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Robert Pozen
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Robert Pozen
Full Name and Common Aliases
Robert C. Pozen is a well-known American author, lawyer, and businessman.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on June 16, 1946, in New York City.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Pozen holds American nationality and has worked as an author, lawyer, business consultant, and professor.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a middle-class family in Queens, New York, Pozen developed an early interest in law and business. He attended the prestigious Bronx High School of Science before enrolling at Yale University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in 1967. Pozen continued his education at Harvard Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1971.
Major Accomplishments
Pozen has had an illustrious career marked by numerous accomplishments:
He served as the Secretary to Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts from 1983 to 1987.
Pozen was appointed as the Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer at Fidelity Investments in 1995, a position he held until his retirement in 2006.
As a seasoned lawyer and consultant, Pozen has worked with several top law firms and financial institutions.Notable Works or Actions
Pozen's notable works include:
He co-authored the book "The Trustee's Guide to Investment Management" in 2010.
* In 2009, Pozen published "Extreme Productivity: Better Products in Less Time," a guide for business leaders and professionals.
Impact and Legacy
Through his work as an author, lawyer, consultant, and professor, Robert Pozen has made significant contributions to the fields of law, business, and education. His publications have provided valuable insights and practical advice to professionals worldwide.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Pozen's extensive experience in the corporate world, combined with his academic achievements and publications, make him a respected authority on investment management and productivity.
Quotes by Robert Pozen
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There are people who literally cannot start a project until the deadline is four hours away, even if it's a big one. And those people have a serious problem. My recommendation is set up mini-deadlines. You might say, 'Okay, here's my deadline after three days for this and there's another deadline for that and then a third deadline.'
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The night before, go over your schedule and see what you’re going to do and what the purpose of what you’re doing is. I advocate having a two-column schedule. On the left, put down all your appointments and phone calls. On the right, put down what the purpose is.
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The classic problem as an entrepreneur is that they have a hard time delegating. But that’s really crazy. Recruiting other executives is critical, so is dealing with customers and dealing with regulators. Those are functions that only the top founders can do.
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You have various institutions like law firms and accounting firms which bill by the hour. I’m really against that. You have an incentive to go slowly, be there as long as possible, to over-research things and over-staff.
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Most people get overwhelmed by the insignificant decisions of their lives. I’m urging people to minimize the time spent on these when they’re not critical to their most important goals.
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The way you delegate is that first you have to hire people that you really have confidence in. You won’t truly let those people feel a sense of autonomy if you don’t have confidence in them.
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Routinize the routine. The things that aren’t important to you, whether it’s breakfast or your commute, try to do them with the least energy possible so that leaves you with more energy for other things.
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If employees need to stay late in order to curry favor with the boss, what motivation do they have to get work done during normal business hours? After all, they can put in the requisite ‘face time’ whether they are surfing the Internet or analyzing customer data.
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