In this episode of Imagine What’s Next, Daniel Forrester welcomes Sarah Williamson, CEO at FCLTGlobal. Sarah leads the FCLTGlobal efforts at conducting innovative, practical research, engaging with their global membership, sharing their perspectives and research with constituents globally, and building a strong team. Together Sarah and Daniel explore the value of long-term thinking when developing powerful, lasting company strategies. Sarah addresses the pitfall of short-termism, the power of incentives, and what it truly means to have a long-term vision for a company that will benefit not only our current capital allocation efforts but our children’s children’s well-being as well.

Key Takeaways:

[:56] Sarah Williamson highlights the mission and counterculture efforts at FCLTGlobal.

[3:35] The scope of the FCLTGlobal membership and platform.

[6:03] Defining short-termism and its warning signs, symbols, and examples.

[10:00] Do companies have choices regarding their quarterly reporting behavior?

[15:53] Noteworthy distinctions between short- and long-term investors.

[19:45] A look inside the long-term thinking conversations that Sarah guides.

[23:28] The key role of incentives in supporting a long-term vision.

[27:10] Sarah highlights best practices in utilizing incentives.

[31:45] The role that CEOs play in driving a long-term agenda.

[35:28] Long-term thinking is the only way to approach ESG.

[40:06] Sarah shares her vision for the long-term future and outcomes at FTLCGlobal.

Daniel Forrester

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