Leland+ Content Library

MBA Goals Worksheet

A concise worksheet to clarify your MBA career goals and articulate the “why MBA, why now, and why this school” with precision.

Managing Your Online Presence for MBA Apps

Social Media and Online Presence: 10 Tips for MBA Applicants

Personal Efficiency Playbook

Getting to Inbox Zero, Time Management, and AI

Networking Log

Keep track of all your coffee chats in one place! This tool allows you to record conversation notes, follow-ups, and next steps so you can maintain organized and professional outreach.

Deferred MBA Admissions Event Sprint Kickoff

Kick off Deferred MBA Week with an overview of everything you need to know to build a winning application strategy from start to finish. In this session, we’ll break down what makes deferred programs unique, what top schools are really looking for in early-career candidates, and how to use the rest of the sprint—panels, workshops, and AMAs—to your advantage. You’ll walk away with a clear game plan for essays, recommendations, testing, and timelines, plus guidance on how to prioritize your time based on where you are in the process.

What It Takes to Excel in Consulting Interviews

Consulting interviews test more than just problem-solving—they evaluate your communication, structured thinking, and presence under pressure. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms look for in candidates, how to approach case and behavioral questions, and the key behaviors that set strong applicants apart. We’ll break down common mistakes, share proven frameworks for answering questions, and provide actionable tips to help you prepare effectively. You’ll leave with a clear strategy to perform confidently and stand out in every stage of the consulting interview process.

Sustainable Self-Care Workbook

Neurodivergent Series

Building your operating system

Neurodivergent Series - Executive Functioning

From Zero to First Revenue: Bootstrap Growth Strategies That Actually Work

Getting to your first revenue is one of the hardest—and most important—milestones for any startup. This session is designed to share practical, proven strategies for bootstrapping growth and turning an idea into paying customers. Whether you’re launching your first product or trying to break through your initial plateau, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a clearer path to revenue.

How to Vibecode Your First Project

Vibecoding is all about skipping the syntax stress and getting straight to the fun part: actually building something cool. In this session, we’ll show you how to use natural language to guide your code, iterate fast, and turn a "vibey" idea into a functional first project. You’ll learn how to prompt like a pro, troubleshoot when things feel off, and adopt the mindset needed to build apps even if you’ve never written a line of code. It’s the perfect way to bring your side projects to life without the usual technical headaches.

How to Land a Job in AI

Curious how to break into the fast-growing world of Artificial Intelligence? Whether you’re coming from a technical background, transitioning from another industry, or just starting to explore AI-related roles, this session will give you a clear roadmap to get there. In this workshop, we’ll cover what it really takes to land a job in AI—from identifying the right roles and building in-demand skills to positioning your resume, projects, and experience to stand out. You’ll learn how hiring teams evaluate candidates, how to showcase your technical and non-technical strengths, and how to avoid common pitfalls when breaking into the field. Whether you’re aiming for roles in machine learning, data science, product, research, or applied AI, this session will equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies to help you compete—and succeed—in today’s AI job market.

Ace Your AMCAS Before It Opens

Getting ahead of AMCAS can make a huge difference in your medical school application. This session is designed to help you prepare strategically before the application officially opens. In this event, you’ll learn what to work on early, how to organize your experiences and personal statement, and how to avoid common mistakes that slow applicants down. Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a stronger start.

Law School Comparison Worksheet

The Law School Comparison Worksheet is a practical, decision-focused spreadsheet designed to help applicants compare up to 10 law schools side-by-side. It automatically calculates total 3-year tuition, cost of living, scholarship impact, and estimated debt at graduation, so you can see the true financial picture. This resource is ideal for law school applicants who have multiple acceptances (or are building a target list) and want a clear, data-driven way to choose the smartest option for their goals and budget.

How to Stand Out in IB Recruiting

Investment banking recruiting is intensely competitive, and standing out requires more than strong grades and technical skills. This session breaks down how banks actually evaluate candidates, what differentiates top applicants, and how to position your background to signal readiness from day one. You’ll learn how to refine your resume, tell a compelling story, network strategically, and avoid common mistakes that quietly hurt your chances.

Crushing Your Deferred MBA Applications

Applying to deferred MBA programs or curious about the process? Leland is excited to provide this FREE event to cover tips to help you get accepted into top MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and more. ​​This workshop is hosted by John K, CEO and Founder of Leland. He was accepted to Stanford GSB and HBS though their deferred enrollment programs and will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you submit an application you are proud of. ​​​If you are interested in applying to a top 10 MBA program, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us. It's completely free!

Choose Your AI Fighter: ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini

Not all AI tools are created equal—and choosing the right one can dramatically change how you work. In this session, we’ll put today’s leading AI assistants head-to-head to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your workflow. We’ll break down the strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, comparing how each performs across real-world tasks like writing, research, analysis, brainstorming, and problem-solving. You’ll learn when to use each tool, how to get better outputs with smarter prompting, and how professionals choose the right AI for the job. Whether you’re new to AI or already using multiple tools, this workshop will help you cut through the hype, work more efficiently, and confidently choose your AI fighter.

GRE Quant: Time-Saving Strategies

Struggling to finish GRE Quant sections on time—even when you know the math? This session is designed to help you work smarter, not harder. In this workshop, we’ll break down proven time-saving strategies for the GRE Quant section, including how to recognize common question patterns, avoid unnecessary calculations, and make faster, more strategic decisions under pressure. You’ll learn when to estimate vs. calculate, how to spot traps, and how top scorers manage pacing without sacrificing accuracy. Whether you’re aiming to boost your score, break through a plateau, or simply feel more confident on test day, this session will give you practical tools to improve speed, efficiency, and overall performance on GRE Quant.

Recruiter-Approved Networking Templates

This blueprint provides a data-driven outreach framework designed to move you away from "charity-based" networking toward a high-impact "curiosity" model. Based on five years of recruiting experience and current analyst insights at JPMC, this guide reveals why technical and strategic queries are 4x more likely to get a response than a referral request. What’s Included: - The "Strategic Peer" Template: High-conversion scripts for reaching out to potential teammates. - The "Recruiter-First" Reach Out: Strategies for engaging with sourcers after a role has been posted to ensure your profile is seen. - The Follow-Up "Multiplier": Techniques for providing "Value Adds" to keep a professional conversation alive. - The "Andrew Cause" Checklist: Essential rules for mobile-optimized, data-backed messaging that bypasses spam filters.

Beyond the Checklist – Shadowing, Volunteering & Experiences That Actually Matter

Dental schools look for far more than hours logged on a checklist. In this session, expert Leland coach and former Dean at Columbia Ellen W. will break down which shadowing, volunteering, and hands-on experiences actually move the needle in admissions—and how to approach them with intention. You’ll learn how to choose opportunities that align with your story, reflect on them effectively, and avoid common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong applications.

Unlocking Innovation in High-Context Teams

Subtle, field-tested practices to surface hidden ideas, reduce friction, and build psychological safety, with a particular focus on East Asia.