Pivot LIVE! From NYC it's Kara and Scott
Aug 21, 2019
Kara and Scott dive into the recent shifts in corporate missions, touching on the Business Roundtable's new focus on stakeholders. They blend humor with social commentary, reflecting on vacation stories and public transport absurdities. The conversation moves to the gig economy and the growing income gap, as well as the pressing need for accountability in big tech regulation. They examine the complex dynamics of modern politics and corporate governance while engaging the audience with playful banter and insights on future events.
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Shaming and Forgiveness in the Internet Age
- Internet shaming is amplified and iterative, making forgiveness and reintegration difficult.
- A study involving Reddit users showed that only those who self-reflected changed their behavior.
Google's Political Influence
- President Trump's claim about Google shifting millions of votes is based on a disputed report.
- Google's influence on elections is overstated; they primarily function as egalitarian platforms.
Business Roundtable's Pledge
- The Business Roundtable's pledge to stakeholder values is likely self-preservation due to rising income inequality.
- Despite this pledge, actions like Jamie Dimon's involvement with WeWork's IPO contradict the sentiment.