Siemens CEO Grows Wary of Short-Term Thinking

The video discusses the challenges of changing ISM within a company, emphasizing the need to balance short-term success with long-term goals. It highlights the risks of widening performance gaps, which can attract activist shareholders. The discussion also covers shareholder expectations and the importance of considering long-term solutions. Finally, it addresses the societal impact of short-term profits and the potential for redirecting profits to benefit others.

In what ways can shareholders influence a company's focus on short term versus long term strategies?

What role does redirecting profits into helping others play in a company's value to society?