Schneider, Mitchell

Education: J.D., The Ohio State University College of Law; bachelor’s degree, The Ohio State University

What Guides My Decision Making: First, I look to risk management and try to evaluate any risks, risk probabilities and consequences that may proceed from those risks. Risk events that may be highly probable but have low impact consequences are not overly troubling. It’s the risks that have low probabilities but significant consequences that deserve more attention and evaluation. Second, I try to make decisions that will result in the greatest amount of good for the individuals, organizations and stakeholders involved. 

Favorite Quote: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I?  And if not now, when?” — Hillel

Most Important Leadership Quality: Developing a sense of empathy. Close behind empathy is having a strong sense of humor.

If I Could Have Any Other Job: In another universe, I wouldn’t mind having been an accomplished artist.