model that came out of a recent consulting conversation... I guess I'll never really stop thinking about sociopath dynamics even though I like to pretend I've moved on from the topic
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This is my attempt at simplest possible way to think of game between execs who are primarily solving for stock price to maximize their compensation, and ones who are invested in the mission of the company itself. Solid recent example is Boeing. Sacrifice lives and mission for $.
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I've seen versions of this state of play in multiple companies, and never figured out a way to crack it open 😕... people willing to actively destroy mission value for more $ have a nearly insurmountable strategic advantage, no matter how good you are at playing the game


