist on Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a strategy skills classic featuring an interview with the author of Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life, Justin Bookey. In this book, Justin distills lessons from a beloved global sport into 18 ... Show More

46m 34s

Jan 2022

435: What is corporate strategy? (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss the most important concepts you need to understand in order to advance your career. Be reminded about what is Corporate Strategy and how is it different from the other types of strategies. Enj ... Show More

11m 22s

May 2023

575: Why candidates fail profit cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss why candidates fail profit cases. Most candidates would tackle a McKinsey profitability case by presenting a revenue-cost framework and offer options to lower costs and increase reve ... Show More

5m 3s

Oct 2025

819: Brainstorming (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss what brainstorming is in consulting and what it is not. You will learn what you should actually do when asked to brainstorm. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used i ... Show More

9m 45s

Apr 2025

774: Brainstorming (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss what brainstorming is in consulting and what it is not. You will learn what you should actually do when asked to brainstorm. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used i ... Show More

9m 45s

Feb 2025

752: You Cannot Join McKinsey Strategy (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Far too many candidates demonstrate poor knowledge of consulting by insisting that they want to work for McKinsey strategy and not operations or BTO. This is a flawed strategy which will only hurt their chances in the short, medium and long-term. This podcast explains why and how ... Show More

10m 40s

Sep 2015

282: Why Tier-2 firms will never catch BCG or McKinsey

This podcast explains the common mistake all rivals, tier-2 firms, to McKinsey and BCG make: they value the wrong skills BCG has. This podcast explains the 4 capabilities a firm must have and how to use them: (1) Values (2) Strategy approach (3) Analytics (4) Ability to draw insi ... Show More

14m 10s

Jul 2025

796: You Cannot Join McKinsey Strategy (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Far too many candidates demonstrate poor knowledge of consulting by insisting that they want to work for McKinsey strategy and not operations or BTO. This is a flawed strategy which will only hurt their chances in the short, medium and long-term. This podcast explains why and how ... Show More

10m 40s

Oct 2025

820: The candidate that we took (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about a candidate that we took that did not go well and the important lessons we learned from it. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studi ... Show More

20m 31s

Jul 2024

Re-Issue Lessons in Strategery Part Two

Tune in to hear Chris and Tim discuss “Lessons in Strategery Part One and Two.” You’ll understand the title when you hear the podcast. We’re here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicle ... Show More

33m 1s

Mar 2025

766: The different types of interview approaches (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about the different interview approaches used by big consulting firms. We also discuss brainstorming, estimation case, and full case, and how cases are conducted—which we know will be ... Show More

15m 21s

221: What the NYPD teaches us about comp...