The Executive TED List
Use these talks as leadership tools, not passive inspiration
Choice Architecture Works
Default choices shape decisions everywhere. Consultants can harness choice architecture.
Finders, Minders, Grinders
Maister's three archetypes explain the pyramid economics of consulting and law.
Inside a McKinsey Presentation
A page-by-page teardown of McKinsey craft, from structure to creativity.
Consultants Still Need Proofreading
Small errors undermine trust; a layered proofreading process prevents them.
McKinsey's Buried Pentagon Report
A $125 billion savings plan doubled as a masterclass in consulting structure.
Satisfaction Is Perception Minus Expectations
Client satisfaction depends on perception and expectations, and consultants must manage both.
Paid to Worry
Clients pay consultants to carry their problems, and most vendors fail at it.
Prioritization Slides That Persuade
Good prioritization slides rest on analysis, clear criteria and honest implementation detail.
Writing a Strategy Paper
A step-by-step guide to researching, structuring and writing concise strategic advice.
Why McKinsey Stays in the News
Praise, scandal and skepticism all orbit McKinsey without denting demand.
Work Smart and Lazy
Strategic consultants grind hard, then focus on outcomes that compound over time.