Robert Smith
Cerity Partners
Education: Master’s degree in finance, Duquesne University; bachelor’s degree in business administration (accounting), Ohio Northern University
What Guides My Decision-Making: To spend 80% of my time defining the problem and 20% thinking about solutions
Favorite Quote: “There is nothing better than to be on a shared mission with extraordinary people who can be radically truthful and radically transparent with each other.” — Ray Dalio
Most Important Leadership Quality: To demonstrate the courage of your convictions
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: If you know your values, decision-making is easy. Beware, however — your values can be expensive.
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: To be a bullfighter, you first must learn to think like a bull.
Biggest Regret: Not running for elected office