Leland+ Content Library

Why You Didn’t Get Into a PhD Program (And How to Fix It Before December)

Not getting into a PhD program can be frustrating—especially when it’s unclear what held your application back. This session is designed for reapplicants and first-time applicants who want to understand how admissions committees actually evaluate candidates and where strong profiles fall short. You’ll learn how to diagnose weaknesses in your application, strengthen your research narrative, and make targeted improvements before the next round of deadlines.

PE 101: Technical Interview Essentials

Private equity technical interviews are demanding, and many candidates struggle to know which skills actually matter most. This session is for candidates looking to strengthen their PE interview performance with a clear, focused approach. You’ll learn how to navigate core technical topics like LBOs and deal mechanics, structure your thinking under pressure, and avoid the common mistakes that can cost you credibility in interviews.

MBA Essays That Get You Admitted: Do’s and Don’ts from an M7 Expert

MBA essays are where strong candidates separate themselves, but many applicants struggle to turn their experiences into a clear and compelling story. This session is for MBA applicants who want to approach their essays with more strategy and confidence. You’ll learn what makes an essay memorable to admissions readers, common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong profiles, and how to structure your story so it aligns with what top programs are looking for.

Inside the PE Behavioral Interview: What Actually Matters

Private equity behavioral interviews test far more than culture fit, yet many candidates approach them like standard behavioral screens. This session is for candidates preparing for PE interviews who want to understand what actually matters when firms evaluate your experiences. You’ll learn how to choose and refine your stories, demonstrate ownership and judgment, and communicate your background in a way that aligns with how PE investors assess talent.

How to Master Marketing Behavioral Interviews

Many marketing candidates struggle with behavioral interviews, not because they lack strong experiences, but because they haven’t learned how to present those experiences clearly and convincingly. This session is designed for candidates pursuing marketing roles who want to understand how interviewers evaluate behavioral answers and what separates average responses from memorable ones. You’ll learn how to structure stories using a clear framework, highlight measurable impact, and answer common marketing interview questions in a way that demonstrates strategic thinking and collaboration.

5 Tips to Get into Bain

​Come hear from a Bain & Company interviewer (and HBS alum) on his 5 tips to land a job in management consulting! ​Meet your host, Spencer A.! Over his 6+ year long career at Bain & Company, as an Interviewer and Senior Manager, Spencer has coached over a hundred people on how to navigate the management consulting interview process. ​He has interviewed for the Texas and Colorado offices and has helped dozens of people (both undergrad and MBA) in their process to get into MBB.

n8n Job Finder Workflow

This is an n8n JSON file that can be downloaded and uploaded into n8n via the 'import from file..' option found in the top right corner of a blank n8n workflow. This workflow is meant to be customized by you, but is set to run weekly, search for jobs in your desired industry/location, manages a Google Sheet with the data collected, and sends you an email summary of what's new. For more information on what n8n is and how to use it, check out "An Introduction to n8n" found on Leland+ https://www.joinleland.com/content/item/urn:contentEntry:69df39011ac7ef3b77c92c97

Meeting Prep Skill

"/meeting-prep" generates a pre-meeting brief by pulling upcoming calendar events, searching Notion for relevant project context, and scanning Slack for recent conversations. This is all synthesized into a one-page brief covering purpose, outcomes, open questions, and prep notes. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/meeting-prep-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/meeting-prep/

How to Work With Me - Personal Read Me Guide Example

This 'How to' guide is my favorite tool to set and communicating boundaries at work while acting as a great collaborator. I wrote this note when I was Group PM at LinkedIn in their Sunnyvale (CA) HQ. I shared it with new collaborators every time I changed scope or team and started working with new partners (which happened a lot!). Many colleagues told me they really appreciated my transparent approach to collaboration and the example I set in communicating my boundaries. Some even created their own version and thanked me for it. Feel free to copy it and create your own version. Make sure to adapt it to your personal style and needs, as well as your organisation’s work culture.

How to Answer the GRE Quant Questions in Half the Time

GRE quant questions are designed to reward efficiency, but many test takers get stuck using slow or overly complex approaches. This session is for candidates who want practical ways to solve problems faster without sacrificing accuracy. You’ll learn how to recognize common question patterns, apply time-saving shortcuts, and avoid the traps that tend to eat up valuable minutes on test day.

Defining the 1%: The Skills and Habits Behind 99th Percentile LSAT Scores

Scoring in the 99th percentile on the LSAT requires more than just practice—it reflects a specific set of skills, habits, and ways of thinking that most test takers never fully develop. This session is for students aiming to break into the 170s who want to understand what truly separates top scorers from the rest. You’ll learn how high scorers approach each section, the study habits that drive consistent improvement, and what differentiates performance across the 150s, 160s, and 170s.

AI Audit Worksheet and Guide

Your AI Automation Audit Kit - the six-dimension framework from the "How to Audit Your Own Job for Automation Opportunities" session, ready to use. Includes a one-page scoring worksheet (print it, score a task in 10 minutes) and a companion guide that walks you through each dimension with traps to avoid, scoring anchors, and advice for reading your results. Start with one task. The audit takes 10 minutes. The audit is the part that decides whether that day is well spent.

What You Need to Have Ready Before Medical School Applications Open

Medical school applications move quickly once the cycle opens, and applicants who prepare early are often the ones who submit the strongest materials. This session is for future applicants who want to understand what should already be in place before the application even opens. You’ll learn how to prepare your activities and clinical experiences, organize recommendation letters, and start shaping a personal narrative that reflects what admissions committees value.

Always Busy, Never Done? The Hidden Workload That's Draining Your Energy

Always Busy, Never Done: The Hidden Work That's Draining Your Energy Ever end a day completely drained, but can't point to what you actually got done? You're not alone, and it's very easy to fall into this cycle. This topic is one of several to help you understand what's really getting in the way of your performance, energy, and focus. In this session, we're breaking down one of the biggest hidden drains on your energy, and the invisible workload most people never account for. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's actually happening in your day and how you can start changing it. This is for you if: You feel busy but never getting enough done You're early in your career and want to build strong habits now You're mid-career and something just feels off You're in a transition period and trying to find your footing

Skills for Campaign Feedback & Improvement

The "Skills for Campaign Feedback & Improvement" bundle is the final step in an operating stack which includes "Skills for Finding the Right Clients" and "Skills for Client Outreach" bundles. This bundle runs after campaigns are in motion, diagnoses what's breaking in the funnel, extracts patterns from what's working, and closes the loop back into the foundation and outreach bundles. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/performance-bundle.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

BossGPT: Using AI to Level Up Your Leadership - Prompts

AI prompts to go with webinar video

Ace Your Consulting Case Interviews

After this session, you'll know how to structure your thinking under pressure, what separates a good case answer from a strong one, and how to handle the moments where candidates most often lose the interviewer. We'll cover the specific frameworks that hold up across McKinsey, BCG, and Bain formats, and how to communicate your reasoning in a way that signals real business intuition rather than rehearsed templates.

Ask Me Anything: Medical School Applications with a Current Adcom

The medical school application process can feel opaque, and many applicants have questions that aren’t easily answered by guides or forums. This session is for prospective students who want direct insight from someone evaluating applications every day. You’ll learn what admissions committees prioritize, how to frame your experiences effectively, and what common mistakes to avoid when preparing your application.

Feeling Stuck? The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted

Feeling stuck in your career and wondering how to climb the corporate ladder? Join me for an insightful session on "The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted." In this event, we'll explore key strategies in leadership, skill-building, and career planning to help you break through barriers and achieve your professional goals. Whether you're looking to make a move or find your next role, this session will provide you with the tools and insights needed to elevate your career. Topics: Creating Credibility Showing Up Elevating Your Role Making Sure You & Your Work are a Priority About Jeff Sigel: With over two decades of experience in marketing and business intelligence, including VP roles at Cracker Barrel and Ahold Delhaize, I've honed my skills in leadership development and career advancement. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

How to Stand Out in the Standford GSB Interview

The Stanford GSB interview is known for being highly personal and introspective, and many candidates struggle to strike the right balance between authenticity and structure. This session is for applicants preparing for Stanford who want to approach the interview with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to answer behavioral questions with depth, communicate self-awareness and values, and align your responses with what Stanford is truly evaluating.