Happy Holidays!!!

Posted by Marc Hodak on December 22, 2007 under Self-promotion | Comments are off for this article

I’m leaving for a farm in southern Missouri with no internet connection. For those of you not familiar with U.S. geography, that will place me squarely in the middle of…nowhere.

I usually take this week of peaceful isolation to develop an idea for the following year. Two years ago, I used the time to write up some research that became the basis for our highly regarded, compensation governance advisory work. Last Christmas, I developed a proposal to NYU for what would become my “History of Scandal” course. I’m still amazed that the department deans approved the course last spring, but having just finished its opening semester, I’d like to think they’re pretty happy they did.

The idea I’ve teed up for next week is quite novel, but I’ve gotten spoiled by my successes these last couple of years, so I’m getting bolder. (Hint: if you’re a public company CEO, your options will multiply as your excuses shrink.)

To the couple dozen of you who faithfully–or otherwise–follow these scribblings, I hope that this season is one of relaxation, hope, and good cheer with your loved ones.