I’m tired. And angry. And I’m not alone.
For too long, the stewards of our most cherished institutions have been acting less than ethical. I call it “short term thinking for short term gain” — get in, make a quick buck, and move on to the next sucker. Not the best behavior for supposedly the best executives in this nation.
Now don’t get me wrong — not all CEO’s are like this. Unfortunately, many are. On the flip side, some are forced into this situation by unscrupulous board members and irrational investors. But as I frequently say to my clients: “This isn’t Russia, if you ethically disagree with what your company is doing, move on.”
Over the next few months, I will be focusing in on why CEO’s do this and what they can do to re-focus and reset their behaviors to produce solid companies that deliver great products for a reasonable price and treat their employees and investors with respect. I’ll be interviewing those CEO’s that are thinking long-term and really care about their company, the shareholders, their employees and not their pockets.
To begin and see where my thinking is grounded, catch my earlier post: “Do You Trust This Man?”
The era of short term thinking is over. The era of ego is over. It’s time to focus on doing the right thing.
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A great topic to cover. CEOs are leaders, and leaders should lead to make build others and make others better. They have to put others before themselves, which in return they will reap great benefits. By thinking in short term and looking to “get in, make a quick buck, and move on to the next sucker,” the CEOs are practicing horrible leadership skills. Again, a great topic to cover, and I look forward to reading your upcoming articles.