Robert C. Smith

Practice Leader, Cerity Partners

Education: MBA in finance, Duquesne University; bachelor’s degree in accounting, Ohio Northern University

How I Approach My Day: Anxious to advance opportunities and to learn of the new opportunities

What Success Looks Like to Me: Happiness from the love and support of my family and the opportunity to advance the greater good in collaboration with others

What I Look for in a Leader: Someone whose followers have confidence in their vision and someone who possesses the skills needed to get the buy-in of all needed to achieve that vision

Favorite Quote: “People can be ornery about their rights and slippery about their responsibilities.” — Margaret Chase Smith

What Motivates Me Right Now: The happiness of my family and friends

My Leadership Style: Collaborative, thorough and working to get buy-in

An Important Lesson I Learned: The difference between approval and buy-in

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: Golfing and spending time with my family