Customer Quote by John T. Chambers
“We're very much focused on full shareholder-value return. We have to get our stock moving. But I won't do something in the short run that I don't feel is right for the long run. That, I've watched many CEOs do.”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes a focus on long-term shareholder value over short-term stock moves, criticizing CEOs who prioritize immediate gains over sustainable decisions.
In simple terms: Prioritize long-term value over short-term gains.
Key Takeaway
Align decisions with sustainable shareholder value.
Themes
business ethics
leadership
shareholder value
short-termism
long-term strategy
Mood
strategic
thoughtful
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- investor relations
- business strategy
Key Concepts
corporate governance
strategic planning
ethical leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How to resist short-term market pressures?
- What metrics best reflect long-term value?
A Different Perspective
Balancing short-term pressures with long-term goals is challenging.
![“We like our current shareholders and don't want to entice anyone to become one. It would help current shareholders to hear our CEOs [of the Berkshireoperating subsidiaries], but we promised them they could spend 100% of their time on their business. We place no impediments on them running their…” quote by Charlie Munger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a2/charlie-munger-458_activity_we-like-our-current-shareholders-and-don_1762758.jpg)
