Leland+ Content Library

Strategy Consultant Charting Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet for choosing the right consulting chart to clearly communicate strategy insights and data-driven stories.

Paid Media Strategy Example Template

This is an example media strategy template--it would need to be fleshed out a lot more to add significant value, but this is a great way to start as it covers aspects such as competitive analysis, channels, testing, risk and contingency planning, etc.

Verbal Case Studies: Structure & Strategy

How to structure your thinking under pressure - what questions to ask, what assumptions to make, and how to adapt frameworks.

Master's Applications: School Selection Strategy

An overview of which schools to apply to for Master's programs.

Strategy Project List | CV Addendum

Selective shortlist of projects, publications, and case studies to showcase additional information (i.e., 2nd page of CV)

Dental School Reapplicant Strategy Guide

This guide offers basic advice for a reapplicant to build on, including the importance of seeking reliable advising.

Medical School Reapplicant Strategy Guide

Tips for reapplicants to medical school.

VC Interview Timeline & Strategy Template

Master the venture capital interview process. This template breaks down the timeline, strategies, and key steps you need to take to land a job at a VC firm.

Stanford MBA Recommendation – Strategy Consultant

A compelling endorsement of the applicant's analytical rigor, leadership, and growth mindset—written by a colleague on a high-stakes strategy project.

Booth Recommendation Letter – Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, and Growth Mindset

A strong MBA recommendation highlighting the candidate’s analytical skills, ability to lead cost-saving initiatives, and commitment to personal and professional development.

Vets2U Case Study: Mobile Vet Services Strategy

An in-depth analysis of the Vets2U business case. We'll explore their strategy and propose solutions for the future of mobile veterinary services

Key Skills for Success in Private Equity: Analytical, Communication & Operational Excellence

Outlines the essential skills needed to succeed in private equity, focusing on analytical rigor, strong communication, and operational effectiveness.

The CV That Gets You an AWS Cloud & Strategy Job

See a successful CV for a strategy-focused cloud developer. Learn how to highlight technical skills, project management, and business acumen!

Example: A New Grad's McKinsey Business Analyst Resume

A successful resume for a new graduate who received a Business Analyst offer at McKinsey, highlighting a background in business and economics from a top university.

Duke Fuqua Sample MBA Essays - Business Administration Background

Gain insight into the compelling essays that secured admission to Duke Fuqua's Daytime MBA program.

Expert Roundtable: Leveraging AI in Your Coaching Business

Top tips from Leland experts on using AI to 10x their impact.

Columbia Business School: Sample Essay 3: Why CBS?

Example of a "Why CBS?" essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

Entertainment Industry Resume - Business Language for Production Work

Considering an MBA? A transition out of production into a more traditional business function? This resume demonstrates how to position your production related experience in terms that will resonate with those who sit on the corporate side or on admissions panels at major universities. I've sat on review panels for both. This resume sample also shows how to save space while including multiple roles in the same company and how to include indie films and/or other creative projects.

Build a Job Search Operating System (JSOS) [5/13/2026] (Recording)

Build Anything Series · Event 01 · Free · Live The job search is the most expensive workflow most people will ever run — and the one they're least equipped for. Spreadsheets, sticky notes, half-tracked outreach, lost interview notes. By the end of this hour, you'll learn how to create a complete Job Search Operating System to help you land your next offer. What we'll walk through live: - A real applicant tracker | every role, company, and contact in one view. Status, last action, next step, follow-up date. - Automated outreach + research | pull company context, drafts personalized outreach, surfaces the right people to message. - Synced notes, prep, offer comparison | interview notes that auto-link to the role, prep doc generation per company, structured offer comparison when it's time to choose. Who it's for: - People actively job searching or about to start - Career switchers, returning-to-work folks, recent grads - Anyone who's run a search before and remembers losing track of half of it Not a fit if: - You enjoy manual data entry and Excel-tab chaos - You'd rather pay $300 for a static prompt template that fails instead of learning the principles yourself - You want a one-click magic button I'll be honest about where AI helps and where it doesn't, and how to keep the system running without me. Bring your laptop and follow along, or lean in, watch, and replicate after.