Ceo Quote by Hillary Clinton
“I think there's a lot we could do that maybe would give a little more decision space to CEOs, to shareholders who want to hold for the long term, to investors who want to be part of the long term, that they would maybe have a little more room to withstand the pressure that is otherwise coming down on them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at World Economic Forum, Davos, 2015
She advocates giving CEOs and long‑term investors more flexibility to resist short‑term pressures.
In simple terms: Give leaders more freedom from immediate market demands.
Key Takeaway
Allow longer planning horizons.
Themes
leadership
finance
long‑term strategy
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
policy
advisory
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- investment decisions
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
corporate governance
shareholder rights
market pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can long‑term goals be protected without sacrificing transparency?
- What mechanisms ensure responsible use of extra decision space?
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May reduce accountability if not balanced with oversight.
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