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How Much is Too Much? Elon Musk’s Proposed Pay Package Denied by Delaware Judge

HR Digest

The Elon Musk compensation lawsuit was pursued by one of the investors, Richard Tornetta, who claimed that the full extent of the compensation plan was not fully shared with them before it was pushed in front of them. Musk left bristling after the same Delaware judge foils his plans yet again.

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Salary Negotiation Tips for Executives

N2Growth Blog

Hollywood movies and career gurus depict compensation as zero-sum, where winning for either party means getting more/giving less. Look for linkages between EBITDA and your take-home pay. For employers, the goal of compensation is to buy labor that is more valuable to the employer than capital expended for the purchase.

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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business Review

It includes other aspects such as: how much you enjoy your career, whether it provides fulfillment, how much flexibility you get and how much influence you have over what you do and when you do it. million EBITDA company for 4x paying $6 million and using 50% debt financing. Compensation is, of course, more than money.

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A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A.

Terry Starbucker

Over the course of my career I’ve assembled a very handy annual New Year’s “Checklist&# that helps get me focused and ready for the challenges to come in the days and months ahead, and well positioned for success. Talk about this with your team, as early in the year as possible. THEN , dive in.

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Hiring Veterans Is Good Business. So Why Don't We Do It More Often?

Harvard Business Review

But consider this equally inscrutable language: The value is multiples of EBITDA, assuming the back-office cost synergy targets are achievable. These skills are augmented by the help of Dr. Tim Butler's CareerLeader , which helps students understand and plan for a fulfilling career, not just a one-off job.

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Improve Your Ability to Learn

Harvard Business Review

On the surface, John looked like the perfect up-and-coming executive to lead BFC’s Asia expansion plans. More original: They are more likely to create new plans and ideas, seek complexity and readily accept change and innovation. He went to an Ivy League B-school. His track record was flawless.