Remove Golden Parachute Remove Innovation Remove Motivation
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Living the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

The characteristics listed above are the very traits that motivate ex-CEOs in their afterlife. He was 62, a golden parachute strapped to his back, but no hobbies or interests beyond business. In addition, they relish in their leadership role and the power that goes with it. Imagine how difficult it is to keep the ego in check.

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Stop Making CEO Pay a Political Issue

Harvard Business Review

A second motivation to lower pay is to reduce inequality. Thus, while the motivation to reduce inequality is sound, a focus on pay ratios may have similar unintended consequences – and could even increase inequality. However, attempts to curtail pay through regulation may backfire.

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