Leland+ Content Library

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.

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.

Personal Statements Deep-Dive

Your medical school personal statement is more than a summary of achievements—it’s how admissions committees assess your motivation, character, and readiness for medicine. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a compelling narrative, highlight meaningful clinical and service experiences, and avoid common pitfalls that weaken strong applicants. Whether you’re drafting from scratch or refining a final version, you’ll leave with a clear framework to tell your story with focus and authenticity.

Equity Research Recruiting 101: Strategic Planning

Equity research recruiting rewards candidates who plan ahead. This session cuts through the noise to show how the process really works and how to approach it with intention. You’ll learn what hiring teams care about, how to prepare your stock pitch and resume, and when to network for maximum impact. Whether you’re just exploring equity research or getting ready to recruit, you’ll leave with a sharper strategy and clearer next steps.

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.

Harvard Essay 2 Example

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

Sample Consulting to MBA CV

Example of a CV from someone with Consulting experience for MBA applications.

How to Write an MBA Resume

A quick, step-by-step guide to writing the perfect MBA résumé.

Sample Resume Action Verbs

Using strong, impactful verbs is essential to crafting compelling bullet points on your MBA résumé. This guide includes a categorized list of powerful verbs to clearly showcase your skills and accomplishments.

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

BossGPT: Using AI to Level Up Your Leadership - Prompts

AI prompts to go with webinar video

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.

Positioning Yourself Strategically When Making a Transition

Career transitions into Business Operations require more than transferable skills, they demand clear positioning, strategic storytelling, and an understanding of how BizOps teams actually operate. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to reframe your experience for BizOps roles, identify the signals hiring managers look for, and build a narrative that shows strategic thinking, execution ability, and impact. You’ll leave with practical tools to position yourself confidently and competitively during a career transition.

How to excel in your first 6 months

Are you a new software engineer eager to make a strong impression in your first six months? Join me, Lance, for an insightful session tailored to help you excel in your role. As an Engineering Manager at Lucid Software, I've guided numerous engineers to achieve their career goals. My approach focuses on setting clear goals and ensuring consistent progress, no matter how ambitious your goals may be. With a background in Computer Science from Brigham Young University and extensive experience managing teams of 10-15 engineers, I am passionate about helping you navigate the early stages of your software engineering career. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to accelerate your growth and set yourself up for success.

Military Transition - Transferable Skills Inventory

A helpful tool for "translating" your military skills to civilian skills that can be showcased on your resume or in interviews. Could be used outside the military as well.

Military Transition - Translating Your Military Experience

This is a guide to help you translate your military experience (stories) into ones that will land in the civilian world.