Individuals interested in leadership can learn much from the Nesi’im (presidents) that headed the Sanhedrin. These leaders faced incredible adversity: Hellenists, Sadducees, Greeks, Romans, the destruction of the Temple, religious persecution, and exile. Yet, they still managed to keep the...

This study examines the determinants of the salaries of private college and university presidents. OLS estimates suggest that institutional size, performance and prestige are linked to presidents' compensation. Pay is for performance. Externally recruited presidents are paid more than those...