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‘If You Suffer, We Will Suffer’: The Open Secret Behind Warren Buffett’s 62-Year, 6,088,800% Berkshire Hathaway Success Story
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-28 20:01
Core Insights - Warren Buffett's commitment to aligning the interests of Berkshire Hathaway's management with those of its shareholders has been a fundamental reason for investor trust over the years [1][6] - In his 1994 letter, Buffett acknowledged that future returns would be more modest but emphasized that any gains or losses would be shared equally with shareholders [2][5] - Buffett's approach countered the trend of executive compensation in corporate America, which often favored short-term gains and insulated executives from long-term consequences [4] Compensation Structure - Buffett explicitly rejected compensation structures that would allow management to benefit disproportionately from positive outcomes while avoiding negative consequences [4] - This stance was particularly notable as it diverged from the increasing prevalence of performance bonuses and stock options in other public companies [4] Personal Investment Alignment - Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger ensured that their personal wealth was primarily invested in Berkshire shares, reinforcing their commitment to the company's performance [6] - This alignment meant that their financial well-being was directly tied to the success of Berkshire, further enhancing trust among shareholders [6]
Becoming The Benchmark | Asst. Prof. Dr. Vildan Esenyel | TEDxBAU Cyprus
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-25 15:55
My first time indeed I don't know if you have been before. This is the moment is the real moment. Silence you are at the center of the stage.All eyes are looking at you spotlight your heart is racing. Your hands are shaking. And you think I'm talking about TEDX.Maybe one day without noticing areping up stage of life right without noticing every day constantly we are going we are going to that meeting we are speaking up in the class. We are just smiling in the zoom meeting without even realizing. rept Nobody ...