How Do They Do It? Success Tips from the Best of the Best

Ever wonder how those at the pinnacle of their professions keep it all together and continue to succeed? Here’s how:

Bill Gross
Chief Investment Officer, Pimco
The most important part of my day isn't on the trading floor. I do yoga and work out for an hour and a half. Some of my best ideas literally come from standing on my head doing yoga.

Marissa Mayer
VP, Google
From 4 to 5:30 every day that I can, I'll sit at my desk to answer any question that shows up on my doorstep. We have a big sign-up sheet outside. We joke that we should get one of those deli number tickers -- "Now serving No. 68!"

Howard Schultz
Chairman, Starbucks
The airplane is my time to read, which I do voraciously. I'm not a big e-mailer, though; it's a crutch that hinders person-to-person communication. I don't really have any secret tools or books or tricks -- other than I could always use a good cup of coffee.

When the World Series rolls around:

I grab my glove, a beverage & park it in front of the TV
I check in for the occasional score
World Series of what?

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

- Dr. Seuss


After the death of his friend Mick Snapp, Bob Siefker (father of TRC Executive Recruiter Erica Siefker) was inspired to give back to Mick’s favorite charity, Habitat for Humanity.  Bob recently traveled to Juarez, Mexico where he helped build two houses for families in need.  Tom Ruff Company is proud to have supported Bob’s endeavor with a donation to the cause.  Click here to learn more about Habitat for Humanity.
 

Cool Scene:
 

At Boston’s Logan Airport, we recently saw a JetBlue ground crew shooting hoops on the tarmac while boarding passengers cheered them on. What a great perk for their employees.

JetBlue – we think that’s cool!