Invisible CEOs: Why not speak out?Which brings us to a related question: why are CEOs so invisible in our society? When we at the magazine invite CEOs to be speak out on an issue, we often hear answers like this, "I'm just going to let my numbers do the talking. The minute I come out and say anything, I become a target." The basic rule in the great American marketplace of ideas This article is about the concept. For the public radio show and podcast, see The Marketplace of Ideas (radio program). The "marketplace of ideas" is a rationale for freedom of expression based on an analogy to the economic concept of a free market. , however, is that if you don't talk, the other guys win. If you don't frame the debate, the other guys will. There are many dangerous under-currents in the public policy milieu mi·lieu n. pl. mi·lieus or mi·lieux 1. The totality of one's surroundings; an environment. 2. The social setting of a mental patient. milieu [Fr.] surroundings, environment. these days that need to be dispelled, including: all corporations and CEOs are not evil and greedy greed·y adj. greed·i·er, greed·i·est 1. Excessively desirous of acquiring or possessing, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves. 2. , and CEOs can do the right thing for lots of people. So we say to CEOs who are tired of getting bombarded on every front: Stand up and make your case. Explain how essential the role of CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. is to the functioning of the entire world economy. Explain the incredible complexity of what you do. And help get the public policy debate focused not so much on yesterday's issues, like governance, but on today's issues: How do we get growth and investment? Where will the new jobs come from? CEOs have the tools to shape the debate. We say it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to start. |
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