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Don’t grasp for every dollar when negotiating contracts

Advice to CEOs negotiating employment agreements: Don’t let your drive for a few more dollars lead board members to question your commitment to the association’s mission.        That’s especially true for first-time CEOs, who should think long-term, build relationships and focus on proving themselves so their second and third contracts might be more generous.These were the words of wisdom shared by panelists during the CEO Update LIVE: Compensation forum held on April 3 in downtown Washington, D.C.Simon Quint, a principal at compensation consulting firm Quatt Associates, advised CEOs to be objective when considering how much compensation to seek. Those looking at the tax… Read More