As a CEO of a large organization that has grown quickly (from zero to $200 million+), I have a lot of POVs on leadership strategies that lead to strong internal culture and business results. Here are a few concepts that I don’t see too many others talking about: 1. Look Out For The “Iceberg” I […]
Learning how to motivate yourself is one of the most powerful skills you can learn in life. Motivation is definitely not something random (even though it sometimes feels like it is). There’s a psychology behind why you feel motivated or unmotivated. In today’s self-development landscape it’s very popular to glorify self-discipline and to disregard motivation. […]
“The key to being a good conversationalist is probably a genuine unselfish interest in others. That, and practice.” -Frank Crane In the Academy Award-winning picture The King’s Speech, there’s a scene where speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) asks King George IV (Colin Firth), a chronic stammerer, “Do you know any jokes?” The king hesitates. “Eh…ehm…” he […]
Insights into the key factors influencing one of the most critical junctures between investors and fund managers—Released May 2019 by eVestment Due diligence remains the foundation for investors looking to build quality portfolio and generate above market returns. It is arguably the point at which investors have greatest influence on the outcome of their commitments and an area we […]
In a classic case of situational irony, Hedge Funds notched their fourth consecutive quarter of outflows in Q1 of this year with $22.1B in assets leaving the space, despite a level of performance that more than offset the net outflows, and resulted in industry growth of 3.3%. The industry now stands at AUM of $3.56T. […]
Once considered an upstart business model in the wealth management space, the RIA industry can now openly tout the ultimate of ultimate endorsements. With the sale of United Capital to the creme de la creme of wealth managers, Goldman Sachs, the RIA model is now front in center as an integral cog in the wheel […]
Why? Because I’m nice? Because I’m tired? Because I’m travelling alone and felt like a little conversational companionship? A combination of the above maybe but they’re not the real reason. It’s because he put the hard sell on me. $8.50 is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I’m sitting in a flash restaurant writing […]
Late historians Will and Ariel Durant spent four decades of their lives studying, compiling, and writing the history of Western civilization. The product of their efforts, The Complete Story of Civilization, went on to span several million words across more than 8,800 pages divided into 11 books. After finishing the last one, they took on […]
Although lacking the glitz and pizzazz that SALT has, the Sohn Conference is an outstanding hedge fund event and takes second place to no one. It brings in some of the best trade ideas the industry’s elite has to offer, while supporting a great cause by raising funds to support research to eradicate pediatric cancer […]
Here’s an article you might not expect. The advice here is harsh and it will help you understand leadership and the traps that exist. I’ve met a few leaders during my time who try so hard and then never seem to get anywhere. They scratch their heads wondering why. Let’s look at those successful leaders […]
