Category: MBA lifestyle

It’s the most common—and most loaded—question I get: Is an MBA actually worth it? The answer, like everything in business school, is: it depends. But not in a vague, philosophical way. In most cases, the answer is much more practical than people realize. So here’s the blunt breakdown, stripped of the hype and hand-wringing. When…

A version of this article first appeared in BusinessWeek. When the financial crisis hit, the fury wasn’t just about subprime loans or executive bonuses. It was about tone-deafness. A total inability—or unwillingness—to understand why the public was enraged. That lack of self-awareness wasn’t limited to a few bad actors. It was systemic. And for MBA…

A few years ago, Harvard Business School students made headlines for something unexpected: They took an ethics oath—a public pledge to lead with integrity and act in good faith. It made waves. The Huffington Post ran with it. NPR interviewed a few students. Even Michael Lewis dropped a reference during a CNN appearance. On the…

I normally don’t post rants, but this one has been a long time coming. And it stems from something I think many of us in the MBA and business world avoid talking about: The absence of service in MBA culture. Let me explain. The Moment That Sparked This Post Someone once reached out asking if…

A version of this was originally published in MBA Diversity Magazine We’re living in the golden age of communication. But connection? That’s a different story. We Can Say More, Faster—But Are We Hearing Anything? You can Skype someone in Mozambique for less than the cost of a cappuccino. You can blast a rant across five…

A version of this was originally published in MBA Diversity Magazine. This reflection was written a few years after graduation—when the high of the degree gives way to real life, and the truths start to reveal themselves. These aren’t MBA admissions talking points. They’re hard-won lessons, shaped by experience, reflection, and the passing of time.…