Unpacking CEO Risk and Success & The Wage Divide

💼 Unpacking CEO Risk, Success & the Wage Divide 📉

Have you ever wondered how CEO pay has skyrocketed over the past decades while average worker wages have barely moved?

Join us in our latest episode as we break down the trends that have widened this wage gap, and explore how corporate culture, incentives, and economic policy have influenced the evolution of CEO compensation.

In this thought-provoking discussion, hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Ash Maher dive into key moments that shaped today’s corporate landscape, covering:

✨ Milton Friedman's Influence – How the shift to shareholder primacy redefined corporate responsibilities.

💰 Rise of Stock Options – How incentives drove short-term gains over long-term stability.

🌍 Deregulation & Globalization – The impact of free-market policies and the push for global competition.

💸 Dot-Com Boom & Celebrity CEOs – Exploring how venture capital and "unicorn" culture changed the game for CEO pay.

👥 Conscious Capitalism – What companies are doing now to balance purpose with profit, ensuring employees are fairly valued.

It's a deep dive into how our economic models have led us here and what could be done differently.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or just curious about the inner workings of corporate America, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧