Fred Malek
Investor, adviser

Fred Malek

Founder and chairman of Thayer Capital Partners, and former adviser in various areas to four U.S. presidents -- Richard M. Nixon, Grald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

Archive: Fred Malek

Much more required

Luck certainly pays a role in achieving success -- but success requires much more.

By Fred Malek | November 12, 2009; 02:55 PM ET | Comments (0)

The self-secure applaud others

A well-balanced and self-secure person who is comfortable in his or own skin will cheer the success of others, including siblings.

By Fred Malek | November 10, 2009; 09:32 AM ET | Comments (0)

Motivation, qualities and company

Reasons that success breeds success include being motivated by achievement and being in the company of other achievers.

By Fred Malek | November 5, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Achievement and a happy life

Success is largely self-defined, and can take many forms -- from raising children to building a major enterprise.

By Fred Malek | November 2, 2009; 12:41 PM ET | Comments (0)

 
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