For all who dream of winning big and reaping rewards, Jacob Lehman delivers the best odds in probability to help you to decide which ticket to buy.   NOTE: The following post discusses the New York and multistate lotteries as an exercise in probability and decision-making. It does not constitute financial advice or recommendations. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a lottery ticket. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, please call the HOPEline 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or…

Jacob Lehman shares an important reminder that good fortune helps many a career and how his has not been derailed by the mistakes that he’s made, and the privilege of being white.  When I was sixteen, I forgot about a knife that was in my pocket as I walked into a state courthouse for a Mock Trial competition. I was pulled out of the competition, interrogated by an officer for over an hour, and received a “warn and dismiss” from…

Jacob Lehman shares an article on efficiency versus memorability and why context is vitally important in communicating ideas quickly. In fast-paced, demanding work environments, there’s a lot of pressure to communicate concisely (and even quickly). While I certainly wouldn’t argue for wasting time or monopolizing the time of our colleagues (or customers), I believe that the additional time that it takes to communicate memorably is often more than compensated for by the benefits we gain in not needing to repeat…

Umbrex is pleased to welcome Jacob Lehman. Jacob began his career in McKinsey’s strategy group in 2009 and has worked in a variety of internal and external consulting roles focused primarily on customer acquisition and new market entry strategies including Voice of the Customer research across industries ranging from financial services, to education technology, to industrial products. He specializes in identifying creative, win-win solutions that combine rigorous analysis with a respect for the client’s culture and non-financial goals, and brings…