How do leaders balance short-term demands with long-term success? In his latest Forbes article, Dev Patnaik explores the dangers of short-termism and the importance of listening to all stakeholders—not just shareholders.True leadership means acting decisively today while building for tomorrow. It’s about balancing performance and vision, ensuring customers, employees, and communities all have a seat at the table. Check out the full article to learn how future-focused leaders can avoid the trap of short-term thinking.
The pressure to deliver immediate results is real, but focusing too much on the now can make us blind to the needs of tomorrow. In my latest Forbes article, I reflect on cautionary tales of leaders who fall into the trap of short-termism—and the rare examples of those who are able to balance the now with the next. From Stellantis to Southwest Airlines, the cost of ignoring stakeholders beyond shareholders has never been clearer. When we over serve one group, we risk missing critical signals about the future. True leadership requires balancing immediate performance with long-term vision, listening to all stakeholders, and ensuring no one is left behind. https://lnkd.in/g7czyh-P