Leland+ Content Library

Your MBA to MBB Pathway

Breaking into McKinsey, Bain, or BCG from an MBA program requires more than strong academics, it demands a clear recruiting strategy, disciplined case prep, and intentional networking from day one. In this session, you’ll learn how to position yourself for MBB success, avoid common recruiting missteps, and build a structured plan that covers resumes, networking, casing, and behavioral preparation. Whether you’re pre-MBA or already on campus, you’ll leave with a practical roadmap to maximize your chances of landing an MBB offer.

Deferred MBA Planning — Preparing for a Successful Application [3/5/2026] (Recording)

Are you gearing up for the deferred MBA application process sometime in the next couple of years? Join me for a session dedicated to making sure you are well prepared when application season rolls around. I'm John, CEO of Leland, and I'll be your host for this session. Prior to Leland, I was admitted to HBS 2+2 and Stanford GSB deferred, and then founded Deferred MBA Consulting. In the past 8 years I have helped thousands of people with their deferred applications. Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Are You Thriving or Surviving as a Leader?

Are You Thriving or Surviving as a Leader? A 3-Minute Leadership Check-In Why This Matters High-performing leaders are often the last to notice when they’ve shifted from thriving to simply surviving. This brief reflection is designed to help you pause, assess, and realign.

From Field to Framework: Crafting a Civilian-Ready MBA Resume

Military experience translates powerfully to MBA admissions when it’s framed in the language schools understand. This session shows you how to convert roles, missions, and outcomes into civilian-ready impact, highlight leadership and decision-making, and align your resume with post-MBA goals. You’ll learn how to quantify results, choose the right stories, and avoid common translation pitfalls so your resume clearly signals readiness for top programs.

Harvard Essay 1 Example

Harvard Essay 1 example of a female from a CPG start-up accepted into the class of 2028.

Harvard Essay 2 Example

Harvard Essay 2 example, female from a CPG start-up, accepted into the class of 2028.

GRE Issue Essay Template & Writing Guide

This guide provides a clear structure for writing high-scoring GRE Issue Essays. It includes step-by-step templates for the introduction, body paragraphs, counterarguments, and conclusion, along with useful academic phrases for building strong arguments. Students can use these templates to organize their ideas quickly and write structured essays under timed conditions.

Build Something Colleges Notice: Personal Project Blueprint

Learn how to design a thoughtful, student-driven project built around your genuine interests. This blueprint shows how to develop curiosity ce into a meaningful initiative that reflects depth, leadership, and purpose.

Landing an Investment Banking Role

Investment banking recruiting is highly competitive, and success depends on strategy, preparation, and timing. This session breaks down the full recruiting process, from understanding roles and timelines to building a strong resume, networking effectively, and preparing for technical and behavioral interviews. You’ll learn how banks evaluate candidates, what differentiates top applicants, and how to avoid common mistakes that derail otherwise strong profiles.

The 4 Levels of GMAT Combinations

GMAT combinations questions can feel overwhelming, but they follow clear patterns once you know what to look for. This session breaks combinations into four progressive levels, helping you recognize question types, choose the right approach, and avoid common traps. You’ll learn how to move from brute force to efficient reasoning, improve accuracy under time pressure, and build confidence with one of the GMAT’s most challenging topics.

Breaking into Venture Capital: Ask Me Anything

Venture capital recruiting can feel opaque, especially without a clear sense of how firms evaluate candidates and what actually matters in the process. In this open AMA session, you’ll get candid insights into breaking into VC, from sourcing experience and networking to interviews, skill development, and common misconceptions about the industry. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer understanding of how to position yourself and take practical next steps toward a career in venture capital.

AI Monthly News Update - February 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.

Mastering the DAT: Strategies for Success

The DAT is a major milestone on the path to dental school—and with the right strategy, it’s one you can conquer. This session is designed to help you approach the DAT with confidence, focus, and a clear game plan. In this event, you’ll learn how to build a smart study strategy, prioritize high-impact topics, and avoid the common traps that hold test-takers back. Whether you’re just beginning your prep or looking to level up your performance, you’ll leave with practical tools and renewed momentum for test day.

You vs. You | How to Stop Self Sabotaging

You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You're not broken. You're just stuck. And there's a reason for that. You vs. You is for the person who has every reason to be moving forward, but somehow keeps getting in their own way. The one who procrastinates on the very things they care about most. Who burns out chasing goals that never seem to fill the gap. Who knows what they want, but can't figure out why they can't make it happen. That feeling isn't a character flaw. It's self sabotage — and it's running quietly in the background of almost everything you do. In this ebook, you'll finally understand why. You'll learn how 95% of your daily decisions are being made for you by a subconscious that was programmed long before you had any say in it. You'll see exactly how your values, your beliefs, and your deepest fears are shaping your choices and keeping you stuck. And most importantly, you'll walk away with real, practical tools to start changing it. Inside, you'll discover: • Why self sabotage has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with your subconscious programming. • The hidden values and faulty beliefs driving your burnout, your procrastination, and your patterns in relationships. • A step-by-step process to identify your self sabotaging behaviors and trace them back to their root cause. • Exercises to reprogram your belief system and finally start making decisions that align with who you actually want to be. This isn't another generic self help book about thinking positive. It's an honest, grounded guide to understanding yourself at a level most people never reach, and using that understanding to start building a life you don't need to escape from. At the end of this book, you'll gain a level of self-awareness that most people spend years in therapy trying to find. Ready to go deeper? Every purchase includes access to a special one-time offer of 50% off your first life coaching session — because reading it is just the beginning. Message me directly on Leland to claim.

Breaking Into Product In Depth Guide

Full in-depth syllabus and playbook for APM/PM interview prep resources (interview types, question types, common terms, interview frameworks, interview rubric overview, and weekly prep plan to ACE your interviews!) This has helped my clients go from 0 product knowledge to landing PM internships and full time offers.

Take‑Home Assignment Playbook for APM & New‑Grad PMs

A comprehensive, step‑by‑step playbook to help you crush take‑home product assignments for APM, PM internships, and new‑grad PM roles. Inside, you’ll get a universal template you can reuse for any prompt, four fully‑fleshed practice assignments (consumer app, B2B execution, AI‑driven feature, and FAANG‑style product strategy), plus self‑evaluation rubrics and fill‑in‑the‑blank scaffolds to structure your answers like a real PM. This resource is designed to take you from “no idea where to start” to confident, clear, and interview‑ready. Who it’s for Aspiring product managers recruiting for APM programs. Candidates applying for PM internships and entry‑level PM roles. Career switchers who understand basic product concepts but need a concrete system for tackling take‑home assignments. Anyone who has ever stared at a PM take‑home prompt and thought, “I don’t even know how to start,” and wants a repeatable, high‑signal approach.

How to Ace your MBA Interview

The MBA interview isn’t about perfect answers. It’s about having clear career goals, a compelling “Why MBA / Why this school,” deep self-awareness, and confident leadership presence. If you're preparing for an MBA interview and want to approach it strategically - not just memorize answers - this masterclass gives you a practical framework to stand out.

The Hiring Room: Amazon TA Leader’s Interview Playbook

This is not a list of behavioural questions. It’s a comprehensive, end-to-end interview strategy guide from a former Amazon Talent Acquisition leader and Stanford graduate — designed to help you think, prepare, and perform like a top candidate. We begin before the interview even exists: clarifying who you are, what you want, and how to align your narrative with the roles you’re pursuing. From there, we move through resume positioning, strategic storytelling, behavioural frameworks, executive presence, and what interviewers are actually assessing behind the scenes.

What Wharton is REALLY testing in the TBD

Most candidates misunderstand the Wharton School Team-Based Discussion (TBD). Learn how to stand out! They think it’s about being the loudest voice in the room. Or about presenting the “best” idea. It’s not. In this masterclass, I break down what Wharton is actually evaluating in the TBD - from leadership signals to collaboration dynamics - and how you can position yourself strategically without dominating or disappearing.

How to Craft a Resume for MBB

Breaking into McKinsey, Bain, or BCG starts with a resume that signals impact, leadership, and structured thinking within seconds. In this session, you’ll learn how to quantify results, sharpen bullet points, and present your experience in a way that aligns with what MBB recruiters actually look for. Whether you’re coming from consulting, industry, or a non-traditional background, you’ll leave with a clear framework to turn your resume into a powerful interview magnet.