Leland+ Content Library

Stanford GSB Essay: ‘What Matters Most to You, and Why’ (Admitted)

The essay that got me into Stanford GSB. A clear, introspective response to “What matters most to you, and why,” centered on reflection about leadership under pressure, initiative, and building trust in uncertain environments.

Analyzing your LinkedIn Network with Claude Code

Your LinkedIn network holds more data—and opportunity—than you think. The question is: are you using it strategically? In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage Claude Code to analyze your connections, uncover patterns, and identify hidden pathways to internships, jobs, and industry insights. You’ll learn how to map influence, spot high-value clusters, and turn a passive network into an active career asset. If you’re ready to combine AI tools with intentional networking to unlock smarter outreach and real results, this is where you start.

A Tactical Playbook for Breaking Into VC

VC isn't hired; it's hunted. The "Right" background is a myth. This playbook gives you the exact scripts, artifacts, and networking systems to prove you can do the job before you even have the title. Transition from aspirant to investor in 30 days.

Land an Interview at Any Tech Company

Land an Interview at Any Tech Company — Free Live Session with Ethan Does this sound like you? You've applied to roles at your dream tech companies. You've spent countless hours sending your résumé into the void of company websites. You've wasted days writing custom cover letters. Only to come up short and never hear anything back — or worse, get the dreaded automated rejection email from a no-reply address. Let me be clear: it's not because you're under-qualified. It's because you're not playing the game. In this free 30-minute session, I'm going to walk you through the exact system I've used to break into top tech companies — including how I entered the DoorDash interview process at the Associate level and walked out with an offer for Senior Manager. No referral required. No luck involved. Just a repeatable process that works. Here's what we'll cover: • The résumé problem nobody talks about: 75% of résumés are rejected before a human ever reads them. I'll show you a live before-and-after demonstration of how to use AI to transform a losing résumé into a résumé that will land on the hiring manager's desk. • The LinkedIn settings that most candidates skip. A handful of profile changes that dramatically increase how often recruiters find you and make your application stand out once you've submitted it. • How to properly go about proactive outreach. I'll give you the exact message template I used to secure interviews at every tech company I've landed an offer at. • A simple bonus strategy that most people would never think to try, guaranteed to get you in the door. At the end of the session, I'll be sharing an exclusive offer for attendees that you won't want to miss out on! This session is for you if: • You're employed but quietly looking for something better • You're actively job searching and not getting any traction • You work in a slow, bureaucratic industry and want to break into tech • You want to understand how the hiring process actually works from the inside

Nailing Product Sense Interviews

Product sense interviews are where PM offers are won or lost. This is your chance to prove you can think like a product leader, not just answer questions. In this session, you will learn how to structure ambiguous prompts, identify the right users and pain points, prioritize ruthlessly, and craft thoughtful, data-informed recommendations. We will break down what interviewers are really testing and how to move from scattered ideas to clear, confident product thinking. If you want to walk into your next PM interview sharp, structured, and impossible to overlook, this is where you level up.

Ask Me Anything with a Former Harvard Adcom

Many applicants wonder what admissions committees are actually looking for, and how decisions get made behind the scenes. This session is designed for MBA candidates who want to better understand how applications are evaluated by someone who has been on the inside. You’ll learn what stands out when reviewing essays and resumes, how Adcoms think about career goals and leadership potential, and the common patterns that separate strong applicants from the rest of the pool.

How to Land Your First Job in Product (March 2026)

Breaking into product management without prior PM experience can feel daunting, but with the right positioning and preparation, it is absolutely achievable. In this session, you’ll learn how to translate internships, side projects, consulting, engineering, or business experience into a compelling product narrative, build a resume that signals product thinking, and prepare for common PM interview formats. Whether you’re a student or early-career professional, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to land your first product role.

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.

Career Pathways in Trust and AI Safety

Trust and AI safety roles are growing quickly, but the paths into them are often unclear and highly interdisciplinary. This session is for students and professionals who want to understand how to break into this space and what backgrounds actually translate. You’ll learn how to map your current experience to relevant roles, identify the core skills and knowledge areas that matter, and position your interest in AI safety in a credible, differentiated way.

What Top Law School Applicants Do Differently

Top law school applicants don’t just have strong stats — they approach the entire application process strategically. In this panel, experienced admissions coaches will break down what separates competitive candidates from the rest, from LSAT preparation and school selection to personal statements and interviews. You’ll learn how successful applicants build a clear narrative, avoid common mistakes, and position themselves effectively for top programs. Whether you’re early in the process or preparing to apply soon, this session will give you a sharper understanding of how to stand out.

Career Reset: Break the Cycle and Find Work That Fits

Many professionals find themselves stuck in careers that once made sense but no longer feel aligned. Work becomes reactive, decisions feel unclear, and the path forward gets harder to see. This session is designed to help you pause, reset, and regain direction. We’ll explore how to break the cycle of career chaos and reconnect with the kind of work you’re meant to do—work that aligns with your strengths, values, and energy. In this session you will: - Recognize the signals that it may be time for a career shift - Clarify what “career fit” actually looks like for you - Learn practical ways to evaluate whether to stay, pivot, or reset - Walk away with a clearer framework for making your next career decision If you’ve been asking yourself “Is it time for a change?”—this conversation will help you find the answer and the next step forward.

AI Monthly News Update - April 2026

Join us for the AI Monthly News Update, where we dive into the latest trends and insights in AI. I'm Solomon Christ, your guide on this AI journey. With a background in AI + Automation, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals and businesses unlock the true potential of AI—not by turning you into a tech wizard, but by enhancing your existing skills to make you unstoppable. I specialize in educating SMBs on implementing AI tools through practical, hands-on approaches. In this session, we'll cover the latest news that was just released in the past month helping you keep up to date in the ever changing AI Landscape! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your business with AI. RSVP now to secure your spot and start your journey towards becoming 1000× more powerful with AI + Automation!

Session 1 - Application Strategy and Fundamentals

Session 1 from Mar26 Dental School bootcamp

ADEA AADSAS - Activity List Examples

I have added example descriptions for each of the different categories for the experiences section of the Dental School Application portal.

The High-Impact Verbal Strategy for GMAT & GRE

Struggling to push your GMAT or GRE verbal score higher even after plenty of practice? This session is designed for test-takers who want a smarter approach to Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Text Completion rather than simply doing more questions. You’ll learn how top scorers break down passages efficiently, recognize common trap answers, and apply a repeatable framework to improve accuracy and timing across the verbal section. Join live to see how an experienced test prep coach approaches these questions in real time and to ask about the specific challenges you’re encountering in your own prep. The session will draw on patterns the coach sees when working 1:1 with candidates aiming for competitive scores, and how small shifts in strategy often lead to meaningful gains. If you want a clearer, more structured way to tackle verbal questions, this is a useful place to start.

The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted

This pdf offers 3 rules of getting promoted that most often get missed when people find themselves stuck in their careers. It also offers some powerful questions you can ask your boss to help you understand what might be going on when you are feeling stuck in your career.

Home for Ambition #4 — Weekly Live Show [4/8/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, for people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity keep changing. Each episode tackles a handful of timely, high-signal topics across AI, careers, education, and the future of work. We expect thoughtful debate, unique perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. It is not a typical interview show or a generic news recap. It is a live roundtable built to help ambitious people make sense of what is changing, understand what matters, and leave with a sharper point of view on how to navigate what comes next.

PDF Skill

"/pdf" will create, extract text from, merge, split, and fill PDF documents and forms programmatically. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/pdf-skill.zip -d ~/.agents/skills/

How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews

Product management interviews often include technical questions that catch candidates off guard—from system design to product architecture and data thinking. Many strong applicants struggle not because they lack the knowledge, but because they don’t know how interviewers expect them to think through these problems. In How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews, you’ll hear from experienced PM coaches who regularly work 1:1 with candidates preparing for competitive product roles. This panel gives you access to the frameworks, evaluation criteria, and preparation strategies they use when helping clients get ready for technical PM interviews.

How to Strengthen Your Deferred MBA Story Before the Deadline

Deferred MBA programs look for candidates with clear potential, thoughtful career vision, and evidence of leadership early in their careers. If you’re planning to apply this cycle, the months before the deadline are when strong applicants refine their goals, sharpen their narrative, and ensure their experiences clearly support why an MBA makes sense for them. In this session, you’ll learn how to clarify your long-term story, highlight leadership and impact effectively, and strengthen the core themes that run through your essays and application materials.