The look behind one of the most persistent—and misunderstood—mantras in business: “The market demands higher returns.”
With host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting impact
This episode is all about Following the Money. Who or What Exactly is Making the Demands?
Key Highlights:
-The Real Drivers Behind “Market Demands”
-Private Equity & Venture Capital: The Clock is Ticking
-The Short-Term Trap: How Investor Pressure Shapes Decisions
-Activist Investors: The Loud Minority
-Executive Compensation: When Leaders Think Like Traders
-Making Better Trade-Offs: A Framework for Long-Term Thinking
-Sustainability: The Ultimate Long-Term Investment
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