The poison of the peak: Why power destroys the most successful leaders
I had two friends whose careers illustrate the catastrophic nature of the “Power Trap.” The...
Becoming an elite advisor: Your guide to Investment Banking and Strategy Consulting
This guide outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset required to succeed in investment banking...
A decade of cronyism: Why Vietnam’s economic boom forced an elite exodus
(This article is a personal observation on Vietnam’s socio-political landscape from 2006 to 2015, viewed...
The amateur’s illusion: Why private education is not a super-profit industry
I. The brutal economics of education Recent events starkly prove that private education is far...
The second war: Why Vietnam’s battle against drunk driving is more costly than the last one
April 30th is the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War—a conflict of purpose,...
The high school impasse: How to escape the education trap
The most anxiety-inducing time for parents regarding their children’s education is undoubtedly the transition into...
The five mandates: Lessons on leadership and work ethic from my former bosses
The greatest stroke of luck in a career is the quality of your early mentors....
OKRs: The power of focus and the teacher’s essential mandate
What makes OKRs so revolutionary? OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results, is a management framework...
The obsession with certainty is obsolete
Your career path is not a straight line. The only preparation is adaptability. When I...
Urgent policy mandate: Stabilizing Vietnam’s private education sector during crisis
This is a set of personal policy recommendations, based on observed realities and financial risks,...
