Big Payoff in the CEO game

Oracle grants options on 7 million shares to CEO Ellison - MarketWatch

yes it takes long hours. You are where the buck stops! Everyone praises you when things go good, but when things go to hell, look out.

But if things go really well the payoff can be big. Here is a taste of what can happen in this recent press release.

Let me know your thoughts on big payoffs.

Oracle grants options on 7 million shares to CEO Ellison MarketWatch - 3 hours ago WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Oracle Corp. (ORCL) granted options to buy 7 million shares to Chief Executive Lawrence J. Ellison, according ...

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Executive Recruitment Programs - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

http://www.executive-advisors.com/program.htm

There are alot of various executive recruitment programs out there for senior level management and CEO's. Whether these are worth the money depends on many factors. I will be looking at many of these to see what they offer, and try to get your opinion on if they do a good job.

Here is the first one from a search I just did. I haven't looked them over to close yet, but wondering if any of you have any experience with this firm.

Here is a little clip from their website regarding their program:

Each EA marketing program is unique, reflecting the different mix of skills and experience of each client. Managed by an EA principal and supported by a professional researcher, EA manages each client through an aggressive multi-part program:

1. Each client's background is analyzed in depth to identify the unique blend of skills, experience and achievement that he or she brings to an organization.

2. A marketing strategy is developed for each target market segment to differentiate and position the client for maximum success.

3. EA's research team.. more . . .

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Inspiring Story of Young CEO

IN THE NEWS: A CEO AT 21 - Monmouth University News & Events

Here is a great inspiring story about a young CEO - read and enjoy

IN THE NEWS: A CEO AT 21 Monmouth University News & Events, NJ - 41 minutes ago BY SHIRA OVIDE. Rosemary Federico can still remember a parent-teacher conference when her son's fifth-grade teacher, an intimidating ...

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